Design Parameters of Foundations in Seismic Zones
In seismic zones foundations are subjected to additional forces due to earthquakes. This will depend on the area and intensity of the earthquake. …
Continue ReadingRocket Science: How Thrust Augmentation Nozzles increase Performance
This article contains a technical description of how thrust augmentation nozzles increase the performance of rocket thrusters and solve the problem of …
Continue ReadingThe Carolyn Dorothy - First Hybrid Tugboat
The first diesel – battery electric hybrid tugboat Carolyn Dorothy has been built and is operating in San Pedro Harbor. The distinctive design …
Continue ReadingCleaning Air Handler and Air Handler Drain Lines
Wondering, how to clean air handler units and drain lines? Here, the simple process of cleaning air handler and drain lines is described through …
Continue ReadingSolar Power Inverters, Converters, and Regulators - Advice for Completing the System
Understanding the roles of power regulators, inverters, and converters is important for completing a solar power system in such a way that all …
Continue ReadingAir Conditioning: Should All Windows Be Closed in the Home?
Air conditioning in the home is used in warm countries; keeping the inside temperature relatively cool whilst lowering the humidity of the air. It is …
Continue ReadingCruise Ship Gas Mileage
This article explains the fuel efficiency of both large and small cruise ships, then divides that by the number of passengers for a true figure.
Continue ReadingTypes of Cooling Towers - Natural Draft and Mechanical Draft
This article provides information about the two types of cooling towers most commonly found- namely natural draft and mechanical draft. Find out how …
Continue ReadingWhat a Pyrometer Can Tell Us About Turbocharger Health
Turbochargers provide an important function on a marine two-stroke diesel engine by supplying scavenge air. The turbocharger turbine is rotated by …
Continue ReadingWhat is the Shelf Life of Synthetic Motor Oil?
The shelf life of synthetic motor oil is an important issue that needs to be deliberated accordingly. The motor oils retain their chemical properties …
Continue ReadingTesting for Cement Content in Concrete Slabs and Samples
Cement content in any concrete has a direct relation to the strength of the concrete, its durability and impermeability. For tests for cement content …
Continue ReadingHow a Bandgap Reference IC Works
Zener diodes tend to be easily affected by external temperature variation and therefore are not reliable enough for deriving consistent voltage …
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