Pragmatic

By The Engineered Network

Pragmatic is a discussion show contemplating the practical application of technology. Exploring the real world trade offs we look at how great ideas are transformed into products and services that can... more

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The podcast currently has 273 episodes available.

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February 10, 202244: Beirut Warehouse 12
In Beirut in August of 2020, an explosion at the Port of Beirut destroyed a huge part of the city. We look into how an oxidising agent, improperly handled can become an explosive and attempt to comprehend how something so dangerous was ignored repeatedly by key people, despite many warnings of an imminent disaster.
With John Chidgey.
This show is Podcasting 2.0 Enhanced
Links of Interest:
2020 Beirut Explosion
Condensation Cloud
Prill
ANFO
Ammonium Nitrate
How an unscheduled port visit led to disaster
Beirut Ammonium Nitrate Blast
Government Amends Ammonium Nitrate Rules
FBI probe shows amount of chemicals in Beirut blast was a fraction of original shipment
Beirut Whistleblower Returns to Work
Ideal Gas Law
Gases, Liquids and Solids (PDF)
Reports into the incident:
Human Rights Watch (PDF)
The Beirut Port Explosion, Forensic Architecture
Video and Images:
Video of Explosion 1 (Twitter)
Video of Explosion 2 (Twitter)
Video of Wilsons Cloud Ring (Twitter)
Documentary:
Beirut Blast: The Story Of Warehouse 12 (2021)
Beirut Blast: The Story of Warehouse 12 (2021) - IMDb
Ammonium Nitrate Information:
Storage requirements for security sensitive ammonium nitrate (SSAN) | Resources Safety & Health Queensland
Orica Mining Services, Report for Kooragang Island Uprate PHA MOD1 Report (PDF)
Ammonium Nitrate Advisory USEPA (PDF)
Orica ANFO MSDS (PDF)

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Episode Gold Producers:
'r' and Steven Bridle.
Episode Silver Producers:
Mitch Biegler, John Whitlow, Kevin Koch, Shane O'Neill, Oliver Steele, Lesley Law Chan, Hafthor, Jared, Bill, Joel Maher and Katharina Will.
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32min
February 10, 20224: Peachester to Bald Knob
In a more casual episode of Pragmatic Electric (Edition) I drive to Peachester and Bald Knob, and talk a bit about the history and why I enjoy winding mountain roads. Sit back, relax and enjoy.
With John Chidgey.
Links of Potential Interest:
(Peachester)[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peachester,_Queensland]

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6min
January 30, 2022106: Wind Farming
Wind Farms are getting bigger and spreading throughout the world both on and off-shore. Vic joins John to talk about Wind Turbines, John's new Tesla and the launch of the new Video podcast/vodcast Pragmatic Electric.
With Vic Hudson and John Chidgey.
TechDistortion Articles Discussed:
Retro Mac Pro
Retro Mac Pro Part 2
Upgrading the Mac Pro SSD
Upgrading the Mac Pro RAM
Buying A Tesla
Pragmatic Electric Links:
Pragmatic Electric
Pragmatic: Electric - YouTube
Introducing Pragmatic Electric
Audiobook Narration Work:
Voice For Hire
Shoot Like a Ninja on Apple Books
The Knack of Selling on Apple Books
Engineered Network Episodes Referenced:
The Battery Problem Follow-up 1
Deepwater Horizon
Ocean Ranger
Coopers Gap Links:
Australia’s biggest wind farm at Coopers Gap to undergo major repairs
The largest wind turbine blades ever transported in Australia begin their journey
Coopers Gap Wind Farm
Graziers split over proposed location of wind turbines near Kingaroy
Links of Potential Interest:
ATLASX Wind Turbine
Australian Wind Farms Regularly Deliver Tiny Fraction of Their Total Capacity
What does the capacity factor of wind mean?
What is a wind class?
What is the minimum wind speed required for wind power generation?
Hywind Scotland
Doubly-fed electric machine
Double-Fed Induction Generator
Single floating offshore Windcatcher unit could power 80,000 European homes
Vertical axis wind turbines far more efficient offshore
Operation and maintenance costs of wind generated power
Breaking down the cost of wind turbine maintenance
List of onshore wind farms
List of offshore wind farms
Papalote Creek Wind Farm

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Episode sponsor:
Many Tricks:

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Episode Gold Producers:
'r' and Steven Bridle.
Episode Silver Producers:
Mitch Biegler, John Whitlow, Kevin Koch, Shane O'Neill, Oliver Steele, Lesley Law Chan, Hafthor, Jared, Bill, Joel Maher and Katharina Will.
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2h 6min
January 29, 2022 3: EV Charging Distance vs Demand
Covering the challenges of charging an Electric Vehicle in Australia, with charging capacity on long-distance routes and the economics vs more populous countries.
With John Chidgey.

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13min
January 17, 20222: Coopers Gap Wind Farm
We look at the Coopers Gap Wind Farm that was briefly Australia's largest Wind Farm and talk about their efficiency and the strangled jet-engine noise these ones make.
With John Chidgey.
Links of Potential Interest:
Coopers Gap Wind Farm

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4min
January 13, 2022 1: Introduction and Model 3 Impressions
Introduction to the Pragmatic Electric (Edition) project as well as my initial impressions of the Tesla Model 3 SR+ after driving one for a few weeks, including other peoples reactions (positive and negative) to it.
With John Chidgey.

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9min
December 02, 202117: Apple Macintosh Cutting Through The Ballyhoo Part Three
From the 1984 commercial through to the pros and cons of the new Apple Macintosh, John Anderson provides a review of what would become the definitive personal computer from Apple in the 80s. From the July 1984 edition of the Creative Computing Magazine.
With John Chidgey.
Reading Material:
Creative Computing Magazine (July 1984) Volume 10 Number 07
Other shows on the network:
Causality
Pragmatic

Support Pragmatic on Patreon

Episode Gold Producers:
'r' and Steven Bridle.
Episode Silver Producers:
Mitch Biegler, John Whitlow, Kevin Koch, Shane O'Neill, Oliver Steele, Lesley Law Chan, Hafthor, Jared, Bill and Joel Maher.
...more
20min
November 20, 2021105: Chips Ahoy
Where have all the chips gone? Scott Willsey joins John to look at how the shifting automotive use of ICs, a drought, a pandemic and poor planning amongst other things has led to an unprecedented global chip shortage with no end in sight.
With Scott Willsey and John Chidgey.
Links of Potential Interest:
2020–2021 Global Chip Shortage
Surging Demand Cause Semiconductor Shortfall
Global shortage in computer chips reaches crisis point
Wafer (electronics)
22 new 200mm fabs in semiconductor capacity boom
Foundry model
Top five chip makers dominate global wafer capacity
GlobalFoundries to take up-front payments for capacity
A Computer Chip Shortage Has Hobbled the Auto Industry
How Tesla pivoted to avoid the global chip shortage that could last years
Apple and the 10,000 CNC milling machines
Apple invests another $45 million in Gorilla Glass maker Corning
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s Water Woes
Torr
Etching (microfabrication)
Thin film
Photolithography
Ion implantation
Doping (semiconductor)
Wafer (electronics)
How COVID-19 will affect semiconductor demand in 2021
The Global Microchip Shortage: What It Means for Your Next Car Purchase
Experts drill into the motor industry’s chip issues

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Episode sponsor:
Many Tricks:

If you’re looking for some Mac software that can do Many Tricks remember to specifically visit the URL below for more information about their amazingly useful apps. Check out their newest app Menuwhere, it’s amazing!
Visit manytricks.com/pragmatic and use the Coupon Code (listen to the episode to get the code) for 25% off the total price of your order. Hurry it's only for a limited time!

Episode Gold Producers:
'r' and Steven Bridle.
Episode Silver Producers:
Mitch Biegler, John Whitlow, Kevin Koch, Shane O'Neill, Oliver Steele, Lesley Law Chan, Hafthor, Jared, Bill and Joel Maher.
...more
1h 11min
November 09, 202143: Triangle Shirtwaist Factory
In 1911 in Manhattan, New York, a clothing factory went up in flames just before closing time. We look at how faulty equipment, poor design and a fear of theft contributed to a wholly preventable incident that had such terrible consequences, but would trigger reforms that still impact the United States, a century later.
With John Chidgey.
This show is Podcasting 2.0 Enhanced
Links of Interest:
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
Brown Building
Shirtwaist
Court Transcript of the Criminal Trial
The Triangle Fire of 1911
Sweatshop Tragedy
Brown Building (PDF)
Sweatshop Definition
Machinery Needed for Garment Manufacturing
Different Types of Sewing Line Layout
World Tallest Building Passive Fire Prevention
Early 19th Century Firefighting
Cornell University’s Excellent Resource on the Incident:
The Triangle Factory Fire
The Triangle Factory Fire: Report Summaries
The Triangle Factory Fire: Timeline

Support Pragmatic on Patreon

Episode Gold Producers:
'r' and Steven Bridle.
Episode Silver Producers:
Mitch Biegler, John Whitlow, Shane O'Neill, Kevin Koch, Oliver Steele, Lesley Law Chan, Hafthor, Jared, Bill and Joel Maher.
...more
28min
November 02, 202116: Apple Macintosh Cutting Through The Ballyhoo Part Two
From the 1984 commercial through to the pros and cons of the new Apple Macintosh, John Anderson provides a review of what would become the definitive personal computer from Apple in the 80s. From the July 1984 edition of the Creative Computing Magazine.
With John Chidgey.
Reading Material:
Creative Computing Magazine (July 1984) Volume 10 Number 07
Other shows on the network:
Causality
Pragmatic

Support Pragmatic on Patreon

Episode Gold Producers:
'r' and Steven Bridle.
Episode Silver Producers:
Mitch Biegler, John Whitlow, Kevin Koch, Shane O'Neill, Oliver Steele, Lesley Law Chan, Hafthor, Jared, Bill and Joel Maher.
...more
15min

FAQs about Pragmatic:

How many episodes does Pragmatic have?

The podcast currently has 273 episodes available.