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Thermal Barrier Coating

Thermal barrier coatings are designed to protect metal structural components from extreme elevated temperatures, thereby reducing stress and fatigue and increasing the part’s lifespan. In order to provide such a high level of protection, thermal barriers incorporate several key components. Every coating consists of four distinct layers, with each layer

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Tidal Energy Explained

Tidal energy, or tidal power, is energy created by the tidal power of the sea. How was tidal energy discovered? Unsurprisingly, people cottoned onto tidal energy pretty early on. Tidal-powered dams and waterwheels that grind grain into flour, existed as early as 900AD. While Roman ruins of ancient tidal mills, dating from

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How Does Underwater Welding Work?

Few are aware of underwater welding. This welding process comes as a surprise to many as electricity and water appear to be a hazardous and incompatible combination. However, underwater welding is a lucrative field and one of the most well-paid occupations for commercial divers. Also called hyperbaric welding, underwater welding was

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