The role of the mining engineer is rather involved whereby he will be expected to gain knowledge geology, mineralogy (structure and properties of minerals), palaeontology (earth science of fossil study), and geophysics. He will be proficient in the use of the seismograph and the magnetometer in order to discover the location of ore or petroleum deposits beneath the surface of the Earth.
Part of the engineering geologist's job is also the surveying and drawing of geological maps. Out of his extensive knowledge and he will also be responsible for determining whether the
Marine engineering
A specialized branch of mechanical engineering, Marine engineering is devoted to the design and operation of systems, both mechanical and electrical, for the propulsion of a ship. When designing and building a new ship, the naval architect will need to call upon the marine engineer to provide him with a suitable propulsion system (diesel engine or geared steam turbine) to move the ship at speed. Not as simple as it sounds, the marine engineer will have to calculate the weight of the motor combined with the space it will take up and projected fuel costs as well as maintenance
Military engineering
In times of war the military engineer will be concerned with land defence and will construct bridges, ports, harbours, munitions plants, depots, and airfields. Military engineers can also be called upon to help out with dam building and other public operations, especially in the USA. The military engineer's role is a diverse one and he also has a role to play in the design of military hardware, such as guns.
Nuclear engineering
Nuclear engineers have one of the most interesting and demanding jobs of all the engineering fields. Ultimately, nuclear engineering is to do with the design and construction of nuclear reactors and devices to find practical applications for nuclear fission. They're not all out to create bombs! The operation of a nuclear power station, for example, is a controlled nuclear explosion in a protected environment in order to create the right heat and conditions to superheat water, thus producing super high pressure steam to drive the big turbines.
They also develop special materials that will withstand the bombardment of radioactive neutrons at these high temperatures and pressures. They also develop methods to shield people from radiation and to ensure safe storage and disposal of fissionable materials.
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