Types of Kinematic Joints in the Design of Machines
The members forming the mechanisms and machines are connected together through Kinematic Joints. The properties of joints such as relative motion and …
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Advantages of Geothermal Power Plants. Advantages of Using Geothermal Energy for Producing Electricity
Geothermal power plants are used for production of electricity from geothermal energy. The traditional thermal power plants need fuel for generating …
Continue ReadingWhat is Kinematics? Kinematics - Design of Mechanisms: Introduction to kinematics
Machines as simple as livers, machines such as James Watt’s steam engine and the industrial robots such as PUMA all are composed of mechanisms whether …
Continue ReadingWhat is a Gyroscope? Learn All About the Mechanics of a Gyroscope in This Article
Do you know what a Gyroscope is? Do you know the Principle of Precession? A gyroscope Literally defies gravity and is based on the principles of …
Continue ReadingWhat is a Wind Turbine? How They Work
Wind turbines convert wind energy directly into electrical energy. Individual wind turbines can be installed for the domestic purpose, while for the …
Continue ReadingPower Scenario of the World – Fuel for Power Plants. Renewable Energy
We have been reading a lot about depleting reserves of oil and fossil fuel and the rising demand for energy with the ever growing development across …
Continue ReadingHow Photovoltaic Cells Work? What is Photovoltaic or PV or Solar Cell? Applications of Solar Energy, renewable energy.
Photovoltaic cell converts solar energy directly into electrical energy, which is stored in the rechargeable battery and used for various applications …
Continue ReadingWhat is Vibration? Importance of Vibration.
This article briefly describes about the importance of Vibration in the field of engineering. Vibration tends to have plenty of advantages and a lot …
Continue ReadingWARP vs Turbine: Comparison of Wind Power Plants – Part IV
A Wind Amplified Rotor Platform has several unique features which makes it a better choice as compared to a conventional wind turbine. Find out the …
Continue ReadingWhat is Heat Transfer? What is Conduction Heat transfer? What is Convestion Heat Transfer? What is Radiation Heat Transfer?
Heat is the form of energy that flows from body at high temperature to the body at low temperature. There are three modes of heat transfer: …
Continue ReadingWhat is Heat? How Does Heat Transfer?
Discussion about heat transmission and how it affects HVAC-R performance.
Continue ReadingCareers in Mechanical Engineering Power Plant Operator
A typical power plant, be it of any type namely nuclear, thermal, hydro – all require specialized staff and operators in order to carry out several …
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