Sentences with phrase «when mechanical systems»

No one can predict when mechanical systems or appliances will fail, but you can be better prepared when they do.

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Back then, most researchers were working on making supramolecular systems that were able to perform either linear or rotational motions — «but Jean - Marie said, when I arrived in the lab, «You know, the most important mechanical motion in the world is the coiling motion of the proteins in the biological world,»» Barboiu recalls.

Now that the researchers have shown that, up to and around when stress is applied, all these systems look the same, the next step of the effort is co-led by Durian and Paulo Arratia, professor of mechanical engineering and applied mechanics in the School of Engineering and Applied Science.

Meanwhile, new technologies allow engineers to dream beyond designing glorified mechanical arms: So - called «swarm bots» work together like army ants to move relatively heavy objects; a fire hose — cum - snake robot can slither across the floor before putting out a blaze; and Nissan is developing an avoidance system to prevent car crashes based on bees — which use their compound eyes to see nearly all the way around themselves while buzzing about, changing direction when they sense something in their path.

I noticed this problem three years ago, when I was at a synthetic biology company where I built some of these microfluidic systems and mechanical machines that interact with them.

The carbon nanotube bundles, when integrated into a system, act as a reinforcement, providing enhanced mechanical properties.

Your nervous system can respond to mechanical stimulation, so when you're doing, say, the warrior pose and breathing deep, you're rousing your vagus nerve which sends signals to your heart to optimize the spacing between your heart beat or the heart rate variability which is cool.

Due to the absence of transfer cases and mechanical differential locks, in extreme conditions it's up to the traction control, ABS, and ESP systems to help achieve optimum stability when grip starts to slip.

For me, it started when we went to electronic instead of mechanical fuel systems.

The bulbs are controlled by mechanical relays, so there is no connection to the rest of the system when the relay is off.

Electrified powertrains add another option when it comes to AWD systems, namely the ability to use an electric motor to power a set of wheels with two axles in tandem without any mechanical connection to the other set.

However, other mechanical systems that are monitored can also contribute to the problem If the car is slow to accelerate and seems to stumble when you drive, that's more indicative of a dirty mass air flow sensor or clogged fuel injectors.

The noise cancellation system does a nice job of filtering out excess racket from the mechanical parts and systems, and we enjoyed the brief moments of pure silence when the car came to a stop and both engines would shut down, saving fuel and patiently waiting for us to lift our foot off the brake pedal as a signal to get things moving again.

Auto LSD is an electronic, brake actuated system that functions like a mechanical limited slip differential when activated a low speeds.

Be sure to keep in mind that the three electric motors in the hybrid powertrain are supposed to conserve fuel under normal driving conditions, therefore, the sensitive hybrid system is likely to experience a mechanical overload when it's forced to provide explosive horsepower and torque output.

The Carrera Coupe and Cabriolet and Carrera S Coupe and Cabriolet versions of the 2012 Porsche 911 bring forth numerous efficiency - focused technologies: a new electro - mechanical steering system that runs only when power boost is needed, an auto stop / start system that shuts off the engine at stoplights, a «sail» feature that allows the engine to idle when coasting downhill, and the first 7 - speed manual transmission used in a passenger car.

Now known as the AMV8, the car retained the Bosch mechanical fuel injection system until August 1973, when four twin choke Weber carburettors were fitted, together with updates to the interior trim, a bigger bonnet bulge to clear the carburettor air box and a re-designed fuel tank to allow more luggage space.

The basic OnStar service notification is a great reminder when specific mechanical preventive maintenance is scheduled to be performed as well as checks current system status, all sent to my email.

Its wet - clutch system uses both a mechanical and electric oil pump, and the lowest viscosity oil of any manufacturer to cool the clutch, the electric pump supplementing the mechanical system only when the clutch is under load.

The 2.0 - litre has a conventional mechanical all - wheel drive system that's able to decouple the rear axle (when fitted with an automatic transmission), while the hybrid version powers the rear wheels using an electric motor.

When it comes to convenience, the new A8 impresses with its electrical fold - in exterior mirrors, the versatile and electrically adjustable front seats, the two - zone automatic air conditioning system, the electrical adjustment of the steering column with easy exit function, the ambient lighting, the electro - mechanical parking brake and the start - stop button.

Hudson automobiles used an unusual hybrid hydraulic - mechanical dual - brake system which operated the rear brakes through the otherwise conventional mechanical parking brake system when a failure of the hydraulic system allowed the pedal to travel beyond its normal limit.

Manual transmission models came with a mechanical «Continuous AWD» system which was normally 50/50 front / rear, and relied on limited slip differentials to redirect power front to rear, rear to front, and from one rear wheel to the other (when fitted with a rear limited slip differential).

The new quattro system uses an electro - mechanically operated multi-plate clutch and rear gear set that combine to eliminate mechanical drag by completely cutting drive to the rear differential, and with it the rear wheels, when the driver only requires front - wheel drive.

Contrary to conventional mechanical / hydraulic systems, steering assistance is provided in this case by an electric motor activated only when assistance is necessary or desired by the driver.

Thanks to the integration of the dynamic control systems, the active aerodynamics and mechanical set - up, the response time to steering wheel inputs when turning into a corner is 30 per cent faster and lateral acceleration in corners increases by 20 per cent.

On non-hybrid models, all - wheel drive adds cold - weather confidence thanks to a true mechanical torque vectoring system that can shuffle 100 percent of power left to right, or up to 70 percent of power to rear wheels when needed.

A careful active investor could more safely now contemplate no more than a small allocation to a mechanical system with a moving average (e. g., a 150 - day mean would have worked, but with 0 days» margin of error when the price dropped below the MA before the closing bell on Feb 5) or use more sophisticated volatility signals to be in or out of SVXY (perhaps giving some extra days» warning to get out).

Trend - following mechanical systems hopefully get traders in strong directional moves, and signals typically form when the trend has already begun.

Mobile homes and manufactured homes utilizes many of the same features and mechanical systems when it comes to heating and cooling a traditionally built single...

When I wrote My 2018 Trading Resolution to create a mechanical trading system from scratch, I was expecting to spend at least six months tinkering with the system before I can come up with a prototype that promises to be profitable.

When new traders first enter the Forex market, they often have the belief that all you need to do is pick up a mechanical system and follow it like a robot in order to profit long - term.

Mechanical system traders are pure Boolean logic as their entries, exits, watch list, and position sizing are predetermined and then executed when the signals occur.

I don't believe in rigid and Forex trading systems that force a trader to trade in a mechanical fashion or when it gives them an automatic signal.

No negative pressures when we locate duct work and mechanical systems in the attic.

Building science, along with mechanical system design, is highly important for museums, and sometimes overlooked when decisions are made in museum design.

Mechanical engineers — all call themselves green — all claim to do green design but when push comes to shove few of them want to do the additional work necessary to design a mechanical system matched to a high performance enclosure — they want their money for nothing and their chicksMechanical engineers — all call themselves green — all claim to do green design but when push comes to shove few of them want to do the additional work necessary to design a mechanical system matched to a high performance enclosure — they want their money for nothing and their chicksmechanical system matched to a high performance enclosure — they want their money for nothing and their chicks for free.

You see my problem is that in classical thermodynamics a system is described as being at thermodynamic equilibrium when it is in thermal equilibrium, mechanical equilibrium, radiative equilibrium, and chemical equilibrium.

One of the things that happens when you learn building science and HVAC design principles is that you can no longer go into any building without looking at the building envelope and mechanical systems.

The word cyborg was invented when we started to imagine giving people super-human capabilities by integrating mechanical or electrical equipment into biological systems.

However, it certainly beats using just a mechanical drive and no SSD, something we don't recommend when buying a new system.

You will be assigned a wide range of activities on site Processing machinery and equipment is varied so previous experience in a similar role is required 3 Phase knowledge is ideal in order to maintain the clients» industrial machinery Ability to read drawings is important as well as experience of testing systems / machinery utilising the correct test equipment Previous experience of wiring and electrical panel building is also highly desirable as well as an understanding of Programmable logic controllers (PLC) A good understanding of mechanical drive systems, both fluid and pneumatic would be ideal as well as good fault - finding ability and any gas cutting or welding experience Maintenance Engineer (Electrical bias) The Person Specification: Appropriate qualifications or a time served apprenticeship is ideal Previous experience maintaining heavy or industrial machinery is desirable Must be safety conscious Need to be organised and motivated as well as being able to work to deadlines and be prepared to adapt according to business priorities Strong communication skills are essential so can work with team members and also assist customers and suppliers when necessary Maintenance Engineer (Electrical bias)

Working as a Maintenance Engineer, your duties and responsibilities will include the following: • Install new automated plant equipment • Carry out electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic repair and service of all machine tools and plant • Conduct fault diagnosis / breakdown repairs on automated equipment • Respond to requests and to carry out work as and when required • Repair parts for reuse as required To be successful in this role, you must be able to demonstrate the following: • Previous experience in a similar role with a recognised apprenticeship • Excellent knowledge and experience of CNC machinery along with sound knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, clamping systems, mechanical handling, automated track and robot repairs and servicing • PM and TPM experience • Be analytically minded, with excellent problem solving skills • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills This position is based in Coventry and is easily accessible from Rugby, Leamington Spa, Warwick and Birmingham.

The use of the SPIS engenders significantly more importance re older properties, and then again, with rural properties, and even more so with older rural properties (wells, septic systems etc.), and then most importantly, with all of the above in hand, when insult is added to injury, with incompetent homeowner tampered - with jury - rigging / additions to whatever re: basements, garages, electro - mechanical systems etc., not to mention hidden building by - law infractions of a health endangering category.

Bill Kosik, managing principal at the Chicago - based mechanical engineering firm EYP Mission Critical Facilities, estimates that information and operating control systems account for 3 % to 5 % of construction costs on a new building, a far cry from the days when control systems were just a few gauges in the basement.

When a problem occurs with a covered appliance or mechanical system such as an air conditioning unit or furnace, a service technician repairs or replaces it.