[simpleaffiliate source="chitika" results="0"][/simpleaffiliate] What are bio-informatics, bio medical engineering and chemical engineering?
pls tell me about the eligilibity for da above cources.
Not sure what bio-informatics is. You could probably google that. But bio and chem engineering are going to be similar in the fact that they're both engineering disciplines. They will train you to think like an engineer and solve problems like an engineer. The bio or chem part will be more closely related to the job you might get when you graduate. Chem will deal with a lot of chemistry (obviously). you could prolly find something in the polymeric industry. Bio will be more biology and you can work for companys like bosten scientific testing or making medical supplies, devices, or even body parts.
Improve Workplace Comfort And Productivity With Stand Up Desks
There are many types of work desks available these days, and most of them have some unique feature or features that make them "different" or "better" than other models. But, perhaps the best and most versatile work desk of them all is the stand up desk.
Stand up work desks are becoming increasingly popular in the workplace, and for good reason. A stand up desk can be used at various heights throughout the workday to maximize user comfort and productivity. Stand up desks can be adjusted to different heights to accommodate sitting, standing, or—if you're completing lengthy paperwork, technical drawings, or a similar task—leaning. With height adjustable stand up work desks, employees won't have to just sit in one position all day like they do at standard desks. Stand up desks will allow them to move around more, relieving the stress placed on key muscles, particularly in the hip flexors and back. Reduced stress and improved mobility will reduce or, ideally, eliminate workers' chronic pain, leading to far fewer lost work hours and fewer worker's compensation claims.
Many people are now choosing to work longer days, sometimes as long as 10 to 12 hours at a time, and the flexibility of a stand up desk will help make those extra hours easier and more productive. And, because many stand up work desks offer easy manual, hand crank or electronic controls, changing heights multiple times throughout the day is a simple undertaking. There are a wide variety of different styles and configurations of stand up desks available, so it's quite easy to find the perfect fit for the needs of your employees, and yourself. No matter what the task, there's an adjustable height stand up work desk to meet its daily requirements.
Stand up desks will help you and your employees stay alert, comfortable, focused, and efficient. Adding their superb adaptability to the workplace will help avoid back strain, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, and many other workplace maladies. The improved health and productivity you'll experience throughout the workplace will make you wonder why you didn't make the switch to stand up work desks sooner.
The Fuel Pump in your car is usually the most important component in your car or some other type of internal combustion engined device. A lot of engines - like some older engines that go on motorcycles - are the type of engines that don't need a Fuel Pump .. at all. In most cases, carbureted engines use low pressure mechanical pumps that are typically mounted to outside of the actual fuel tank. Fuel Injected Engines a lot of the times use an electric Fuel Pump - this is mounted on the inside of the fuel tank.
Before everyone started getting crazy about Electronic Fuel Injection, most of the carbureted car engines used a mechanical Fuel Pump to transfer fuel from the actual Fuel Tank into the fuel blows of the installed carburetor. Mostly all of the mechanical fuel pumps are known as something called diaphragm pumps. These pumps are a type of positive displacement pump.
Diaphragm pumps have a pump chamber where the volume is either increased or decreased by the flexing of a diaphragm that just so happens to be .. flexible; it's most similar to the action of your typical piston pump. There's something called a check valve and it's located at both the inlet ports AND the outlet ports of the pump chamber. This is supposed to technically force the fuel to flow in one direction and one direction only.
The specific designs can vary often, but in the most common layout, these pumps are usually bolted onto either the engine block or the head. In addition, the engine's camshaft is made to have an extra eccentric lobe that's supposed to operate a lever on the pump either directly or by a pushrod.
The carburetor is normally supposed to contain a float bowl where the left over fuel is pumped. When the fuel in the float boat exceeds a specific level, or when it overflows, the inlet valve that's to the carburetor will close; this will prevent the Fuel Pump from pumping more fuel into the carburetor - like it should be doing. At this exact point, if there is any fuel left inside the pump chamber, that fuel becomes trapped. The diaphragm will then continue to let pressure flow to the diaphragm.
Since one side of the pump diaphragm has fuel that's under pressure and the other side of the diaphragm is connected to the crankcase of the engine, if the diaphragm ends up splitting - which is a common failure - it can eventually leak fuel into the crankcase.
To draw the fuel through the lines, the Fuel Pump needs to create negative pressure. Nevertheless, the low pressure that's between the pump and the fuel tank can eventually cause the fuel to vaporize in the supply line. This can end up with something called "fuel starvation" as the Fuel Pump causes the engine to stall - and I think that's the worst possible thing that can happen to you if you're just driving on the road - especially if you're a girl who really doesn't know a lot about broken down cars like me.
So to just sum up this whole thing, make sure that you take care of your Fuel Pump considering it's the most important part of your car. You've read about all of the things that can happen if you don't take care of it .. so just do you and your wallet a favor, take care of it .. unless you have the engine that doesn't need a fuel pump; make sure you take care of the other important parts of your car.
Envisioning the Open Road: Automotive Designers Creating the Cars of Today & Tomorrow
Envisioning the Open Road: Automotive Designers Creating the Cars of Today & Tomorrow
By Damian McKnight Designschools.com Contributing Writer
It can be argued that no design career is sexier than that of the Automotive Designer. Today's designers embody the styles and culture of today while contouring the style of tomorrow. They utilize product design principles and emerging technology to create commercial, yet innovative, designs for new automobiles, motorcycles, trucks, buses, coaches, and vans. Often working in tandom with a large team of engineers, designers work to ensure that their concepts are appealing to consumers, can actually lead to functioning automobiles, and are environmentally friendly and affordable. Not to mention.....sexy.
History
In the United States, automotive design reached a critical juncture in 1924 when the American national automobile market began reaching saturation. To maintain sales, General Motors pioneer Alfred P. Sloan Jr. suggested annual model-year design changes in the hope that car owners would want to buy a new replacement each year. His strategy succeeded and was later adapted by rest of the industry.
The most celebrated American auto designer is probably Harley Earl,who brought the tailfin and other aeronautical design references to auto design in the 1950s. Earl is joined among legendary auto designers by Gordon Buehrig, responsible for the Auburn 851 and iconic Cord 810 and 812. Another notable designer who had a markedly different style was Chrysler group's designer Virgil Exner, an early pioneer of Cab forward (a.k.a.Forward look) design in mid-1950s. Exner is also credited with introducing the pointed tail fins in the 1956 Plymouth Belvedere later adapted by all other Detroit studios.
The Work
The tasks of a car design team are usually split into three main aspects: exterior design, interior design, and color and trim design. Graphic design is also an important aspect of automotive design; this is generally shared amongst the design team as the lead designer sees fit. Design focuses not only on the isolated outer shape of automobile parts, but concentrates on the combination of form and function, starting from the vehicle package. Here is a breakdown of the design elements:
Exterior Design: The stylist responsible for the design of the exterior of the vehicle is the one who develops the proportions, shape, and surfaces of the vehicle. Exterior design is first done by a series of digital or manual drawings, and clay (industrial plasticine) models are developed from those drawings. 3 and 5 CNC Milling Machines are utilized in creating the clay model of the final design.Even in modern times with 3d software and virtual models on powerwalls, the clay model is still the most important tool in evaluating the design of a car and therefore used throughout the industry. The data from these models are then used to create a further mockups of the final design.
Interior Design: The stylist responsible for the interior design of the vehicle develops the proportions, shape, placement, and surfaces for the instrument panel, seats, door trim panels, headliner, pillar trims, etc. With the interior, the emphasis is on ergonomics and the ultimate comfort of the passengers. The design process with the interior design of the car is the same as with exterior design (sketch, digital model and clay model).The aesthetic value of the interior will need to correspond to ergonomic functionality and utility features as well. In particular, vehicular electronic components and parts will give more challenges to automotive designers who are required to update designs based on the latest information and knowledge associated with emerging vehicular gadgetry, particularly dashtop mobile devices, like GPS navigation, satellite radio, HD radio, mobile TV, MP3 players, video playback and smartphone interfaces.
Color and Trim Design: The color and trim (or color and materials) designer is responsible for the research, design, and development of all interior and exterior colors and materials used on a vehicle. These include paints, plastics, fabric designs, leather, grains, carpet, headliner, wood trim, and so on. Designers work closely with the exterior and interior designers and draw inspiration from other design disciplines such as: industrial design, fashion, home furnishing, architecture and sometimes product design.
Graphic Design: The design team also develop graphics for items such as: badges, decals, dials, switches, kick or tread strips, liveries.
Concept sketching
Clay modeling
Class A surfaces
Scale model creation
Prototype development
Computer-aided design
Computer modeling
Powertrain engineering
Manufacturing process design
The Development Process
Includes the following steps:
Education
Automotive design is practiced by designers who have art backgrounds and degrees in industrial design or transportation design. Careers related to Auto Design include product design, automotive engineering, and electrical engineering. Successful designers need to be creative and should have strong math, drawing, and science skills. They must also have strong skills in computer-aided draftingand communication.
Since Automotive Design is a very competitive field, a high level of academic achievement is beneficial when looking for an entry-level job. Courses such as industrial design, electrical engineering, mathematics, environmental science and computer-aided drafting are often required for designers looking to break into the industry. An automotive engineering degree program can provide simulation training and hands-on experience in the field. An internship or work study program is often a necessary component of many automotive engineering colleges, and this can provide immediate job placement after graduation.
The following schools of higher education are recommended:
Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA The Art Institutes College for Creative Studies Detroit, MI Humber College Toronto, Canada Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI Pratt Institute New York, NY Savannah College of Art and Design Atlanta, GA University of Cincinnati - School of Design Cincinnati, OH
Outlook
Despite the stagnant growth of the automotive manufacturing industry, careers in automotive design is still projected to grow as fast as the average for all occupations through 2014. There is still a high demand for skilled engineers who specialize in technology and computer-aided processes and a focus on an increasing fuel-efficient economy offer valuable opportunities for a successful automotive engineering career.
The National Association of Colleges and Employers reports that starting offers averaged $48,585 for those with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. However, salaries for car designers varies greatly depending on experience, employer and location.
Article also available at http://www.designschools.com/careers-jobs/automotive-designer.html
About the Author
Damian McKnight is a contributing writer to Designschools.com
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