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Batteries are basically classified into 2 types: · Non-rechargeable batteries (primary batteries) · Rechargeable batteries (secondary batteries) Non-rechargeable Batteries These are basically…
Battery is the primary power source for any electronics wireless gadget, be it a smartphone, laptop, watch or remote. Can you…
Cetane is a colorless, liquid hydrocarbon (a molecule from the alkane series) that ignites easily under compression. For this reason,…
In compression-ignition engines, the knock resistance depends on chemical characteristics as well as as on the operating and design conditions…
Octane rating is the measure of a fuel’s ability to resist “knocking” or “pinging” during combustion, caused by the air/fuel…
This is a qualitative method that is used to determine the level of corrosion of petroleum products. In this test,…
The aniline point of an oil is defined as the minimum temperature at which equal volumes of aniline (C6H5NH2) and lubricant oil are miscible, i.e.…
Industry indicator API gravity is short for American Petroleum Institute gravity, an inverse measure that is used to determine the weight…
Fuel viscosity control is a technique to control viscosity and temperature of fuel oil (FO) for efficient combustion in diesel engines of motor vessels and generators of oil-fired power plants. Fuel…
Vapor pressure is an important quality specification for gasoline. Specifically, vapor pressure is a measure of the volatility of a fuel,…
FLASH POINT :- A certain concentration of vapor in the air is necessary to sustain combustion, and that concentration is…