Rocket Science: How Thrust Augmentation Nozzles increase Performance
This article contains a technical description of how thrust augmentation nozzles increase the performance of rocket thrusters and solve the problem of …
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Compression Testing of Internal Combustion Engines - Direct Compression and Differential Compression Testing
The testing of the performance of an internal combustion engine can be an expensive business. However there are several simple tests that can be …
Continue ReadingDetermining Lifecycle Replacement Process for Industrial Products
This article shows how product replacement policies and rules are defined, what methods or tools are used to trace and monitor products in their life …
Continue ReadingHow to Make a Home Made Incinerator
Wondering how to make your homemade incinerator to burn waste from your home? Here the entire process is described through simple steps.
Continue ReadingWhat Compounds and Elements have Physical and Chemical Properties Similar to Chlorine?
This article discusses the physical and chemical properties of elements similar to chlorine, such as iodine and bromine. These elements and compounds …
Continue ReadingTata Water Purifier
Tata Chemical Limited recently launched an economic and eco-friendly water purifier. This unpowered water purifier is one of the first consumer …
Continue ReadingHow to Improve Internal Combustion Engine Efficiency
Improving internal combustion engine efficiency is a prime concern today. Engineers have devised many methods like turbocharging, cam-less engines, …
Continue ReadingCaring for Lithium Battery Packs for Powered Bicycles
Electric bicycles powered by lithium ion batteries are an exciting and fun new form of transportation. They are capable of high speeds and long range …
Continue ReadingWood Stove Secondary Combustion
Did you ever feel that much more heat could be made available from the combustible wood that is used on your wood stove? This article examines …
Continue ReadingConcepts for More Aerodynamic Semi Trucks
Exciting new technologies promise large improvements in the fuel efficiency of heavy trucks, which account for about 20 percent of traffic in the …
Continue ReadingThe Future of Nanotechnology - Applications of Micromachines
Commonly used in microelectronics, transportation and telecommunications, micromachines play an already important role in our lives that will soon …
Continue ReadingVolumetric Efficiency and Helmholtz Resonators in an Air Intake in an IC Engine
The volumetric efficiency and resonators in an air intake system are two closely related terms for the performance of naturally aspirated internal …
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