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Ethics in Engineering – The Element of Trust
Trust is the unseen ‘glue’ that binds together our social order. Trust is a vital element in relationships, in families, in sports, in business, in government and world affairs, or in virtually any facet of society where people interact and work together. Business and Economics The business workplace with all its various channels of communication […]
Ethics and the Engineer in Practice – Part 2
In Part 1, I presented a series of real-world ethical situations that an engineer might be faced with. In this Part 2, I discuss the general categories of morals, ethics, professional rules, and business codes of conduct. As guidance, I pose a list of questions to help guide the engineer in making ethical decisions. And […]
Ethics and the Engineer in Practice – Part 1
If you are a registered Professional Engineer (PE) in at least one of the 50 U.S. states, you have consented to abide by rules of ethical conduct in engineering practice. The same holds true for professional engineering organizations internationally. If you are employed by a medium-to-large size company or corporation, there is a good chance […]
An Engineer’s View of the Two Horse Brand
Decades back I recall our pump company dress code was relaxed for a weekly “Casual Friday.” I estimate this dress code accommodation occurred in the late 1980’s or early 1990’s time frame. However, denim jeans were specifically excluded. The overly casual appearance of denim jeans would not be appropriate in view of business visitors showing […]
The Differences Between Centrifugal Pumps and Compressors
Centrifugal pumps and compressors are both rotating equipment devices. Each is a machine that imparts kinetic energy to the fluid to create pressure and move liquids, gases, and other process materials. So what are the differences between pumps and compressors? The main differences are intimately connected with the properties of the process fluid medium being […]