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Properties of Fluid: Part-2

Some of the important properties of the fluid are: density or mass density of the fluid, specific weight or weight density of the fluid, specific volume of the fluid, specific gravity or relative density of the fluid, viscosity of the fluid and others. All these are discussed in this two-part series

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Properties of the Fluid: Part-1

Some of the important properties of the fluid are: density or mass density of the fluid, specific weight or weight density of the fluid, specific volume of the fluid, specific gravity or relative density of the fluid, viscosity of the fluid and others. All these are discussed in this two-part series

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Interesting Examples of Surface Tension in our Day-to-Day Life

Surface tension is one of the most important and interesting properties of the fluids. Have you ever wondered why some insects like water strider can walk on water? Is it a miracle? Let us see some more interesting examples of the surface tension of fluids in our daily life:

Published by Haresh Khemani (22558 pts) on Oct 8, 2009 to
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Design of Three Way Tipper Mechanism for Construction Trucks

In order to save unloading costs, tipper trucks are becoming very popular nowadays. The basic tipper mechanism of a three way tipper construction truck will be explained in this article.

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Broach Elements - Part 1

Broaching is the manufacturing process that allow to remove material from the piece surface, gradually by the action of cutting edges arranged in series, in a single pass. This article focus on the broach elements.

Published by Carlos Brito (624 pts) on Aug 31, 2009 to
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Great Engineers - Chalres Parsons, the Inventor of the Steam Turbine

With the invention of the steam turbine Charles Algernon Parsons revolutionized both the generation of electricity and the propulsion of marine vessels. Not only did Parsons invent the steam turbine, he also built various optical devices and invented non-skid automobile chains.

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Applications of Solar Energy: Part-4: Solar Street Lights

The solar street lights work on the principle of the photovoltaic cell or solar cell. The solar cell converts solar energy to the electrical energy which is stored in the battery. The solar lamp draws the current from this battery and it requires no other wiring.

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Soundproofing of Air Conditioning Ducts

Soundproofing air conditioning ducts is to prevent the unwanted noise generated from the air conditioner. It is generated by the air handlers in the ducts which contains blowers that create vibrations transmitted as noise. It can be mitigated by absorbent materials and vibration isolators.

Published by Babes (8329 pts) on Aug 2, 2009 to
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Exploration and Production of Hydrocarbons - Big Picture First

The influence of fossil fuels can never be overemphasized on human civilization. From power plants to automobiles, lubricants to paints and synthetic yarns to cosmetics, petroleum products are used everywhere. A journey of oil and natural gas industry, from exploration to production of Hydrocarbons.

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Exploration and Production of Hydrocarbons – Drilling

The definite presence or absence of hydrocarbons in formations beneath the earth surface can only be established by drilling and it provides the exact estimate of the reservoir pressure and size. Drilling is the most crucial stage of the whole process of exploration and production of hydrocarbons.

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