Understanding Magnetron-Sputter Deposition of Coatings
Sputter Deposition is a thin film deposition and surface coating technique that exploits the sputter phenomenon to achieve thin film development. An …
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Nanotechnology in Energy - Solar
The applications of nanotechnology for energy are many. Nanotechnology batteries and nanotechnology solar are in advanced stages of development. …
Continue ReadingWhat is Dry Water?
Dry water is an amazing powdered form of water. It is completely dry, and has numerous applications in pollution control and hazardous material …
Continue ReadingWood Stove Secondary Combustion
Did you ever feel that much more heat could be made available from the combustible wood that is used on your wood stove? This article examines …
Continue ReadingConcepts for More Aerodynamic Semi Trucks
Exciting new technologies promise large improvements in the fuel efficiency of heavy trucks, which account for about 20 percent of traffic in the …
Continue ReadingDo I Need Hazwoper Training? - Requirements
Which workers need to complete HAZWOPER training, and what are the HAZWOPER training requirements? This article lists the requirements by role and …
Continue ReadingIs a Mcleod Gauge a Type of Manometer? - Description and Working Principle
The McLeod gauge is used to take pressure measurements of vacuum chambers and to calibrate other gauges. Its principle of operation relies on …
Continue ReadingWhat Powers the Alaska Pipeline?
The Alaska Pipeline runs from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez; a distance of 800 miles, and has been transporting local crude oil since 1977, using up to ten …
Continue ReadingThe Future of Nanotechnology - Applications of Micromachines
Commonly used in microelectronics, transportation and telecommunications, micromachines play an already important role in our lives that will soon …
Continue ReadingTesla Turbine Design and the Theory of Operation of an Industrial Tesla Turbine
This article contains a brief history of the design of the Tesla turbine, which is a bladeless turbine invented by Nikola Tesla in 1908 to 1913. …
Continue ReadingVolumetric Efficiency and Helmholtz Resonators in an Air Intake in an IC Engine
The volumetric efficiency and resonators in an air intake system are two closely related terms for the performance of naturally aspirated internal …
Continue ReadingBoiler Tube Leakage detection by Acoustic Instrument in Thermal Power Plant
Boiler tube leakage is a major cause of outage and generation loss in thermal power plants. Detection of boiler tube leakage is a very important …
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