Engineering Matters

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#279 Intersection, Identity, and Engineering
June 13, 2024

The concept of intersection has given society a new way to understand identity. It has profound implications for how we understand ourselves and others in our workplaces. For engineers, it can inform

#278 Engineering Matters Awards: Innovation Gold Champion Seratech’s Carbon Capture Concrete
June 06, 2024

Around the world, 8% of CO2 emissions come from the production of concrete, and 90% of those emissions come from the production of cement. This episode highlights the groundbreaking work of Engineerin

#277 The Race to Net Zero – Innovation at Pace
May 30, 2024

The race to hit Net Zero targets will require an unprecedented surge in innovation. As Dame Laura Sandys, CBE, explains, energy systems will be reshaped, with a few hundred players in the market repla

#276 A Deep Understanding of the Ground Beneath Our Feet
May 23, 2024

Cone Penetration Testing is a conceptually simple technology first developed in the Netherlands almost a century ago, but is still a critical component in the geotechnical toolkit. Now far more accura

#275 Serving Countries to Serving Communities
May 16, 2024

For any military operation the objectives of the mission are absolutely paramount. Failure is not an option. The team is motivated to achieve a common goal, often working under extreme pressure, pulli

#274 Seeing the Future of a City
May 09, 2024

Dar es Salaam is one of the worlds fastest growing cities. In the 1970s, it was home to less than one million people. Today, it has a population of more than five million people, and by 2035 it is pr

#273 The Core Technologies of a New Power System
May 02, 2024

In this episode, we delve into the dynamic world of Power Electronics, Machines, and Drives (PEMD), exploring its pivotal role in shaping the future of energy systems and sustainability efforts. PEMD

#272 Designing Dinorwig: Inside Electric Mountain
April 25, 2024

In late 1973 the UKs Central Electricity Generating Board gained parliamentary approval to build the largest and most difficult pumped storage hydroelectric power station in its history. It was the l

#271 Pumped Storage: Australia tackles Intermittency
April 18, 2024

On the receiving end of among of the worst natural disasters in modern history, while being blessed with some of the most abundant natural resource reserves, and a developed economy, Australia sits in

#270 A Blueprint for Low Carbon Roads
April 11, 2024

In the UK, over a quarter of a million kilometers of road have been laid. From motorways and A-roads to small country lanes, every kilometer of construction comes with a big carbon cost, emitting up t

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