http://www.brighthub.comen-UShttp://www.brighthub.com/engineering/mechanical/articles/26212.aspxMon, 23 Nov 2009 12:33:03 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:26212raunekkThis article describes how basic zoning of an HVAC system is to be done. It also enumerates some basic and important points that should be taken into consideration while designing a multi zonal system. Design considerations From the previous article we know that a zone is a part of the building that is controlled by a single thermostat. Also, a mul...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/mechanical/articles/26551.aspxMon, 23 Nov 2009 04:02:04 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:26551naveenagrawalHydraulic Turbines transfer the energy from a flowing fluid to a rotating shaft. Turbine itself means a thing which rotates or spins. To know more about what are Hydraulic Turbines, what is the working principle of Hydraulic Turbines and how are they classified, read on through this article series. Leonardo da Vinci once said “The power of water ha...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/mechanical/articles/26215.aspxMon, 23 Nov 2009 04:00:32 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:26215naveenagrawalRobotics engineers can design robots which can do a whole lot of things, ranging from delicate and precision tasks such as fitting small parts of watches and to the hazardous tasks such as fuelling the chambers of nuclear reactors. Robots are thought to be super-machines but they have limitations. Despite the great advancements in the field of robo...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/civil/articles/56905.aspxMon, 23 Nov 2009 00:11:31 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56905smoothwhirlLiquid wood can be formed into any shape like plastics, and has the advantage that it can be recycled. After suitable treatment, it can be sawed, planed, painted, drilled, carved, nailed, or glued. Though still in the development stage, it may considerably replace plastics in the near future. What Is Liquid Wood Liquid wood is a tough, thermoplasti...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/mechanical/articles/56894.aspxSun, 22 Nov 2009 22:30:35 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56894raunekkThe "Gun engine" is an engine based on the same mechanism as that of a conventional gun. This green engine provides highest efficiency without leaving a carbon footprint. Find out more about this peculiar engine in the article inside. Introduction Gun Engine is a green energy engine that has the same mechanism as that of a conventional gun....http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/mechanical/articles/56885.aspxSun, 22 Nov 2009 20:28:14 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56885ons2001This GD&T article will comparatively discuss the concepts of datum, datum feature and datum target with example. There are five different terms starting with the word "datum" in ASME Y 14.5 (the Bible of GD&T). Out of the five we will comparatively discuss three terms: datum , datum feature, and datum target. Datum Feature Datum f...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/civil/articles/56856.aspxSun, 22 Nov 2009 06:02:44 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56856BabesConing of wheels is a method of beveling the wheels to avoid depreciation to the wheels and rims. Normally the wheels are conned by a cone of semi-angle. It is based on the theorem of coning. Read on to get more idea………… Introduction Railway wheels are usually beveled by means of a cone semi-angle of the arrangement of 1/20 ...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/mechanical/articles/26370.aspxSun, 22 Nov 2009 06:01:57 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:26370naveenagrawalIn the last article the two most basic types of base bodies of manipulators, Cartesian and cylindrical, were discussed. In this article we will take up some more types of industrial robots or manipulators base bodies. Types of Base Bodies of Manipulators As the number of members and the degrees of freedom of the joints connecting those increases th...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/mechanical/articles/56841.aspxSun, 22 Nov 2009 00:09:51 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56841sanejamesCeramics are typically hard and chemically stable materials with valuable applications. Traditional and advanced are the main types of ceramics, and the advanced ceramics industry is a rapidly growing industry with important functional applications. Introduction to Ceramics Ceramics are special materials with many applications in almost all the eng...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/civil/articles/56819.aspxSat, 21 Nov 2009 18:38:55 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56819raunekkChannel Tunnel, one of the world's greatest tunnel is built beneath the famous English Channel and connects France and England. Find out more about the construction of this spectacular engineering feat in the article inside. Introduction The Channel Tunnel passes below the English Channel and connects England and France. The thirty-mile-long tu...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/civil/articles/56815.aspxSat, 21 Nov 2009 17:24:36 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56815smoothwhirlSelf compacting concrete, unlike conventional concrete, can be conveniently poured in narrow places since it does not require vibration. The ingredients in self-compacting concrete are the same as in conventional concrete except for the water reducing agent that improves its properties. What Is Self Compacting Concrete Self compacting concrete is a...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/mechanical/articles/26371.aspxSat, 21 Nov 2009 15:29:03 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:26371naveenagrawalRobots used in industries mostly perform the tasks of picking and placing different things. These functions are similar to that of a human arm, hold something and then place and fit that at the require spot. Such robotic arms are also called as manipulators. They have different types of Base Bodies. Structure of Industrial Robots or Manipulators Ro...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/mechanical/articles/26214.aspxSat, 21 Nov 2009 15:28:21 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:26214naveenagrawalWhat makes a machine different from a Robot? What improvisations convert a dumb machine into a Robot? Though the basic construction of a robot is very much build on the structure of a machine but there are certain things like, actuators, sensors and controllers added to it which makes it a Robot. Robot: Advancement over Machines The bas...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/mechanical/articles/56779.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 22:34:07 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56779drvtsFurnace seal breakage can result in unit trip either due to high furnace pressure or due to flame failure. Hence it is a good operating practice to keep a regular check and maintain the water level in the furnace bottom seal trough. Top supported balanced draft furnaces are designed with a furnace bottom seal to take care of the downward expansion ...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/civil/articles/56610.aspxThu, 19 Nov 2009 19:27:59 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56610smoothwhirlNuclear power plants use water that is converted into steam for generating electricity. If an unexpected nuclear plant emergency occurs you should know what you should be doing before, during and after the incident. Nuclear Power Plant Emergency Nuclear power plants consume heat produced from nuclear fission to convert water into steam. The steam i...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/mechanical/articles/56566.aspxThu, 19 Nov 2009 19:07:22 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56566bangor231146Despite the recent government drive to encourage us to recycle, we are rapidly running out of suitable landfill sites for our rubbish. The only viable alternative is incineration of the rubbish, raising steam through waste heat boilers to drive steam turbine power generators producing electricity Waste to Engergy (WtE) - Electricity from Mu...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/mechanical/articles/23734.aspxThu, 19 Nov 2009 13:52:26 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23734johnzactrubaBurning Coal in a power plant produces a number of pollutants. Some of these pollutants are specific to the type of fuel or is part of the combustion process or related to the design and configuration of the plant. This article highlights the major pollutants discharged from the power plant. Carbon Dioxide (CO2) CO 2 was thought of as a pro...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/electrical/articles/56541.aspxThu, 19 Nov 2009 08:47:09 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56541SwagatamIn many digital circuits, switching delays play an important role for a correct specified functioning of the entire circuit. Learn how CMOS inverters can be used for the purpose Introduction Electronics is fun both for DIY or study purposes and have already learned about several activities and circuits such as ghost detector , DC mobile charger and...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/electrical/articles/56532.aspxThu, 19 Nov 2009 07:27:06 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56532SwagatamOnce you get well versed with the pin connections of the IC 4017, you will find that its wiring configurations are unlimited... Introduction We have already studied about the 8085 pin description and the 4060 chip in our discussions related to Integrated Circuit chips. We also learnt how to decouple a logic circuit . In this article we will talk ab...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/electrical/articles/56513.aspxThu, 19 Nov 2009 04:24:16 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56513shankar13288Realization of one flip-flop using another flip-flop is very useful, when you don't have the actual flip-flop which is best suited for a particular storage element. Learn about the realization concept in detail. Introduction In the previous articles we discussed about the various types of flip-flops that are being used in various storage elemen...