Design, Applications, Advantages, and Manufacturing of the Involute Gear
The involute gear is very popular in industry. In this gear design article, we will define the involute gear and will discuss the design, …
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Heat Exchanger Flow: Cross flow, Parallel flow, Counter Flow Heat Exchangers
The flow pattern through a heat exchanger affects the required heat exchanger surface. A counterflow heat exchanger needs the lowest heat transfer …
Continue ReadingKw Mechanical Force vs Kw of Electrical power– Know the Governing Equations and Units
As a mechanical design engineer you have to deal with Kw mechanical force as well as Kw of electrical power. This article will help you understand the …
Continue ReadingHow to Increase Steel I-Beam Strength without Increasing Cost
This article will discuss a method of I-beam design by which you can modify a standard size steel I-beam so that the I beam strength will increase …
Continue ReadingBoiler Operation with Low Furnace Pressure
Low furnace pressure can cause equal damage like furnace pressurization or a explosion. Low furnace pressure leads to a situation called furnace …
Continue ReadingWhat are Gear Couplings?
This article deals with Gear Couplings. The article describes constructional aspects and selection procedures for flexible gear couplings.
Continue ReadingMachinery Lubrication
A lubrication system is essential for wear prevention in machine parts. The hydraulic oil forms a thin film between the moving parts that prevents …
Continue ReadingR22 Replacement Options. R22 Alternative Refrigerants
Since refrigerant R22 has ozone depletion potential, it is use is being stopped in the phase manner. There are several alternative refrigerants …
Continue ReadingAdvantages of the Radial Drilling Machine
Can you imagine the hassles of not being able to drill a hole through a work piece that is too large to fit in your drilling machine’s table? …
Continue ReadingThermal Conduction/Thermal Convection Heat Transfer Calculations Using Thermal Resistances
Heat transfer by a combination of thermal conduction and thermal convection can be analyzed using conductive thermal resistance and convective thermal …
Continue ReadingR22 Phase Out Timeline. Freon 22 Bans Timeline
R22 is one of the most popular refrigerants used in number of refrigeration and air conditioning applications. Unfortunately, it has to be phased out …
Continue ReadingWhat are Bibby Couplings?
This article deals with Bibby Resilient type couplings. The article describes constructional aspects of the coupling and the selection procedures for …
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