What makes a machine different from a Robot? What improvisations convert a dumb machine into a Robot? Though the basic construction of a robot is very …
Continue ReadingRobotics engineers can design robots which can do a whole lot of things, ranging from delicate and precision tasks such as fitting small parts of …
Continue ReadingThe boiler in a modern Thermal Power Plant produces steam at very high pressures and temperatures. One of the most important yet simple test that …
Continue ReadingThis article presents an introduction to the constant gas volume thermometer and its usefulness as a standard for other thermometers.
Continue ReadingWhy may your soda can burst open if you leave it in your car too long on very hot days? Why do closed jars or aerosol cans or beer kegs explode when …
Continue ReadingThe article describes the life of a junior marine engineer and the various tasks he has to perform on board. This article has not been written with …
Continue ReadingIn the previous article we saw the various tasks a junior engineer has to perform and also how the work on board is different from what he did in his …
Continue ReadingMarine navigation often requires precise calculation of tide and water levels when entering or leaving port. Sometimes big ships have very little …
Continue ReadingNamed after its inventor, the Atkinson engine differs from other combustion engines where efficiency is emphasized over power.
Continue ReadingRobots are not just machines, they are many steps ahead a typical machine. Robots like machines can perform different tough jobs easily but the …
Continue ReadingBefore understanding a ship’s structure, it is extremely important to known and remember the basic terminologies that are used in building a …
Continue ReadingThe way projects are constructed in China is different from the rest of the world. An understanding of how projects are implemented is a must for …
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