Metal Failure Analysis & Steps to Investigate the Failure
Failure of metal when subjected to cyclic loading, overloading, etc. is a common phenomenon. Initial observation, background data of the metal, …
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The Future of Mechanical Engineering
The future of mechanical engineering has paved way for engineering milestones such as biomechanics, nano-engineering, robotics, microelectronics etc. …
Continue ReadingSelection and Design of Air Curtains
Air curtains come in many varied shapes and sizes. The possible applications are just as varied. From a small scale air curtain creating an inviting …
Continue ReadingThe Efficiency of Power Plants of Different Types
Electricity generation is only conversion of energy from different forms to Electricity which is the most convenient form of energy. How efficiently …
Continue ReadingISO System of Tolerance, Fundamental Tolerance, and Calculation of Tolerance for Shafts and Holes
This article is based on the basic concept of ISO System of tolerance. We will discuss fundamental deviation, fundamental tolerance, and the …
Continue ReadingCareer Paths for A Junior Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical engineering is a wonderful area of knowledge having a very broad scope and span. Do you really know what all job opportunities are …
Continue ReadingRobotics Technology Developments with emphasis on Industrial Robots
Robotics technology consists of the devices, components, designs, and programming that have gone into development of robots as we know them today. A …
Continue ReadingLower Pressure Operation of Boiler than Designed – Implications
Boiler operation at very low pressure carrying high load leads to problems in the boiler performance as well as overall plant heat rate.
Continue ReadingThe Second Law of Thermodynamics
In this article you will learn the two classical statements of second law, that is the Kelvin-Plank statement and Clausius statement. You will also …
Continue ReadingIncinerating Tires for Energy
Worn or damaged vehicle tires can no longer be disposed of in landfill sites, being classed as a hazardous material. However they are now being …
Continue ReadingBoiler Pipelines Steam Blowing Procedure: Why and How
Steam blowing allows power station boilers and pipelines to ensure that during normal operation no adhering material in the superheaters, reheaters, …
Continue ReadingHow Do Coal Power Plants Work?
The question, ‘How does a coal power plant work?’ can be answered at many levels. Fundamentally a coal fired power plant converts the …
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