Use a Rectangular Weir to Measure Water Flow Rate in an Open Channel
A rectangular weir is used to meter flow in an open channel. The head over the rectangular weir is measured and correlated with the water flow rate …
Continue ReadingA Guide to Gland Packing, Selection of Gland Packing, Standard sizes
In continuation with the previous article it discusses selection of gland packings, cutting procedure, removal procedure, standard sizes of gland …
Continue ReadingGuide to Gland Packing for Ship's Engine Rooms
A stuffing box used for shaft sealing may be one employing gland packings or using mechanical seals. Easily replaceable without opening up the whole …
Continue ReadingHow to Build a Fairy Night Light - Construction Explained
The simple circuit design of a fairy night light described here can be used to decorate a fairy doll or maybe a Christmas tree, to produce a stunning …
Continue ReadingTorque Calculations for the Gearbox: Strain Gauge & Calculation Method for Gearbox Input and Output Shaft
This article will discuss how to measure the torque requirement of gear box. We will discuss two methods for finding out the torque at the input and …
Continue ReadingHow Do Fluorescent Tube Lights Work? Explanation & Diagram Included
It may be the most brilliant way of illuminating our houses and dwellings to date. Yes, we are talking about fluorescent lights, which offer a more …
Continue ReadingBank Tubes in Process Boilers
Bank tubes in bi-drum boilers act as raisers and down comers between the two drums. They also carry the load of the bottom drum and its down comer. …
Continue ReadingSelf Locking Worm Gear – Operation, Applications, and Advantages of Self-Locking Worm Gears
After finishing this article, you will know what is a self locking worm gear, how a self-locking worm gear works, and the advantages/disadvantages and …
Continue ReadingUse a V Notch Weir to Measure Open Channel Flow Rate
A v notch weir is used to meter flow in an open channel. The v notch weir is very good for measuring a low flow rate of open channel flow. The head …
Continue ReadingShips Powered by Nuclear Energy
Nuclear Energy has been used to power warships since the mid-fifties. It operates similar to power station reactor, the heat generated by a nuclear …
Continue ReadingMicrometer Screw Gauge: Parts of a Micrometer Screw & Functions
Micrometer screw gauge is a form of calipers used for measuring small dimensions. Screw gauge in extensively used in the engineering field for …
Continue ReadingReciprocating Air Compressor-Explained.
The reciprocating air compressor is the most commonly used type everywhere in the world. The theory and design of a reciprocating air compressor have …
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