Why (and when) did cars switch from generators to alternators?

The switch from generators to alternators was a watershed moment in automotive technology. But why -- and when -- did this ...
C&EN

Numerical Calculation of Apparent Contact Angles on the Hierarchical Surface with Array Microstructures by Wire Electrical Discharge Machining

School of Mechatronics Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001 Heilongjiang, China Key Laboratory of Micro-systems and Micro-structures Manufacturing of Ministry of Education, ...
IEEE

A methodology for determining water saturation limits and moisture equilibrium diagrams of alternative insulation systems

Abstract: In recent years one can observe a higher interest in alternative dielectric materials for power transformers. These are for example natural and synthetic esters or aramid fiber based solid ...
IEEE

Automatic Digitization of Engineering Diagrams using Deep Learning and Graph Search

Abstract: A Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) is a type of engineering diagram that uses symbols, text, and lines to represent the components and flow of an industrial process. Although used ...