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Ballastless Railway Track: A Smooth Ride Ahead?

Civil Engineer, Thomas Leyland, discusses the history, development and future of ballastless or slab railway track and covers where and why it is used, recent increases in its use, and the potential results of this.

Steam Turbines

Steam turbines are among the most critical components in many forms of power generation. They convert the energy contained in steam (produced by burning fuels, nuclear reactions, geothermal sources, or solar thermal plants) into mechanical energy.

Chemical Hazards

In this presentation, Dr Ben Barron discusses some of the inherent chemical hazards found in chemistry laboratories and processing areas, applicable to both academic and industrial settings.