• Question: How do the principles of science and mathematics apply to your everyday tasks?

    Asked by Sarah R. to Vix, Rhys, Demi, Clare, Andrew, Josh on 5 Mar 2018. This question was also asked by 15220.
    • Photo: Victoria Herbert

      Victoria Herbert answered on 5 Mar 2018:

      One of my main tasks is calculating the power needed to run new water treatment plants. I also design circuits needed to run equipment on site which involves calculating cable sizes and fuses. This includes generator power too so plants can keep supplying clean water through power cuts.

    • Photo: Demi Ademuyewo

      Demi Ademuyewo answered on 7 Mar 2018:

      In my current role it applies about 20% but as a mechanical design engineer, it was used every day to review designs of pumps and vessels to ensure they were safe and good for the environment

    • Photo: Andrew Constantine

      Andrew Constantine answered on 13 Mar 2018:

      I have to authorise designs for projects, therefore I need to understand the principles behind how a design has been created, this requires an understanding of engineering principles which are based on the principles of maths and science.

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