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National Grid:an international electricity and gas company
In the UK
Gas DistributionOperates the UK gas distribution system; distributes gas on behalf of shippers and suppliers to 11 million consumers
TransmissionOwns and operates the high pressure gas transmission system in Britain.
Owns the high-voltage electricity transmission system in England and Wales and operates the system across Britain.
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Why are we here?
We want to encourage you in to the exciting world of Engineering, Science
and Technology by..........
having FUN
Building a range of project kits
Using a range of tools
Helping and supporting each other and using team working
Learning some fundamental engineering principles
Respecting us and remembering that we are volunteering to come here and share our enthusiasm to help you
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What is an Engineer?
“Engineer” is derived from the Latin word “ingeniousus” meaning skilled.
The word “ingenious” is derived from the same word and an engineer is
indeed a
clever practical problem solver
who uses ingenious solutions
who’s skill includes the used of scientific methods
and has close connections with scientists and artists
An example could be the many beautiful bridges with great spans and the ability to carry huge volumes of traffic.
This is certainly an example of the ingenious use of resources and there are many more to choose from
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What everyday thingsdo Engineers get involved in?
Think of the services that supply our house
Gas, electricity, water, disposal of waste – think of the engineering that makes this all possible
Things in our house
Heating, telephones, washing machines, fridges, cleaners, televisions, cookers, even carpets and furniture have engineering systems behind them to work
Things outside out house
Roads, lorries, vans, buses, trains, cars, bicycles. Roads are lit by street lighting, are kept clear by drains that carry rain water away, bridges, tunnels, traffic lights, islands, junctions.
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What everyday thingsdo Engineers get involved in?
What about bigger buildings and use of different materials
Steel, glass, natural materials to create great architecture
Connecting the world
Aeroplanes, rockets, international space station, satellites for monitoring weather and storms, telecommunications, land erosion by the sea, loss of forests world wide, e-mail, internet, radio, television. Engineers are constantly improving technologies and thinking of new and better ways to connect people around the globe
Helping other people
Hospitals, medical instruments, microscopic cameras, lasers, artificial limbs
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What everyday thingsdo Engineers get involved in?
Protecting the environment
Thames barrier, stops the sea flooding London by spanning the whole river. Engineers are actively involved world wide with flood control and disaster relief.
You find engineers improving recycling techniques, designing more energy efficient cars, appliances, protecting water, developing farming techniques.
Engineering is critical in making cleaner, safer technologies less expensive and more readily available – helping everyone to do more to protect our environment
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What everyday thingsdo Engineers get involved in?
In summary
Engineers are into everything! Offers more career opportunities than any other discipline. It’s a profession that can take you from the ocean to far reaches of outer space.
Engineers are problem solvers who search for quicker, better and less expensive ways to use the forces and materials of nature to meet today's challenges
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What happens in our club?
In our club
You will make many working models that become more challenging
You can take them home to show your family
Your skills will improve
You will use engineering tools to build them
Your mums and dads are welcome to help us
What we expect of you
That you must listen to our instructions for your own safety