http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/mechanical.aspxenhttp://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/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/mechanical/articles/56406.aspxWed, 18 Nov 2009 16:14:05 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56406sanejamesAlthough polymer materials are used as both domestic and industrial items, many people seldom think about them. Plastic is a popular example for a polymer material that has a broad usage, but the industrial applications of polymers possess a remarkable importance for many businesses and industries. Introduction to Polymer Materials Polymers are a t...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/mechanical/articles/56403.aspxWed, 18 Nov 2009 15:31:34 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56403ons2001Assembly tolerance chain stack up analysis is the secret of designing a good assembly. This tolerance stack tutorial will explain how to perform tolerance chain stack up analysis by root square sum or RSS method. There are many methods and tools available for performing the assembly tolerance stack up analysis. I already have an article on worst ca...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/mechanical/articles/56397.aspxWed, 18 Nov 2009 13:49:19 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56397hareshskThis article describes the various parts of the solenoid and the working of the solenoid valve. Let us now see the parts of the solenoid, which will also help us understand the working of the solenoid valve. The parts of the typical solenoid valve are shown in the figure below and described below. Solenoid Valve Parts of the Solenoid Valve and thei...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/mechanical/articles/25424.aspxWed, 18 Nov 2009 13:26:33 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:25424johnzactrubaGas Turbines are one of the most efficient equipment for converting fuel energy to mechanical energy. How does a Gas Turbine work? What are the auxiliary systems for the Gas Turbine? This article explains in simple terms the working of the Auxiliary Systems in the Gas Turbine Power Plant. The three main sections of a Gas Turbine are the Com...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/mechanical/articles/56320.aspxTue, 17 Nov 2009 21:01:27 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56320ons2001This GD&T tutorial will talk about assembly tolerance chain stack up analysis and will describe the procedure of calculating the tolerance chain stack up analysis in a practical manner. All the machining process produces the components within certain amount of tolerance to its desired dimensions. As the precision of the machining process increa...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/mechanical/articles/56315.aspxTue, 17 Nov 2009 20:29:24 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56315johnzactrubaSoot blowers keep the heat transfer surfaces in a boiler clean. A brief description of the working of soot blowers is given in this article. Chimney Sweeps have been legendary characters in English literature from Hans Christian Anderson to Charles Dickens. In the earlier days when houses had fireplaces, the Chimney Sweep did the function of cleani...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/mechanical/articles/56289.aspxTue, 17 Nov 2009 17:03:24 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56289vishalseafarerA detailed article helping you to understand what Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) is and how it is used in F1 to recovery some part of the energy that is lost. Kinetic Energy Recovery System, KERS Introduction: KERS stands for Kinetic Energy Recovery System. In short, what it does is to convert a part of the energy lost in braking and...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/mechanical/articles/56267.aspxTue, 17 Nov 2009 13:17:04 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56267hareshskThis article explains what the solenoid is, and how solenoid valve is formed from it. What is Solenoid? The solenoid is the coil of the insulated or the enameled wire wound around the solid or hollow shape made up of iron or steel or any other ferromagnetic material. The material around which the coil is wound is called as the core material. Wh...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/mechanical/articles/25423.aspxTue, 17 Nov 2009 04:11:16 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:25423johnzactrubaGas Turbines are one of the most efficient equipment for converting fuel energy to mechanical energy. How does a Gas Turbine work? What are auxiliary systems ? This article explains in simple terms the working of the main parts of the Gas Turbine. Gas turbine functions in the same way as the Internal Combustion engine. It sucks in air from ...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/mechanical/articles/56115.aspxMon, 16 Nov 2009 16:37:28 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56115zaidaysenIn this article we look at what can be done to install a new throttle potentiometer onto a throttle body. Introduction Racing enthusiasts in the East Coast of South Africa are usually restricted from any advanced engine modifications by either a lack of funds (as a result of the mediocre median wage earned by citizens of a third world country) or a...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/mechanical/articles/26216.aspxMon, 16 Nov 2009 14:49:45 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:26216naveenagrawalRobots are not just machines, they are many steps ahead a typical machine. Robots like machines can perform different tough jobs easily but the advancement is that they can do it by their own. Once programmed robots can perform required tasks repeatedly in exactly the same way. Introduction The modern definition of a robot can be an electro-mechani...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/mechanical/articles/56054.aspxMon, 16 Nov 2009 04:14:27 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56054rmcclellanAutomobile manufacturers are working on ways to improve the fuel economy of our vehicles and to reduce emissions. One of the technologies that they are working on is electric vehicles. Components of an Electric Vehicle In an electric vehicle the traditional gasoline or diesel engine and fuel tank is replaced with an electric motor, a battery pack a...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/mechanical/articles/56053.aspxMon, 16 Nov 2009 04:07:07 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56053johnsinitQuick release pins are non-threaded and hand operated, which means that they are easy and fast to operate. Generally, they are utilized to hold shear loads in stainless steel and plated steel components. Introduction - How Release Pins Work? Firstl, let's consider how quick release pins function generally. The adjacent joining parts can be rele...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/mechanical/articles/25425.aspxMon, 16 Nov 2009 03:59:38 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:25425johnzactrubaGas Turbines are in service all over the globe. Performance varies with locations ans ambient conditions. Why does it perform differently ? ISO has developed ratings that specify input conditions while specifying Gas Turbines. Read this article to know more about it. The same Gas Turbine performs differently in the high altitudes of LaPaz, Boli...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/mechanical/articles/55998.aspxSun, 15 Nov 2009 17:52:22 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55998rmcclellanIn the past, being “green” and having a car did not easily go together. However, the automotive manufacturers and the regulators are currently taking significant actions to help us all be greener in our cars. Eco Friendly Driving -Technology and Tips Engineers are working on hybrids (micro and full), electric vehicles, alternative fuel ...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/mechanical/articles/55997.aspxSun, 15 Nov 2009 17:37:52 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55997drvtsHigh furnace pressure is a direct indication of a disturbance in combustion performance. The rate of change in the furnace pressure can vary very much, that is from a simple sudden surge due to fuel variations to a huge furnace explosion. Combustion in a boiler furnace is normally considered a controlled explosion, as all boilers operate at a regim...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/mechanical/articles/55996.aspxSun, 15 Nov 2009 17:10:10 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55996temaireThe increase in popularity of electric guitars is primarily due to the unique sound it generates. Electric guitar pickups are responsible for this unique sound, in which two magnetic fields interact, sending an induced current of varying frequency to the amplifier. Electric Guitar Pickups During the 1930’s and 1940’s, the increased popularity in ja...