What is Fourier's Law of Heat Conduction?
Heat conduction is one of the three modes of heat transfer. In 1822, a French physicist published a treatise giving a complete theory and mathematical …
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Materials Used for Thermocouples. Shapes of Thermocouples
This article describes the materials used for thermocouples, their properties and the various shapes of thermocouples
Continue ReadingWhat are Thermistors? How Thermistors Work?
Thermistors are variable resistance type of transducers. Let us see what they are and their working.
Continue ReadingWhat are Variable Resistance Transducers, Resistive Transducers, Resistive Sensors?
This article describes variable resistance type of transducers. These are one of the most commonly used types of transducers.
Continue ReadingHow Capacitive Transducers Works? Capacitive Sensors. Variable Capacitance Transducers
The capacitive transducer is used extensively for the measurement of displacement, pressure etc. Let us see the principle of working of capacitive …
Continue ReadingExample of Residential Heat Load Estimate. Heat Load Calculations
Now that we have seen the various heat loads inside the room and also surveyed the room, let us see one example heat load calculations for the …
Continue ReadingSurvey of the Residential Building for Heat Load Calculations
Once you have understood the various sources of heat in the residential building, we have to now carry out the survey of the building for heat load …
Continue ReadingResidential Heat Load Estimate Form: Cooling Load Calculations
This article describes the procedure for heat load calculations using a readily available form. Here the first column of the form comprising of …
Continue ReadingWhat are Piezoelectric Transducers? What is Piezoelectric Effect? Piezoelectric Crystals
This article describes what is piezoelectric effect, piezoelectric transducers, materials that exhibit piezoelectric effect, advantages and …
Continue ReadingWhat is Hermetically Sealed Compressors. Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Compressors
The hermetically sealed reciprocating compressor is widely used for the refrigeration and air conditioning applications. You can find it in all the …
Continue ReadingPiston Displacement, Compressor Capacity, Clearance Volume of Compressor
This article describes some important terms related to the refrigeration and air conditioning compressors. These are piston displacement or compressor …
Continue ReadingCylinder, Piston, Connecting Rod, Crankshaft: Parts of Reciprocating Compressor
This article describes various parts of the refrigeration compressor like cylinder, piston, piston rings, connecting rod, crankshaft, suction valve, …
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