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New Horizons for Geothermal Energy

Frank Wicks
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
Mechanical Engineering. September 2022, 144(5): 34–39.
Paper No: ME-22-SEP3
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2022-SEP3
Published Online: September 1, 2022
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Topics: Economics , Flow (Dynamics), Geothermal engineering, Geothermal power, Heat, Lithium, Temperature, Engineers, Geothermal power stations
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Pipelines for War and Peace

Frank Wicks
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. July 2016, 138(07): 40–45.
Paper No: ME-16-JUL3
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2016-Jul-3
Published Online: July 1, 2016
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Topics: Pipelines, Warfare, Natural gas
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Mercury and Steam

Frank Wicks
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. July 2015, 137(07): 40–45.
Paper No: ME-15-JUL-2
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2015-Jul-2
Published Online: July 1, 2015
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Topics: Combined cycles, Cycles, Fluids, Power stations, Steam, Thermal power stations, Turbines, Engineers, Gas turbines, Machinery
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Hubbert’s Peak, Mitchell’s Boom

Frank Wicks
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. March 2014, 136(03): 42–47.
Paper No: ME-14-MAR3
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2014-Mar-3
Published Online: March 1, 2014
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Topics: Energy policy, Flow (Dynamics), Fracture (Materials), Fracture (Process), Hydraulic fracturing, Liquefied natural gas, Shales, Stability, Petroleum, Rocks
Journal Articles

Credit to the Bicycle

Frank Wicks
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. July 2010, 132(07): 40–44.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2010-Jul-5
Published Online: July 1, 2010
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Topics: Bicycles, Wheels
Journal Articles

The Oil Age

Frank Wicks
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. August 2009, 131(08): 42–45.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2009-Aug-6
Published Online: August 1, 2009
View Article titled, The Oil Age
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Topics: Derricks, Engines, Feedstock, Fertilizers, Fire, Fuels, Natural gas, Natural rubber, Oil wells, Petrochemicals
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Landmark in the Air

Frank Wicks
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. August 2008, 130(08): 42–45.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2008-AUG-5
Published Online: August 1, 2008
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Topics: Flight, Shorelines, Aircraft, Wings
Journal Articles

50 Years of Nuclear Power

Frank Wicks
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. November 2007, 129(11): 36–39.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2007-NOV-4
Published Online: November 1, 2007
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Topics: Atoms, Boiling water reactors, Design, Nuclear power, Pressurized water reactors, Warfare, Water, Boiling, Navy, Nuclear reactions
Journal Articles

Pressure's On

Frank Wicks
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. October 2007, 129(10): 44–48.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2007-OCT-6
Published Online: October 1, 2007
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Topics: Engines, Rivers, Steam, Steam engines, Patents, Machinery, Internal combustion engines
Journal Articles

No Einstein

Frank Wicks
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. November 2006, 128(11): 40–43.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2006-NOV-4
Published Online: November 1, 2006
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Topics: Atoms, Bombs, Chain, Mentoring, Neutrons, Patents, Uranium, Warfare, Isotopes, Nuclear power
Journal Articles

A Model Mission

Frank Wicks
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. December 2004, 126(12): 44–46.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2004-DEC-5
Published Online: December 1, 2004
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Topics: Aircraft, Flight, Teams, Engines, Atlantic Ocean
Journal Articles

Picture This

Frank Wicks
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. July 2004, 126(07): 32–35.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2004-JUL-3
Published Online: July 1, 2004
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Topics: Photography
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Nuclear Navy

Frank Wicks
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. January 2004, 126(01): 30–36.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2004-JAN-2
Published Online: January 1, 2004
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Topics: Navy, Underwater vehicles, Nuclear power
Journal Articles

Between the Horse and Car

Frank Wicks
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. July 2003, 125(07): 51–55.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2003-JUL-4
Published Online: July 1, 2003
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Topics: Bicycles, Engines, Motorcycles
Journal Articles

Where on Earth?

Frank Wicks
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. July 2002, 124(07): 34–37.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2002-JUL-1
Published Online: July 1, 2002
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Topics: Aircraft, Clocks, Emergencies, Errors, Military systems, Satellites, Signals, Storms, Surveillance, Unmanned aerial vehicles
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The Legacy of the Cutaway Man

Frank Wicks
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. April 2001, 123(04): 56–61.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2001-APR-3
Published Online: April 1, 2001
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Topics: Telescopes, Engineers, Design, Warfare, Arctic region, Engineering drawings
Journal Articles

First Flights

Frank Wicks
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. July 2000, 122(07): 60–65.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2000-JUL-3
Published Online: July 1, 2000
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Topics: Flight, Wings, Engines, Machinery
Journal Articles

Renaissance Tool Man

Frank Wicks
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. November 1999, 121(11): 74–77.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1999-NOV-4
Published Online: November 1, 1999
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Topics: Astronomy, Aviation, Governors, Innovation, Machine tools, Machinery, Telescopes, Machine shops, Mechanical engineers, Optics
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The Blacksmith's Motor

Frank Wicks
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. July 1999, 121(07): 66–69.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1999-JUL-8
Published Online: July 1, 1999
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Topics: Engines, Magnetism, Magnets, Motors, Batteries, Wire, Rotors, Electric motors, Machinery, Electromagnets