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Welding Processes 2 min read

Electroslag Welding (ESW)

Electroslag welding (ESW) applications are similar to electrogas welding. The main difference is that the arc is started between the electrode tip and the bottom…

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Centrifugal Pumps
Thermal Turbo Machines 2 min read

Centrifugal Pumps

·         Centrifugal’ means directing or moving away from the axis. ·         Centrifugal pumps use an impeller and a volute to create partial…

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Thermal Turbo Machines 1 min read

Wind Turbines

·         A wind turbine is a machine for converting the kinetic energy in wind into mechanical energy. ·         If the mechanical energy…

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Kaplan Turbine
Thermal Turbo Machines 1 min read

Kaplan Turbine

·         The Kaplan turbine is a propeller-type water turbine that has adjustable blades. It was developed in 1913 by the Austrian…

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Francis Turbine
Thermal Turbo Machines 1 min read

Francis Turbine

·         The Francis turbine is a reaction turbine, which means that the working fluid changes pressure as it moves through the…

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Pelton Turbine
Thermal Turbo Machines 1 min read

Pelton Turbine

·         The Pelton turbine is a tangential flow impulse turbine. ·         It is most efficient in high head applications. ·         Pelton turbines in…

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