Rock Solid Power in Utah
The University of Utah has a $200 million grant from the US Department of Energy to develop a relatively new type of geothermal energy. The Utah FORGE (Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy) project has drilled two pipes about 1 mile (1.6 km) into the earth and then at a diagonal to about 8,500 […]
Artificial Intelligence May be Smart, but it’s Thirsty Too
Everyone is hearing about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it is revolutionizing many science fields or how it may come for our jobs in the near future. Well, another issue that needs to be discussed is freshwater use. GPT-3 (the predecessor to ChatCPT) required 700,000 liters (185,000 gallons) of water to properly train before use. […]
FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – “Seemed Tailor-Made for Me”
“I took the Mechanical TFS CBT exam and I received a passing result. When I learned that my current career may have hit a roadblock and I needed to do something about it, I wasn’t sure where to start. I reached out to a coworker who is a former DTC student. He referred me to […]
Origami: Not Just About Paper Cranes
A recent ASME SmartBrief article highlights the potential of using origami principles in engineering design. The article discusses how origami, of which I am an avid “folder”, is not just for making paper cranes and such, though I’ve made my share of these magnificent birds. I was attracted to the article not only because it […]
DTC Is Exactly What You Need to Pass the PE
We know you’re crazy busy juggling work and family AND your PE Exam preparation. That’s why all DTC courses are tailor-made to give you maximum flexibility to fit your review into your already hectic schedule, giving you just what you need to pass. It’s not only the best prep for the Mechanical PE Exams, it’s […]
PV Powered Underground HVAC System
Scientists at the Central University of Jharkhand in India have modeled a system that would be useful for the many people in India without air conditioning and heating. The system cools or heats air using the ground. A blower draws outside air and blows it through PVC pipes buried 2-3 meters (7 to 10 feet) […]
FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – The Best PE Exam Story Ever
“I took the exam on March 18th, up to that point I had put in 10 long weeks of exam review using the Dr Tom method. I did every problem in the course, and then I went and redid every problem in the last week and a half leading up to the exam. Any problems […]
It’s Here! Episode #1 of “Let’s Talk PE!” the DTC Podcast – Why Get Your Mechanical PE?
Dr. Tom knows LOTS about how to become a Professional Engineer and how to pass the PE Exam. Now, for the first time he’s sharing his wisdom in his very first video podcast. In Episode #1, Dr. Tom sits down with Dr. Daniel Findley, PE to have a lively discussion on why Mechanical Engineers should […]
Parallel Parking – Friend or Foe?
Probably the biggest challenge in getting your driver’s license, and then for the remainder of your driving career, is parallel parking. My wife, bless her heart, passed her driving test long ago, but to her parallel parking is to be avoided at all costs. For myself, it is a challenge I cannot resist, even if […]
Coming Soon! Episode #1 of “Let’s Talk PE!” the DTC Podcast – Why Get Your Mechanical PE?
Dr. Tom knows LOTS about how to become a Professional Engineer and how to pass the PE Exam. Now, for the first time he’s going to share his wisdom in his very first video podcast. In Episode #1, Dr. Tom sits down with Dr. Daniel Findley, PE to have a lively discussion on why Mechanical […]
