Using the Web to Measure Indoor Air Quality
We’ve all used the world wide web to collect information on how to do most anything, from tying a necktie to understanding quantum mechanics (OK, enough with my web searches!). But a study published in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology puts a new “spin” on using the web to measure indoor air […]
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Getting your Professional Engineer’s license will open up a world of possibilities for you to achieve the extraordinary. And DTC can help you make those possibilities a reality with our comprehensive prep courses for the Mechanical PE Exams and our strategic plan to prepare you to pass the exam. Years of work went into developing […]
Maybe the Matrix was Right, People are Electric
Scientists at the University of Houston and Rutgers University are researching an interesting form of energy found in cells. Most of the energy used by a cell is produced by transforming ATP (adenosine triphosphate) into ADP (adenosine diphosphate). However, the movement and flexing of cell membranes can produce a voltage too. Called flexoelectricity, scientists say […]
FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – “Wonderful Training for the PE Exam”
“I took my exam after going through the DTC training for the Mechanical PE Exam, and it was a huge help. And the BEST news? I passed!! The testing strategy provided by Dr. Tom and his team allowed me to stay relaxed, and I found myself with plenty of time after each section to go […]
“DTC Is Worth Its Weight in Gold!”
At Dr. Tom’s Classroom, we have worked hard to make our courses the absolute best preparation for the Mechanical PE Exams. We strive to keep our courses as affordable as possible. We know that purchasing a PE Exam prep course is a major investment, and we want to make sure that your investment pays off […]
Getting your House to Sweat When it Gets Hot Outside to Save Energy?
In many parts of the country, air conditioning is a significant energy use and cost in the summer. Painting your house a lighter color can reduce cooling costs by reflecting solar energy away so the air conditioner doesn’t have to work as hard. What if we could also get your house to sweat, just like […]
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 […]
Half Empty, and Half Full
There were several “engineering” related topics that caught my eye last month. One was a news feed by CNN about a new material called “Superwood” that has 10 times the strength to weight ratio of steel, while also being 6 times lighter. It’s manufactured by the US company InventWood. Very interesting article that I highly […]
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Buying a PE Exam Review is a major purchase, and that’s why we always keep our prices as low as possible and why we introduced our Pay Up Front, Test Drive and Pay-As-You-Go payment options. But don’t let our lower prices fool you. DTC has the best PE Exam review courses out there. And with […]
Carbon Dioxide Can Also Be the Solution to Reducing Carbon Emissions
Internet giant Google is working with an Italian company to develop a battery that uses carbon dioxide as a storage medium. The idea is to compress low pressure carbon dioxide gas into a high-pressure liquid. The liquid has a high density and lots of CO2 can be stored in a small vessel. Then the liquid […]
