Marine diesel engine 3 min read
FOUR STROKE DIESEL ENGINE
Construction: • A piston reciprocates inside the cylinder • The piston is connected to the crankshaft by means of a connecting rod…
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Variable Stiffness Composites
In previous posts I have discussed the unique characteristics and manufacturing processes of a certain type of composite material, namely continuous fibre-reinforced plastics (FRPs).…
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Four Stroke Cycle Petrol Engines
PETROL ENGINES Classification of Petrol Engines • Two Stroke cycle Petrol Engines • Four Stroke cycle petrol Engines FOUR STROKE CYCLE PETROL…
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Simplicity – The Ultimate Sophistication
In engineering the devil lies in the detail. However the best solution can often be found in the most simplest…
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The Scramjet
The American Air Force has reported that a test of the unmanned hypersonic X-51A “Waverider” scramjet has failed. During the…
Marine diesel engine 3 min read
Two Stroke Cycle Diesel Engines
TWO STROKE CYCLE DIESEL ENGINES- CONSTRUCTION Construction : • Two stroke cycle diesel engines require air supply • This air is used…
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Thrust Reversal
In a typical turbofan jet engine the oncoming airflow is compressed throughout a series of compressor stages, mixed with a…
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Jet Engine Design: The Turbine
The turbine is at the heart of any jet engine with its primary task being to drive the compressor. As…
Marine diesel engine 4 min read
Two Stroke Cycle Petrol Engines
PETROL ENGINES Classification of Petrol Engines • Two Stroke cycle Petrol Engines • Four Stroke cycle petrol Engines TWO STROKE CYCLE PETROL…
Marine diesel engine 2 min read
Marine diesel engines and their main components and parts
Marine diesel engines are engines used to turn the main propellers on marine ships. These engines are made up of several…
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Developments in Composite Materials
I have just returned from the International Conference for Composite Materials (ICCM) in Montreal, Canada and would like to share…
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Defects and Non-Destructive Testing in Composites
The treatment of defects in aircraft structural design has been an important aspect in aircraft structural design during the last 50…
