Friday, January 30, 2009

An Inconvenient Truth

What are existing or possible roles of environmental and special interest groups in contributing to or solving global warming?

Global warming is a global problem not local problem. The only way to solve this problem is to lower down the carbon dioxide (CO2) level in the atmosphere. According to the reliable data, the amount of CO2 level is increasing significantly for the past few years. This is the major deal for all human kinds in this world.

The earth atmosphere is covered with thin vulnerable ozone layer. The term global warming occurs when the sun radiation comes in and warms the earth, most of them trap inside the earth due to green house gases. In the past, scientists foresee the danger of green house effect and warned the possibilities of outcomes, but people fail to react on those warnings. It is human nature to take time to response. As the result, there were a lot of Hurricanes, cyclones, typhoons hit and cost billion dollars damages. Floods, drought and forest fire are also occurring around the world. Human activities this will lead to significant climate change to this century.

There are several factors that environmental and special interest groups can make the best of it before the nature is going crazy. First and foremost, coal consumption should be controlled. It is not an easy job but perusing the governments will be more effective. To make the world better place, fuel efficiency has to be reserved by switching to alternative energy sources (bio-fuel, solar, nuclear, wind turbines). New technologies can replace gasoline vehicles to renewable power or electric vehicles. On the other hand, electric cars are quieter and cleaner to operate. This is a duty of environmental interest groups to pursue the follow citizens by switching alternative energy used machines. For long term effect, the world population has to be controlled. Human population is increasing rapidly for the past few years. As for the result, foods, water and natural resources are in high demand.

New strategies to be developed to reduce harmful effects. Nowadays, people are more and more aware of environmental friendly houses. A good engineer will design houses with energy efficient windows and install compact fluorescent light bulbs. On the contrary, it is a responsibility for a good citizen to reduce garbage by recycling or buy products form, companies that are trying to reduce their impact on climate.

In conclusion, this is time to speak up about the global warming and wake up everyone to take part in this event. The only chance to secure the future is doing the right things and move forward. Appropriate actions need to be taken urgently.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

e-Portfolio (1)

The Expanding World of Engineers

The word “Engineer” is essential for all nations. As for engineers, they do not only build buildings or design tools; also take part in health care researches and other important sectors such as security management in banking. Trained to apply principles of science and mathematics, engineers employ technical solutions to economic problems. They have duties to fulfil societal and consumer needs. The bridge between scientific discoveries and commercial applications are engineers’ responsibility.

In today’s world, the fields of engineering are expanding. There are several factors to take consideration before developing new products. Many engineers face all kind of difficulties during developing new technologies. For example, when the engineers design and build a generator, they precisely specify the functional requirements. This is called the brain storming stage. A good engineer will clarify all the requirements during the storming stage. Make sure that all the requisites are listed out before going for next stage. The finalize design should satisfy the design’s overall effectiveness, cost, reliability, and safety. Finally, the perfect generators are ready to use and it will meet consumer needs.

In additional to design, engineers carry out testing and problem solving. They supervise for the whole production as well as determine the causes of failure. One of the most important steps in manufacturing is maintain quality of the products. They also need to manage the time and cost of their projects.. Engineers are responsible for the whole projects.

In conclusion, engineers should be creative, innovative and detail oriented. They also have abilities to associate with teams and able to express their belief. Communication ability is one of the key factors in engineering. Engineers should master in oral as well as in writing. It is true to say that “an engineer’s training helps to systematically analyze complex information and apply a holistic (systematic) approach in designing solutions”.

Monday, January 19, 2009

My very first blog!!!!

Hello everyone! Thank you so much for visiting my very frist blog. Do visit to my blog again, until then, see ya!!!!

With love,
AK