Boiler Efficiency Determination Methods
Determining and adjusting the efficiency of a boiler in a power plant or a process industry is essential for energy savings. The main requirements for …
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Geometric Dimensioning Tolerancing Tutorial – GD&T Projected Tolerance in Engineering Drawings
This geometric dimensioning and tolerancing or GD&T tutorial will discuss projected tolerance and its application and benefits for preparing …
Continue ReadingHow Maglev Trains Work: Supported by Magnetism
As society has become more fast-paced, the need for a more efficient mode of transportation has arisen. One recent technology that meets this new …
Continue ReadingSimple Boiler Efficiency Calculation
A practical and simple method for calculating the efficiency of coal fired boilers is given in this article. Practical assumptions are used to …
Continue ReadingSpring Desing - How to Design and Choose the Right Coil Compression Spring - Part One - by John Sinitsky
Compression spring is one the most commonly used parts in machine mechanisms. A wide variety of coil compression springs are available as “on shelf” …
Continue ReadingWhat is Fourier's Law of Heat Conduction?
Heat conduction is one of the three modes of heat transfer. In 1822, a French physicist published a treatise giving a complete theory and mathematical …
Continue ReadingMaterials Used for Thermocouples. Shapes of Thermocouples
This article describes the materials used for thermocouples, their properties and the various shapes of thermocouples
Continue ReadingAutoCAD Tutorial on Auto CAD Linetypes. How to Set AutoCAD Linetypes?
This AutoCAD tutorial will talk about different AutoCAD linetypes and their usage in AutoCAD drawings.
Continue ReadingReduced Engergy Requirements for Lighting mean Reduced Costs for Power - Developments in Lighting
Considerable savings in energy have been possible in the lighting industry because of technological advances. This has been possible due to …
Continue ReadingWhat is a Thermocouple & How Does it Work? Principle of Working of Thermocouple
A thermocouple is a device used extensively for measuring temperature. Learn how the device works here.
Continue ReadingWhat are Thermistors? How Thermistors Work?
Thermistors are variable resistance type of transducers. Let us see what they are and their working.
Continue ReadingWhat is Lumen. What is Lux? Units of Measurement of Lighting
Energy for lighting is a important requirement in human beings day to day life. This article provides an introduction to the basics of …
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