This sampler of PDF files contains professional development material for you to consider as you begin your engineering career, along with technical-topic material which may apply to your project work.
Mean Temperature Difference in Design: ”Mean Temperature Difference in Design”, Bowman, R. A., A. C. Mueller, and W. M. Nagle, Transactions of the ASME, Vol. 62, pp. 283-294, 1940. This is the classic paper that presents the analytical relationships for the “Correction Factor” used for shell-and-tube and crossflow heat exchangers for modeling as a pure counterflow heat exchanger.
The Unwritten Laws of Engineering (1944): Check out this classic 40-page pamphlet. Written by an experienced engineer near the end of World War II. The document provides insightful guidance for a young, advancing engineer for working effectively with others in the workforce. I received this document on my graduation day in 1975 from Professor Hugh Miles. I wish I had read it more carefully when I received it, instead of when I was 65 years old. I have made lots of mistakes that the author warned against. Too bad I had “all the answers” when I graduated.
The Unwritten Laws of Engineering (2010): This is the updated version of the original Unwritten Laws document. Check out both documents and think about “why was the original document re-written?” There are some good answers for why the original document was revised, refreshed, and improved.
The Common Denominator of Success —the secret of success of every person who has ever been successful —“lies in the fact that they formed the habit of doing things that failures don’t like to do.” Although written from a “man-centric” viewpoint, this narrative is as timely and inspirational, as it was when it was first delivered in 1940. Though it was written for life insurance professionals, its message is equally well suited to anyone in the sales profession, or anyone in any field of endeavor who seeks success in their professional, personal or spiritual lives. You will need to overlook, and forgive, the 1940’s writing style, and reflect on the ideas and suggestions presented.
Double Interpolation Demo: Download this PDF file to visually see, step-by-step, how to perform a “double interpolation” when you have two independent variables and neither of them are specifically listed in a properties table.
Control Valve Sizing Tips: Very good guidance, and methods, for selecting a control valve size (diameter). The PDF document is by the Emerson Electric Company. Old-timers will recognize the “Fisher” control valves brand, which is now owned by Emerson, but the design guidance is generic, and well-explained.
Industrial Cylinder Dimensions: Handy 1-page reference for typical industrial cylinders, such as propane tanks, high pressure gas cylinders, acetylene cylinders.