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technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Turbocharged Lego V-6: A Satisfying Whistle"

A Lego creation by Brick Master Builders features a model V-6 engine with a turbocharger that uses forced air to add power, despite taking some liberties with the traditional definition of a turbo. The turbo, powered by an electric motor, spins a shaft strong enough to rotate the engine, resulting in a satisfying whistling and whining sound. While not meeting the traditional definition of a turbocharger, the small-scale engineering masterpiece showcases the ingenuity of the Lego creation.

via Motor1 |

#engineering #lego #small-scale

science-and-technology3 years ago•1 min saved

"The Revolutionary Triso Fuel: Transforming Nuclear Reactors into Engineering Marvels"

Scientists at Bangor University have developed tiny nuclear fuel pellets called triso fuel, which are the size of poppy seeds and can power a small car-sized reactor by Rolls Royce. The university believes that this reactor has applications for lunar bases, Earth, and even rockets due to its small size. Triso fuel, developed in the 1960s, is considered the most robust nuclear fuel on Earth and consists of a uranium, carbon, and oxygen kernel surrounded by three layers of carbon- and ceramic-based materials. The self-containment system of the pellets prevents the release of radioactive material even under extreme heat.

via Hackaday|

#applications #nuclear-reactors #rolls-royce