Post by Forbes Marshall Thermodynamics Connect

We live in an era where talent is ready, data is overflowing, and there is an absolute abundance of problems to solve. Yet, scaling these projects into real, everyday industrial value remains a massive hurdle. In our latest video, Shripad Kulkarni (Principal Lead, Innovation Management, Forbes Marshall) cuts through the digital hype to share a powerful reality check for both engineers and educators. Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/dM9ZVVW3 The big takeaway? Data alone won't save a project if you ignore physics. ⚙️ Consider the Boiler Paradox highlighted in the discussion: 1. The Design: A process boiler is theoretically supposed to use 1.0 kg of steam. 2. The Reality: The data systems show it’s actually consuming 1.55 kg (a 55% overage!). 3. The Trap: Standard operations can easily identify 40% of that waste. But tracking down the remaining unknown inefficiency? You can't just look at a dashboard. You have to go back to first principles - Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Heat Transfer. To make innovation second nature, Academia must double down on solidifying these core engineering basics and nurturing curiosity, while Industry must get better at doing the hard work: defining the right problem statements. #ForbesMarshall #Engineering #IndustryAcademia #ThermodynamicsConnect