Ammonia Water Absorption Refrigeration System: How Does it Work?
This article describes the various parts of ammonia-water absorption system and how it works.In this system ammonia works as the refrigerant and water …
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Use of Hybrid Air Cooled Condenser/Evaporative Cooling for Steam Power Plant Condenser Cooling
The air cooled condenser is a low water use option used for steam power plant water cooling, but at a cost and performance penalty. Adding a small …
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What are Gear Trains? Variable Gear Train
This article will discuss different gear trains. After finishing the article you will know what gear trains are and what a variable gear train is.
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Absorption Refrigeration System, Cycle, unit, how does it Work?
This article describes what the absorption refrigeration system is, the basic absorption refrigeration system, parts of the this system and how it …
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Torque Calculations for the Gearbox: Strain Gauge & Calculation Method for Gearbox Input and Output Shaft
This article will discuss how to measure the torque requirement of gear box. We will discuss two methods for finding out the torque at the input and …
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Bank Tubes in Process Boilers
Bank tubes in bi-drum boilers act as raisers and down comers between the two drums. They also carry the load of the bottom drum and its down comer. …
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Self Locking Worm Gear – Operation, Applications, and Advantages of Self-Locking Worm Gears
After finishing this article, you will know what is a self locking worm gear, how a self-locking worm gear works, and the advantages/disadvantages and …
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Micrometer Screw Gauge: Parts of a Micrometer Screw & Functions
Micrometer screw gauge is a form of calipers used for measuring small dimensions. Screw gauge in extensively used in the engineering field for …
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Reciprocating Air Compressor-Explained.
The reciprocating air compressor is the most commonly used type everywhere in the world. The theory and design of a reciprocating air compressor have …
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Understanding a Vernier Caliper
The vernier caliper is one of the most versatile measuring equipments in the field of mechanical engineering. Vernier calipers are known for their …
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