Understanding Thread Gauges: GO and NO-GO Gauges, Precision Measurement
A person new to the inspection and metrology of threaded parts finds a plethora of gauge types existing in the inspection of screws and nuts. Their …
Continue ReadingBoiler safety relief valve setting and construction explained
Know the construction and working of this vital boiler mounting in the article
Continue ReadingCauses and Prevention of Corrosion
A large quantity of iron and steel is damaged because of corrosion, causing huge losses that may have been minimized by the adoption of appropriate …
Continue ReadingInstallation of the Split Air Conditioners: Deciding the Location of Indoor and Outdoor Units
The installation of the split air conditioners is the most important and crucial part. If it is done properly your air conditioner will give you …
Continue ReadingTips for Plastic Part Design and Engineering – Guidelines for Draft Angle, Wall Thickness, Fillet, Radius and Boss
Plastic part design is a specialized job and a little different than product design using metals. Five important tips for plastic part product design …
Continue ReadingBoiler Feed Water System Diagram and Explanation - What is the Open Feed System?
Learn about the open type of feed water system which is used for a cyclic process that takes place between a boiler and a turbine.
Continue ReadingClosed Feed Water Boiler System Explained
Learn about the construction and working of the closed feed system and how it differs from the open system.
Continue ReadingLeaf Spring Design Guidelines – Laminated Leaf Spring Design Procedures, Formula and Example
You can find leaf springs in almost all four wheelers. In this article we discuss how to design a leaf spring and the typical guidelines for a leaf …
Continue ReadingSlagging and Fouling in Coal Fired Boilers
Deposition and slagging in coal fired boilers can be a major cause for poor performance and sometimes low availability of the unit. Here we look at …
Continue ReadingSplit phase motor wiring - Learn how single phase motors are made self-starting
Single-Phase motors are not self-starting but Split-phase motors are the solution. Learn about the speed/torque characteristics and centrifugal …
Continue ReadingSteam recovery systems - What is an Auxiliary Feed System?
Learn about the working of an auxiliary feed system used on board ships and it uses
Continue ReadingBasic Methods of Waste Management: Incineration, Landfills and Recycling
After the industrial revolution, waste management became an important and necessary function. Learn some of the main methods used in managing waste …
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