Factfiles
Providing unbiased information for members, teachers, students and the general public.
In this section:
Most popular factfiles
- The IET Energy Principles
The Institution of Engineering and Technology primer on energy policy.
PDF (1040 k) Updated July 2007
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Colour Vision Defects
(113 k) Updated March 2007
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Radio frequency identification device technology
(455 k) Updated July 2005
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Hydroelectric Power
(3521 k) Updated March 2007
In the spotlight
- Identity Management: Myths and Realities
It is important to reform the processes of identity management in the UK, which are not fit for purpose in the 21st Century. However, the current Government plans are over complex and pay too little attention to the potential of technology to enhance personal privacy rather than diminish it. This fact file attempts to answer some questions as well as making clearer the concept of identity as applicable to a National Identity Register.
PDF (99 k) Updated September 2008
- Combined Heat and Power CHP
This factfile examines the principles behind combined, heat and power (CHP), also known as co-generation.
PDF (736 k) Updated July 2008
More factfiles and reports
- Mobile Phones and Electricity Distribution Factfile
The IET has produced a factfile on the possible health effects of mobile phones, power lines and base stations. This factfile is designed to aid public understanding of this important and sensitive subject through explaining key aspects of the science, technology and terminology used.
PDF (1288 k) Updated July 2007
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Nuclear Decommissioning
(3037 k) Updated May 2008
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Stress at work
(96 k) Updated January 2008
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Communicating by email - A good practice guide
(86 k) Updated January 2008
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Construction Design and Management Regulations (CDM 2007)
(100 k) Updated June 2008
