Around the World via Solar, Wind and Hydrogen
There are three technologies that are changing the designs of modern ships: solar, wind, and hydrogen. A fascinating CNET video describes a research vessel that is using all three technologies to achieve a fully self-sustaining travel. It is called the “Energy Observer.” Solar panels collect energy from the sun during the day and then it is […]
FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – “Save Hundreds and Get a Better Course”
“I followed the course, watched the lectures, worked the problems, did the quizzes, submitted questions on the online forums and then I passed the test. There were many nights that I was worn out and it took everything I could muster just to stay awake to watch a lecture or do a problem, but I was […]
New DTC HVAC & Refrigeration Course Is Here!
We are very proud to announce that Dr. Tom’s Classroom now offers a brand new HVAC & Refrigeration PE Exam Review, specifically developed for the CBT format exam. It has long been a goal at DTC to add an HVAC course to our line up. After completing our new Machine Design & Materials and Thermal […]
FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – “Not only did I pass, but I felt confident throughout the exam.”
“I took the Thermal and Fluids CBT exam, and the first thing I want to say is: I PASSED! I was very happy to see that all of my hard work and discipline paid off. I went through your course in the standard 20 week timeline and put in 15-20 hours of studying per week. I […]
Does the Earth Have a Pulse?
It’s been assumed that major geological events such as volcano eruptions and sea level change are random and may be a result of entropy, and there is no pattern to these events. According to a SciTechDaily article, NYU researchers plotted the number of major geological events for the last 260 million years and the simple […]
Like Floating a Bus on a Tall Pole
Offshore wind turbines have to date been mounted on foundations resting on the bottom of the ocean. This design best resists the forces from wind and waves. Currently the deepest this design can be used is 60 meters. This puts 60% of the US’s offshore sites out of reach. One solution is to mount the wind turbine on a […]
FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – “I could not have done it without Dr. Tom’s course.”
“I took the Mechanical PE for Thermal/Fluids after taking the DTC Review for the CBT exam. I passed on my first try! I could not have done it without Dr. Tom’s course. I highly recommend anyone take these courses prior to taking the PE exam.”– Bonnie Bowman, Burns & McDonnell, New York, New York PE Exam […]
Forget Ice, Will There Be an “Ice Box” on Mars?
It’s something you don’t think about much living in our modern society. You go to the grocery store and buy food, take it home and prepare meals, and store perishables either before or after they are cooked in the “frig.” But what about the food the astronauts eat? Up to now, from the beginning of the space […]
Dr. Tom’s NEW 2021 Mechanical PE Exam Strategy Video – Which Exam Should You Take?
Watch our NEW video! Even if you already know which Mechanical PE Exam you will be taking, we recommend that you take time to watch Dr. Tom’s NEW 2021 Mechanical PE Exam Strategy – Part 1 video. It’s packed with great information about the new CBT exam and how it works, plus his analysis on […]
Sinkhole Swallows Florida Lake
Lake Jackson in the Florida Panhandle was once known by Native Americans as “Okeeheepkee” or “Disappearing Waters” – it rests above a thin layer of clay, underneath which lies dry, porous limestone. It’s been the site of multiple “dry-downs,” most recently in June 2021. When the weight of the water in the lake becomes too […]
