Parts of the Window Air Conditioners
The first and second articles of this series describe various parts of the window ACs.
Continue ReadingParts of Window AC. Window Air Conditioner Parts. AC Parts.
The second part of this series describes important parts of the window air conditioner like control system, thermostat, front panel, air filter, etc.
Continue ReadingPolynesian Instruments - What are Stick Charts?
Stick Chart is an ancient navigation method which was used by early seafarers to help them locate different islands and sea routes. Stick charts are …
Continue ReadingType of boat without motors - Bark boats explained
Similar to skin boats in structure, the bark boats are more tough and reliable. Find out more about these amazing boats in the article inside.
Continue ReadingUse the Friction Factor to Calculate Frictional Head Loss (Pressure Drop) for Pipe Flow
Frictional head loss (or pressure drop) in pipe flow is related to the friction factor and flow velocity by the Darcy Weisbach equation. Reynolds …
Continue ReadingWater Rafts Explored - Inflatable Rafts, Wooden Rafts and Other Types of Rafts Explained
Rafts are one of the very ancient boats that are still used extensively. It is just because of their simplicity and usefulness that rafts are still …
Continue ReadingWhat is Civil Engineering?
Civil engineering is the oldest and one of the most versatile branches of engineering. Every structure that we see around today is a creation of civil …
Continue ReadingBuilding Fire Resistant Structures
Devastating. The single word that describes the material, financial, and emotional damage caused by fires in structures. We rely on buildings to …
Continue ReadingSkin on Frame Boats - A Type of a Prehistoric Boat
Skin boat, as the name suggests, has animal skins used in its making. A type of a prehistoric boat, skin boats were used extensively in the olden days …
Continue ReadingSteam Temperature Imbalance in Tangential Fired Boilers
Reheat steam temperature imbalance in tangential fired boiler is common when coal is the fuel and the quality of coal changes. It can lead to higher …
Continue ReadingThe Coracle Boat - An Overview
Coracle is a type of boat whose usage dates back to the prehistoric age. Read more about this spectacular ancient boat here.
Continue ReadingThe Hydraulic Jump as a Transition from Subcritical to Supercritical Flow in Open Channel Flow
A hydraulic jump occurs in open channel flow where supercritical flow (Froude number > 1) is taking place on a slope that cannot maintain …
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