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Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Prof. K. H. Grote, Ph.D. Tell us about your work---what do you do? I teach mechanical engineering students at a major university and conduct…

Computer Systems Engineer

Anonymous Tell us about your work---what do you do? I am in computer systems engineering and I manage an engineering and distribution business…

Brewer's: Donkey Engine

(A). A small engine of from two to four horse-power. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894DonyDonkey A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U…

Brewer's: Steeple-engine

A form of marine engine common on American river-boats. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Steeple-JackSteenie A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q…

Evans, Oliver

(Encyclopedia) Evans, Oliver, 1755–1819, American inventor, b. near Newport, Del. He joined his brothers in a flour-milling business in Wilmington, and after studying similar earlier devices, he…

2000 Intel Science Talent Search Top Ten Winners

First Place: $50,000 scholarship, Natalia Toro, 14, Fairview High School, Boulder, Colo., for her physics project “Independent Analysis of Evidence for nu_mu <—> nu_tau Oscillations in…

fuel injection

(Encyclopedia) fuel injection, system in an internal-combustion engine that delivers fuel or a fuel-air mixture to the cylinders by means of pressure from a pump. It was originally used in diesel…

Searching and Browsing Infoplease

Search Simple Search To search, simply type the words you want to look up in the search box above and click the "Search" button. This will search all of the Infoplease Almanacs®, plus the…

steam engine

(Encyclopedia) CE5 Steam engine steam engine, machine for converting heat energy into mechanical energy using steam as a medium, or working fluid. When water is converted into steam it expands,…