Imperfect

By The Engineered Network

Most people can look past the imperfections of everyday things in the world. For those that are unable to, this is for you.... more

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The podcast currently has 272 episodes available.

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June 25, 202454: Midland Resource Recovery
In 2017 during an Odoriser decontamination procedure in West Virginia, two people were killed when it unexpectedly exploded. Barely a month later, a similar procedure at the same site led to a second explosion, killing someone else. We examine how poor hazard analysis and legal interference led to yet another fatality...right in front of the eyes of the investigators on site.
With John Chidgey.
Formal Report:
Midland Resource Recovery Explosion
Midland Resource Recovery Factual Update (PDF)
Improving Reaction Hazard Management (PDF)
News Releases and Articles:
Chemical Tank Explosion in Barbour County Kills Two Employees Plus One Severely Injured
One Dead After Another Explosion at Midland Resource Recovery
Midland Resources Recovery Explosion Kills 2, Injures 1
McDonald Volunteer Fire Chief Laid To Rest After W.Va. Explosion
Widow Blames Natural Gas Odorization Company for Husband’s Death
CSB releases final report on explosions at Midland Resource Recovery Facility
Midland Resource Recovery Explosion 2017
Second Fatal Explosion at Midland Resources Recovery
General Information:
About Midland Resource Recovery
The Growing Importance of Mercaptans
Sodium Hypochlorite (PDF)
Principles of Natural Gas Odorization (PDF)
Attorney-Work Product Privilege

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Episode Gold Producers:
'r', Steven Bridle and Kellen Frodelius-Fujimoto.
Episode Silver Producers:
Mitch Biegler, Shane O'Neill, Lesley, Jared Roman, Katharina Will, Chad Juehring and Ian Gallagher.
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29min
June 06, 2024115: Use Sparingly Use Wisely
Scott Willsey returns to pull apart the Google AI Overviews feature, the risks of trusting LLMs and Generative AI and the OpenAI Scarlett Johansson saga. Also John's returning to the USA in September and embracing Dumb Watches along with a host of other updates.
With Scott Willsey and John Chidgey.
This show is Podcasting 2.0 Enhanced
John’s Coming Back to America: (VOTE HERE)
Arizona September 2024 | Vote Here for Meetups
SubStack Referenced Articles:
You Convinced Me Not To Buy A Tesla
Fact vs Truth: AI Edition - John Chidgey’s Substack
TechDistortion Parallel Posting in Substack
Merchandise and Spotify Integration:
The Engineered Network Store
The Engineered Network linked on Spotify
Links of Potential Interest:
Is Substack Notes a ‘Twitter clone’? CEO Chris Best
Friends with Brews
Raycast AI
Citizen Eco-Drive AW0050-82E Steel Sports Watch
Google I/O 2024 AI experiences in Search
OpenAI Just Gave Away the Entire Game
Google’s AI Overview is flawed by design, and a new company blog post hints at why | Ars Technica
What happened with AI Overviews and next steps
Britannica Global Edition 2016, 30 Vol Set Hardcover Jan 01, 2016
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Scarlett Johansson’s Statement (YouTube)
Core Intuition Episode 600 Two Robots Talking to Each Other
Manton Reece Yesterday’s AI Thoughts

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Episode Gold Producers:
'r', Steven Bridle and Kellen Frodelius-Fujimoto.
Episode Silver Producers:
Mitch Biegler, Shane O'Neill, Lesley, Jared Roman, Katharina Will, Chad Juehring and Ian Gallagher.
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1h 39min
April 15, 2024114: Monopoly (Not The Game)
Vic and John discuss southbooth cooling progress, the lack of Apple Vision Pro internationally, Johns new Electric Ride on Mower, briefly about cricket and finally the US DoJ Anti-Trust case against Apple.
With Vic Hudson and John Chidgey.
This show is Podcasting 2.0 Enhanced
TechDistortion Referenced Articles:
47 At A Test Match Finally
Anti-Trust
Links of Potential Interest:
What Is Prism Correction in Eyeglasses?
Ryobi: 48V 30" 50Ah Brushless Ride-On Lawn Mower
OP3 Project

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Episode Gold Producers:
'r' and Steven Bridle.
Episode Silver Producers:
Mitch Biegler, Shane O'Neill, Lesley, Jared Roman, Joel Maher, Katharina Will, Kellen Frodelius-Fujimoto, Chad Juehring and Ian Gallagher.
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2h 1min
March 30, 202453: Callide C Blackout
In 2021 the Callide C Power Station experienced a unit failure that tore the turbine-generator apart, resulted in hundreds of thousands of premises losing power, and cost hundreds of millions to repair. We look at how design errors and ultimately a lack of information led to the incident escalating out of control, when it could have been recovered.
With John Chidgey.
Formal Reports:
Callide Unit C4 Turbine Generator Failure 25 May 2021 (PDF)
Animation of the Callide Unit C4 incident
Trip of multiple generators and lines in Central Queensland and associated under-frequency load shedding on 25 May 2021 (PDF)
News Releases and Articles:
CS Energy releases report into 2021 Callide C4 Unit Failure
CS Energy releases technical report into 2021 Unit C4 incident
Dr Sean Brady to lead independent investigation into Callide incident
Battery failure led to power plant mass outage
Both units trip at Callide C on Wednesday 13th January 2021
Statement regarding IG Power
Intergen voluntary administration
Report says Callide C4 incident “could not have been anticipated”
Callide explosion blamed on battery charger failure
Callide Power Trading taken to court over system failure
CS Energy says insurers won’t agree to $300m claim over power station
Jim Soorley stands down from CS Energy
CS Energy Post about Incident on LinkedIn
Super-Critical Boilers:
Super-Critical Boiler Technology (PDF)
Supercritical Fluids
Supercritical Coal Plants
Electrical Engineering References:
Hydrogen-cooled Turbo Generator
Reverse Active Power Protection (ANSI 32P)
Court Action:
Alleged failure to obtain regulatory approval to operate a generating system
Notice of Filing: Australian Energy Regulator v Callide Power Trading Pty Ltd (PDF)
Coal generator to face court over blackouts caused by catastrophic explosion
General Information:
Callide Power Station
Stanwell Power Station
Tarong Power Station
Callide Power Station
CS Energy: Water Management
NOTE: Minor Corrections in audio updated: 31st March, 2024

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Episode Gold Producers:
'r' and Steven Bridle.
Episode Silver Producers:
Mitch Biegler, Shane O'Neill, Lesley, Jared Roman, Joel Maher, Katharina Will, Chad Juehring, Kellen Frodelius-Fujimoto and Ian Gallagher.
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51min
January 24, 2024113: Whack Me In The Face
Vic joins John to go discuss the new iPhone 15 Pro Max Lenses for photos and video, using the Meta Quest 3 and trying out the Fuji Real3D Camera vs iPhone 15 Pro Max Spatial Videos in anticipation of the upcoming Apple Vision Pro.
With Vic Hudson and John Chidgey.
This show is Podcasting 2.0 Enhanced
Links of Potential Interest:
EVSE: Electric Vehicle Fires
FujiFilm FinePix Real3D Camera
Nomad Goods: Modern Leather Case
Pragmatic Electric Episode 10: SuperCharger Blitz
Is This The Show? Episode 5: Pennywise In The Back

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Episode Gold Producers:
'r' and Steven Bridle.
Episode Silver Producers:
Mitch Biegler, Shane O'Neill, Lesley, Jared Roman, Joel Maher, Katharina Will, Kellen Frodelius-Fujimoto, Chad Juehring and Ian Gallagher.
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1h 3min
December 31, 202310: SuperCharger Blitz
After a huge uptick in Electric Vehicle sales in Australia, Tesla responded with a blitz of new SuperChargers throughout Australia but they weren't alone. We look at how Queensland fared as multiple companies push new DC Fast Charger infrastructure forward in an attempt to keep up with surging demand.
With John Chidgey.
Links of Potential Interest:
Queensland Government: Electric Vehicle Charging Sites

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17min
December 09, 202352: Colonial Pipeline
In 2021 many of Colonial Pipelines IT systems were locked by malware and out of caution they shutdown the fuel pipelines feeding nearly half of the Eastern US leading to chaos at the gas pump and a state of emergency being declared. We look at how poor off-boarding hygiene led to an easily preventable cyber-attack.
With John Chidgey.
Hearing:
Hearing Before the Committee on Homeland Security House of Representatives Transcript
Threats to Critical Infrastructure: Examining the Colonial Pipeline Cyber-Attack (PDF)
Charles Carmakal Statement from Hearing (PDF)
General Information:
Colonial Pipeline
Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack
How Three Major Cyber Attacks Could Have Been Prevented
What IT security teams can learn from the Colonial Pipeline
Evolution of the Chief Information Security Officer
US Fuel Pipeline Hackers Statement
DarkSide
DarkSide Leaks Press Center (X)
DarkSide Ransomware Gang Behind Pipeline Hack Quits
TSA Renews Cyber-Security Guidelines for Pipelines
DHS Announces New Cybersecurity Requirements for Critical Pipeline Owners and Operators
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Emergency Declaration for 17 States

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Episode Gold Producers:
'r' and Steven Bridle.
Episode Silver Producers:
Mitch Biegler, Shane O'Neill, Lesley, Jared Roman, Joel Maher, Katharina Will, Chad Juehring, Dave Jones, Kellen Frodelius-Fujimoto and Ian Gallagher.
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27min
November 07, 2023112: A Mixed Bag
Vic joins John to go through a mixed bag of topics including the two most recent Apple Events, selling lenses, the new 5x iPhone Pro Max Lens, Johns day job company being potentially bought and split as well as the Soundbooth and some conference speaking.
With Vic Hudson and John Chidgey.
This show is Podcasting 2.0 Enhanced
Links of Potential Interest:
Apple Event: October 30
Apple Event: September 12
Nomad Goods: Modern Leather Case
ACRNA Conference 2023
Is This The Show? Episode 3: John’s Buried in the Sound Booth

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Episode Gold Producers:
'r' and Steven Bridle.
Episode Silver Producers:
Mitch Biegler, Shane O'Neill, Lesley, Jared Roman, Joel Maher, Katharina Will, Dave Jones, Kellen Frodelius-Fujimoto and Chad Juehring.
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1h 1min
August 27, 202351: I35 West
The I35W bridge over the Mississippi River carried 140,000 cars every day. Inspections in 1999 and 2003 showed damage to support plates that was dismissed as unimportant at the time. We look into how poor design checking and assumptions led to the bridge collapsing in 2007, costing the lives of 13 people.
With John Chidgey.
This show is Podcasting 2.0 Enhanced
Only a Handful of T-Shirts Left!
Reports:
Collapse of I-35W Highway Bridge Minneapolis, Minnesota August 1, 2007 (PDF)
General Information:
I-35W Mississippi River bridge
URS Corporation
Sverdrup & Parcel
Gusset Plate
Articles:
Design errors factor in 2007 bridge collapse
NTSB releases final report
Despite final NTSB report, some still have questions
Videos:
Inside a Catastrophic Minneapolis Bridge Collapse (YouTube)
Litigation:
NTSB is wrong about cause of bridge collapse
Last Minneapolis Bridge Collapse Lawsuit Settled For $52.4 Million

Support Imperfect on Patreon

Episode Gold Producers:
'r' and Steven Bridle.
Episode Silver Producers:
Mitch Biegler, Shane O'Neill, Lesley, Jared Roman, Joel Maher, Katharina Will, Chad Juehring, Dave Jones and Kellen Frodelius-Fujimoto.

With thanks to
Joe Stariha
for the topic suggestion.
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36min
August 20, 202344: Value
The concept of value has always struck me as odd. Let's pull apart what it actually means, how human it is, and what actually matters when thinking about value.
With John Chidgey.
Links of potential interest:
Value Definition

Support Imperfect on Patreon

Episode Gold Producers:
'r' and Steven Bridle.
Episode Silver Producers:
Mitch Biegler, Shane O'Neill, Lesley, Jared Roman, Joel Maher, Katharina Will, Chad Juehring, Dave Jones and Kellen Frodelius-Fujimoto.
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7min

FAQs about Imperfect:

How many episodes does Imperfect have?

The podcast currently has 272 episodes available.