What is ISO 50001 – International Standard on Energy Management
ISO 50001 is the new International Standard on Energy Management, proposed by ISO. This article gives a basic look into the need and expectations …
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What is Psychrometry? Composition of Air
Psychrometry is the science of study of various properties of air, method of controlling its temperature and moisture content or humidity and its …
Continue ReadingFundamentals of Brazing and Soldering - Techniques
Are you interested in learning about soldering and brazing techniques, the purpose of flux, and the fundamentals of these processes? If so, the …
Continue ReadingHow to do FEA Analysis for Heat Transfer using Spreadsheet.
There are a lot of complex FEA softwares out there and sometimes the simplest tool such as a spreadsheet can be used to obtain results quickly. This …
Continue ReadingProblems with Aluminum Milling - What is Aluminum Milling?
Aluminum milling is considered by many like an easy task, but it demands special measures to avoid the most common problems. This article focus on …
Continue ReadingAll Machine Parts - Compression and Tension Coil Springs Overview
Mechanical springs are devices that are used to either lessen the load or multiply the same according to the requirement. Though the functionality is …
Continue ReadingConverting Rotational Motion to an Oscillating Motion
This article covers the basics of a crank rocker or crank slider four bar linkage and various applications used.
Continue ReadingHeating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) : Operations and maintenance
The primary function of scheduled maintenance for an HVAC system is to ensure an efficient system that will operate at optimum efficiency. Energy and …
Continue ReadingWhat is an Air to Air Heat Recovery Exchanger: Heat Exchanger Design Basics
As the name indicates, an air to air heat exchanger exchange heat between layers of air. This article will explore the function and design of air to …
Continue ReadingWhat is OxyFuel Combustion?
If combustion in a boiler takes place with oxygen instead of air, the resulting product is pure CO2 that can be directly sent to storage. How does …
Continue ReadingFree CAD Tutorials: Creating Complex Models Using Simple Modeling Features in 3D Modeling Software such as Pro Engineer and SolidWorks - Part 2
CAD applications like ProE and Solidworks as well as many others have extensive complex functions such as sweeps and surface functions that can be …
Continue ReadingBoiler Waterwall Tubes and Condenser Tube Leakage in Power Plants
Condenser tube leakage in power plants using brackish water can lead to hydrogen embrittlement tube failure in a large scale. The damage sometimes is …
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