Compare and contrast the different types of tribometers. In your opinion which of the tribometers best represents the slip resistance of a surface?

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Question 1   You have a production area where ten welders are producing small parts using MIG welding on mild steel for eight hours each day. There is a general “haze” visibly present, which increases throughout the work day. What type ventilation system would you recommend for the operation? Which factors associated with the contaminant(s) produced by the welding operation would you consider in choosing the ventilation system? How would you evaluate the effectiveness of any ventilation system you installed? Your essay should be at least 100 words in length. Question 2 The Heat Stress Index (HSI) uses the terms O (Oxygen required), M (Metabolism), R (Radiation) C (Convection), and E (Evaporation). Compare and contrast the terms. Provide an example of a control method that you believe would be effective in controlling heat stress related to each of the terms M, R, C, and E. Your essay should be at least 100 words in length. Question 3 What dimensions would you use for a booth-type hood if you wanted an exhaust rate of 1,000 cubic feet per minute and a capture rate of 100 feet per minute to capture organic vapors from a paint spray operation? Be sure to show your work. If you wanted to clean the air that you are capturing before exhausting it outside, what type of air cleaning device would you recommend and why? Your essay should be at least 100 words in length. Question 4 Compare and contrast the different types of tribometers. In your opinion which of the tribometers best represents the slip resistance of a surface? Your essay should be at least 100 words in length. Question 5 Compare and contrast the different types of barriers that might be used to protect openings in a floor at a production facility. What factors should an engineer take into account when designing one of these barriers? In your opinion, which type barrier would be most appropriate for an opening between all four floors of a facility that is designed to move material between floors using a crane located on the top floor? Your essay should be at least 100 words in length.     Question 1 Compare and contrast the types of prevention and detection systems used for explosions. Why would it be more difficult to design controls for a room containing explosive materials than a room containing only flammable liquids? Your essay should be at least 200 words in length. Question 2 Summarize the different fire suppression systems. Which of the fire suppression systems listed in the textbook do you believe should be required to be installed in new buildings? Your essay should be at least 200 words in length.

Analyze the effects of the legal system, social norms on participation of women in this field.

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Write an essay about one of these topics: 1. Women have made tremendous progress in education and the workplace during the past 50 years. Although in some areas such as business, law, and medicine, women have made impressive gains, why are so few women becoming scientists and engineers? There are many factors that you can discuss. Below you will find some example subjects to discuss: You can analyze the effects of social norm and legal system. Which kind of science jobs are women more likely to be found in? What can be said about women’s academic achievement in science & engineering? How do women in science compare to men in terms of salary & compensation? How does the status of women in science differ from culture to culture? What strategies do you recommend that can improve women’s prospect in work environment or open a path for future opportunities in your selected field of interest.  2. Write an essay reviewing what role have women played in the development of Science/ Engineering and technology. How has technological change affected the roles of women and ideas of gender? 3. Assess the status of women scientist, engineer & technology in U.S. or other country. Analyze the effects of the legal system, social norms on participation of women in this field. This could include numbers, comparison of men and women employed in these fields, wage gap between men and women, challenges and opportunities that woman in these area faces today as their plan their careers. You may also emphasize special area of concern related to MSET. At the end recommend some strategies that can improve women’s prospect in work environment as well as opening a path for future opportunities in your selected country.  4. Women’s Perseverance in STEM: Past and Present.  The world is going through rapid changes so much; so that it can be hard to recognize that this is  the same place we grew up in. But despite all of these rapidly changing trends and behaviors we  see, many aren’t so new. In the past men and women have competed to curry the favor of the  opposite sex. Men and women today, just like it has been for centuries, work hard to provide for  their families and deal with the troubles that people of the world are yet to find are caused by  some of their own behaviors. So, you may can use this to compare how much has changed and how  most of it at its core has stayed the very same — the pursuit of happiness for a better life.  5. Write an essay reviewing the status of women at California State University Northridge (CSUN) undergraduates, graduates, faculty or staff. Write about how the status of women has changed during the past two decade. Data must be included. You may find useful information at: www.csun.edu/assessment

Impact of Globalization

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Written Assignment 1: Impact of Globalization Paper Important Note: You can use your written assignments for each module in your comprehensive Final Paper, which is described in detail in the Final Paper section of the course Web site. Please review the requirements of the Final Paper early and plan your written assignments appropriately based on your Final Paper topic. In this paper, provide a descriptive title or heading for your paper by focusing on topics or countries that interest you, and then discuss the following concepts: Explain globalization and the drivers of globalization; Discuss the changing nature of the global economy; Compare and contrast the political and economic differences of at least two countries (e.g., India and the United States); and Discuss what managers can do to successful work with the opportunities and challenges present in this global economy. [MO 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5]

Compare and contrast the information that one receives from a Gantt chart, versus that of a PERT diagram.

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Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you: Compare and contrast the information that one receives from a Gantt chart, versus that of a PERT diagram. Examine the advantages of using a Gantt chart over a PERT chart and vice versa. Determine when it is appropriate to use one over the other. Justify your response. Assess the importance of the critical path in project management. Insert the screenshots of the Gantt and PERT charts you created based on the provided criteria. Elaborate on the status of the VoIP deployment project based on the updated information.  Note: The graphical representations do not count toward the overall page requirement. Use at least two (2) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length. Import completed diagrams, charts, or screenshots into the Word document before the paper is submitted. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: Distinguish among various time management techniques such as CPM, Gantt charts, and the PERT method. Use project management and graphic software to plan and manage a project throughout the project life cycle. Use technology and information resources to research issues in IT project management. Write clearly and concisely about issues in IT project management using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.