The Building of Brooklyn Bridge - How the Brooklyn Bridge Was Build
It was stated to in 1867 that the building of the Brooklyn Bridge would create not only the greatest bridge at that time, but also the greatest …
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I Learnt from That - Bacteria causes Engine Room Fire
We all know that a fire requires heat, fuel, and oxygen. Have you ever wondered how a bacteria could be the source of ignition? Read here to know …
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Use of Excel Spreadsheets to Calculate Forced Convection Heat Transfer Coefficients
Forced convection heat transfer coefficient correlations are in terms of Nusselt, Prandtl, and Reynolds numbers. Download Excel spreadsheets to help …
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Air Motors - How to Compute Work Done per Air Cycle
In this article we shall discuss how an air motor works and also the work done by an air motor.
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How to Build a Simple Electronic Refrigerator Appliance Compressor Failure Protector
Gadgets involving compressors like ACs and refrigerators are particularly prone to sudden and intermittent Mains voltage breaks, but ironically don’t …
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Marine Exhaust Valve Improved Design
This article discusses exhaust valves used in the marine diesel, properties of materials, new design features, causes for exhaust valve burning, …
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I Learned from That: Garbled Communications in Port Lead to Accident
I was sailing third engineer on an Ulster Steamship cargo ship in 1969. We were on the UK to Montreal, Quebec and Great Lakes run, which was great in …
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I Learned From That: Lack of Tool Safety Practices causes Chisel Job to go Awry
It was 1968 and I was sailing as 4th Engineer on an Ulster Steamship general cargo ship trading between the UK and the Great Lakes. The main engine …
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Role of Bacteria and Enzymes in Septic Tank Systems
A septic tank is an enclosed container manufactured from concrete, fiberglass or plastic and is buried in the yard. Sewage and grey water from the …
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To Know How to Read a Survey Map You Need To Understand Survey Map Symbols
We are more used to maps that indicate roads, towns and other details required for our travel or information. Geological survey maps indicate a number …
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