Why Economizer and Air Pre-Heaters are Provided in Boilers
Boilers are provided with economizer and air pre-heaters to recover heat from the flue gases. An increase of about 20% in boiler efficiency is …
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Performance Optimization of Chemical Recovery Boiler
This part deals with the optimization of black liquor fired recovery boiler operation to achieve the best reduction efficiency and highest steam …
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The Equation of State for Real Gases Part Four
An isothermal plot for an ideal gas shows one or more hyperbolas where PV is a constant. How is an isothermal plot for a van der Waals gas different?
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The Equation of State for Real Gases Part Two
In this article, we begin deriving an equation of state for real gases by using van der Waals’ modification of kinetic theory.
Continue ReadingChemical Recovery Boilers in Pulp and Paper Plants - Kraft Black Liquor
This part of the article deals with the effect of various specific parameters of black liquor fired chemical recovery boilers. Black liquor is a …
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The Equation of State for Real Gases Part One
The ideal gas law fails for gases that are near condensation. A physics graduate student came up with a modified equation by amending the kinetic …
Continue ReadingCasting Process of a Metal - Solidification in the Mould
Crystallization of solids from liquid state is a peculiar phenomenon found in several industrial processes including casting. Learn the fundamentals …
Continue ReadingHelical Gears vs Spur Gears - Advantages and Disadvantages Compared
If you have observed a spur gear application, you may have noticed that the spur gear can be replaced by a helical gear. Where should a helical gear …
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Rare Earth Magnet Wave Pump keeps Salt Water Aquarium Scum-Free
Keeping a sea water aquarium at home is an expensive and high-maintenance task. Moreover, the scum that gets generated adds to the labor. But a newly …
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Sand Casting Techniques – Types of Patterns
Casting is used to produce similar components quickly and economically. Learn about the various types of patterns which are used in the casting …
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