Working Principle of Internal Combustion Engines
The Spark Ignition (SI) engines work on the principle of cycle of operations invented by Nicolaus A. Otto in the year 1876. The Compression Ignition …
Continue ReadingTypes of Internal Combustion Engines: Reciprocating and Rotary Engines
There are two main types of IC engines: spark ignition (SI) engines (petrol or gasoline engine) and compression ignition (CI) or diesel engine. Both …
Continue ReadingPurifying Oil – The Centrifuge Way
What do you do when you want to filter some impurities from the oil in your can which, over the course of time, may be caused by soil, dust, water or …
Continue ReadingASHRAE: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
(ASHRAE) has been responsible for promoting research and development in the heating, refrigerating and air-conditioning field. It has also developed a …
Continue ReadingCNC Machine Programmer: CNC Programmer Job Description
One great option after completing graduation in Mechanical Engineering is becoming a CNC programmer. As a CNC programmer you write programs for …
Continue ReadingHistory Of Ship Manufacturing: From Concept To Construction
Water occupies nearly three-fourths of the Earth’s surface in various forms such as oceans, seas, and lakes. Man has been adventurous right from the …
Continue ReadingHistory Of Robot Welding And Its Use Today
Whenever I mention the word “welding” mostly you must be reminded of a person wearing thick gloves, a dark shield and holding some rod in his/her hand …
Continue ReadingArc Welding Safety: Knowing the Risks and Required Equipment
Arc welding is an extremely useful process for joining metals as we learned in a couple of previous articles but since high current and substantial …
Continue ReadingUses of Computational Science Computer Modeling Helps Solve Global Problems
Computer modeling using mathematics serves society in numerous ways, from helping simulate natural disasters to simple manufacturing processes. Learn …
Continue ReadingAC or Air Conditioners Buying Guide
Of the various types of air conditioners, the best ones for your home or office are window and split air conditioners. The window air conditioners are …
Continue ReadingAn Introduction to CAD - Computer Assisted Drafting
Marvels of engineering excellence are all around us and sometimes we get so absorbed in their beauty and grandeur that we seldom stop to think how …
Continue ReadingAre CFCs Destroying the Ozone Layer?
The chlorine atoms present in CFC refrigerants are the cause of depletion of the ozone layer and greenhouse effect. Chlorine reacts with ozone and …
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