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Electromagnetism is a branch of physics which deals with electricity and magnetism and the interaction between them. It was first discovered in the …
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Can you imagine the hassles of not being able to drill a hole through a work piece that is too large to fit in your drilling machine’s table? …
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Heat transfer by a combination of thermal conduction and thermal convection can be analyzed using conductive thermal resistance and convective thermal …
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An aquifer is a geological water bearing formation that contains or conducts water. The term aquifer is normally limited to the formations that are …
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Earthquakes present one of civil engineering’s most complex challenges. They typically strike without forewarning and impact every aspect of a …
Continue ReadingGas Turbines as Ships Main Engines
Ocean going ships have been using jet engines for marine propulsion since the 1940’s; powering Royal Naval frigates and missile warships, the …
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Life is precious, and should not be wasted by road accidents. Use of the road safety features and proper driving may prevent road accidents. The roads …
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R22 is one of the most popular refrigerants used in number of refrigeration and air conditioning applications. Unfortunately, it has to be phased out …
Continue ReadingSteam on Deck and Steam Boilers on Ships
Ships boiler steam supply for accommodation and deck equipment must be reduced in pressure before use. It is then used in the accommodation for …
Continue ReadingWhat are Bibby Couplings?
This article deals with Bibby Resilient type couplings. The article describes constructional aspects of the coupling and the selection procedures for …
Continue ReadingAdjustable 1 to 25 Volt DC Power Supplies - Circuit Schematic Diagram and Plans
The features of this simple universal power supply are at par with commercially available high standard power supplies, yet the construction cost is …
Continue ReadingTapping Coal Bed Methane
Methane from underground coal seams is a potential energy sources. Tapping these gases also reduces their green house gas potency and help avoid coal …
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