Types of Robotic Systems and System Classifications
Robotics systems, an integral part of almost all manufacturing processes, are classified on the basis of their application. In this article we will …
Continue ReadingAbout Decorative Concrete, the Textured Overlay Method, and Concrete Staining
The applications for decorative concrete are increasing significantly, since the appearance of conventional concrete is changed radically by …
Continue ReadingAnalyze Poor Oil Gun Performance in Boilers
Oil gun performance can be affected by factors like design, fuel, air distribution, etc. Coal fired boilers have oil guns for start-up and warm-up …
Continue ReadingFloat Valve used as Throttling Device in Refrigerator Systems
The float valve is used as the throttling device in the large refrigeration systems. There are two types of float valves: low side float valves and …
Continue ReadingWhy Golf Ball Dimples Make It Go Further: Less Air Resistance Due to Less Pressure Drag
Why does a golf ball have dimples? It is simply because a dimpled ball will go farther than a smooth ball hit with the same force. Read on to learn …
Continue ReadingA Water Generator - Basket Type Steam Evaporators
This article explains the operation of the Basket Type Steam Evaporators based on principle of brisk boiling of water. The vapor may carry salt water …
Continue ReadingCalculate the Density of Air at Different Pressures and Temperatures Using the Ideal Gas Law
You don’t need a table of air density values to find the density of air at different pressures and temperatures. You can calculate the density …
Continue ReadingDifferent Types of Marine Boilers Auxiliaries
Marine boilers auxiliaries include the boiler control system, forced draught fans, de-superheater, fuel oil pumps, heaters and filters, exhaust gas …
Continue ReadingHydraulic Gradient, Darcy's Law, and Groundwater Flow Modeling
Modeling of groundwater flow is important for a variety of applications, such as groundwater flow from an aquifer through wells for water supply or …
Continue ReadingTwo types of Modern Steam Turbines and Their Mechanical Arrangements
Impulse and reaction turbines, being dependent on the shape of the rotor blades and the method of steam entry and exit, are the two main types. …
Continue ReadingWhat is Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TEV) for Refrigerator, Air Conditioning Systems
Thermostatic expansion valve is one of the most commonly used throttling devices in the refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Let us see the …
Continue ReadingConstant Pressure Expansion Valve or Automatic Expansion Valve
This article describes another type of throttling valve: the constant pressure expansion valve.
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