All You Should Know About Engineering

By Fred Hollywood


Engineering is a discipline which deals with the acquisition and application of technical, scientific as well as mathematical knowledge. This knowledge is used to implement machines, systems and structures to realize a specified and desired objective. This is a wide ranging discipline which has been broken down into many branches.

Mechanical engineers deal with the design, development and manufacture of machines. These will include various turbines, engines, aircraft, ships, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems. They will also become involved in building services, manufacturing processes and industrial plants.

The work of chemical engineers involves using raw materials with the ultimate purpose of changing it into a selection of products. They get involved in the design and effectual operation of plant and equipment in order to achieve chemical interactions. They also get involved in developing resolutions to various environmental concerns like pollution control and resolution.

Civil engineers mainly focus on the design, manufacture and maintenance of public works. This branch focuses on transportation works, airports and train stations. They are required to design safe structures like bridges, tunnels and freeway interchanges and ensure that these structures will endure through many years of use.

Electrical engineers deal with the design, the development and the maintenance of electrical systems and its components. They normally design as well as manufacture equipment to be used in a variety of sectors. This includes the manufacturing sector, building sector as well as the production and the distribution of electricity. Their involvement will take place from conception and origination of the project, all the way through to the implementation, testing and the final delivery of the system. Their involvement will often be included in the maintenance of various projects.

The roles of automotive engineers include those of auto technicians, auto designers and auto development specialists. They will get involved in the conception and manufacturing of auto engines and all the technical facets thereof. It is their responsibility to test automotive engines prior to them being made available to the consumer market.




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