Technology
On the Importance of Good User Interface Design by V. Berba Velasco Jr.
It seems obvious, but it?s often ignored. A good user interface design can spell the difference between acceptance of a software product and its failure in the marketplace. If the end-users find the software to be too cumbersome or difficult to understand, then an otherwise excellent product could be doomed to failure. The developer?s goal should be to make the software as professional-look ... continue
Splitting the Heat and the Noise by Thomas Yoon
The most common air conditioning units we see nowadays is the
air-cooled split unit. It used to be the window unit many years
ago. I guess it must be quietness of the split units that won the
hearts of the users.
In any air conditioning unit, there must be a process for absorbing
heat from the indoors and discharging it to the outdoors. For
air-cooled units, the ... continue
How Big Buildings Circulate Air? by Thomas Yoon
How do big shopping complexes, offices and commercial
buildings cool their indoor space?
For big buildings, we need big cooling capacities. Central
air-conditioning systems using chillers are used. Chilled
water is the most convenient way to collect the heat from
the indoor spaces. We just need pipes. Miles and miles of
them.
Chilled water from the chille ... continue
What`s so Special about Air-Conditioning Compressors? by Thomas Yoon
What`s the difference between an air-conditioning compressor and
an air compressor?
Obvious question? Or is there more to it than the different kind
of gas that the compressor handles?
Of course the refrigerant gas has something to do with the design
of the air-conditioning compressor. For one thing, the refrigerant
gas has a unique property of being a liquid ... continue
Belts that Squeeze by Thomas Yoon
Belts have many uses in the running of equipment. The most Note - Godel`s Theorems Downloadable Ring tones - The Latest Trend The Future Is Flexible A steam boiler is a pressure vessel with a difference. The vessel Boiler inspections are necessary in order to find out the A boiler that has been running for a long time is sure to Cost of compliance with new FSA regulations can now be reduced Industrial Processes usually produces a lot of heat. Air-conditioning also removes heat from the indoor areas through heat exchangers. Cooling towers are used to cool down hot condenser water taken ? 2004, John Calder In this issue, we will focus on a much simpler way of sealing Centrifugal chillers are used for cooling large buildings in ? 2004, John Calder ? 2004, John Calder
common belts are used to transmit power from a prime mover
(usually a motor) to another rotating machine.
Have you heard of belts used for removing water from sludge?
Yes, there is a type of equipment used in wastewater
treatment that uses belts to remove water from sludge.
It`s called a belt press.
Buying A Cell Phone ? Making Smart Choices by Lillian Fuller
Whether you?re buying your first cell phone, upgrading to a newer one or contemplating a new cell phone plan, it?s a good idea to thoroughly research your purchase. There are a multitude of companies, cell phone plans and rates available. You can pick from family plans, prepaid time cards, and plans tailored to your specific needs. The list, like the beat, goes on. The purpose of t ... continue
The Fourth Law of Robotics - Part II by Sam Vaknin
The work of an important, though eccentric, Czech-Austrian mathematical logician, Kurt G?del (1906-1978) dealt with the completeness and consistency of logical systems. A passing acquaintance with his two theorems would have saved the architect a lot of time.
G?del`s First Incompleteness Theorem states that every consistent axiomatic logical system, suf ... continue
Ringtones Explained - Monophonic, Polyphonic or Whatever Phonic Rings Your Bell by Lillian Fuller
What can you say about ring tones? NOTHING?except that cell phones capable of downloading ringtones are the newest ?must have? item today! One of the fastest growing features today is ringtones, especially downloadable ones! There are other downloadable items available on the Internet too like Java Games. Various wallpapers and scree ... continue
Cell Phone Plans ? Choices Abound! by Lillian Fuller
Gone are the days when the only way you could afford a cell phone was to buy into a lengthy cell phone plan. In those early days, a cell phone plan included a seemingly ironclad contract that lasted a minimum of three years. There simply were no choices. If you wanted a cell phone you had to buy the phone and commit to being tied to a contract; like it ... continue
What to Look for Inside your Steam Boiler? by Thomas Yoon
is subjected to heat stress of expansion and contraction, internal
and external corrosion, as well as intense heating on some of its
surfaces.
If we are not careful, the steam pressure can rise up very high,
and it can become a potential bomb!
Because of this, steam boilers have to be built to c ... continue
Steaming Manhole by Thomas Yoon
effectiveness of the boiler water chemical treatment. It
is also useful to detect any faults or potential weakness
in the steel structures, plates and shells so that accidents
can be avoided.
However, even entering the boiler for inspection can be a
safety hazard if you are not careful!
Firstly, the heat ... continue
Blow Away Your Soot! by Thomas Yoon
have soot deposits on its tubes and furnace.
This is especially prominent in boilers using heavy fuel oil
for burning. Although the fuel will be heated and filtered
before combustion, it still contains a lot of impurities. The
by-products of combustion as well as imperfect combustion
cause the soot to form ... continue
CleverDocs for IFAs - Compliance, Relationship and Document Management system specifically for Independent Financial Advisors by Sarah Seddon
The additional cost of compliance with the new FSA (Financial Services Authority) regulations for insurers can now be contained thanks to Accounting Products (www.accountingproducts.co.uk) enhanced customer relationship/document management software CleverDocs for IFAs.
Accounting Products document management syste ... continue
Cooling Towers - the Industrial Workhorses by Thomas Yoon
Where does all the heat go?
All these heat has to be removed. If you are not near the sea, you have to use cooling towers to cool down your warm water.
Cooling towers make use of air currents to cool warm water. However, a basic rule ha ... continue
Vital Chemicals for Cooling Towers by Thomas Yoon
from chillers of air conditioning systems. The cooling effect
of cooling towers are attributed to the evaporation of the
water when it is blown through by air from the fans.
After some time of circulating through the cooling towers, the
water becomes more and more concentrated with the dissolved
salts ... continue
Google Alerts Gets Going by John Calder
http://www.TheEzine.net
Do a search on Google today, and you may see an offer to `...Get the latest web results on (your search) emailed to you with Google Web Alerts.` Marketers should be quick to realize this can be a useful way to monitor your own business, your competitors, your markets, and search results for your keywords.
You can set up a Google ... continue
Simple Sealing Solution for Pump Shafts by Thomas Yoon
a rotating shaft of a pump. It`s by using gland packing. This
method of sealing has been in use for a very long time, and is
still being used today.
There are advantages and disadvantages in using them.
Perhaps the first and foremost reason for replacing them with
mechanical seals is because of the ... continue
Simple But Powerful Centrifugal Chillers by Thomas Yoon
a centralized air conditioning system. There are other types
of chillers using screw compressors and reciprocating
compressors. These are usually smaller in size. Today`s topic
is about centrifugal chillers - the ultimate choice for any
air conditioning installations higher than 500 RT
(refrigeration tons) ... continue
Google Wants a Place on Your Desktop by John Calder
http://www.TheEzine.net
Some time ago, Microsoft announced that desktop based search was going to be integrated into future releases of their Windows operating system.
Knowing this, search-engine mover & shaker Google has released a beta version of their Google Desktop Search software. It`s available for download now, and with it, you will be able to se ... continue
Do Your Customers Want a Custom Toolbar? by John Calder
http://www.TheEzine.net
Today`s surfers aren`t always too comfortable installing software on their computers. Especially free software that they don`t necessarily understand. With all the horror stories of viruses, spyware, and adware that make the front page these days, it`s no wonder.
So is there any way an Internet marketer can introduce a custom too ... continue
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