Machine Design II
What’s a Prime Mover?
Our power generation system is based on prime movers. This article describes the importance of prime movers, and…
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Machine Design II
Swept Back Wings and Stability
What is meant by swept wings? Why was this technology developed? Who were its pioneers? Why is this…
July 29, 2021 · JacobMachine Design II
8640 Alloy Steel
Background 8640 alloy steel is a special alloy of steel which was developed during World War II. 8640…
July 29, 2021 · JacobMachine Design II
Basic Design Calculations for Flue Gas Stack Design for a Diesel Genset
A flue gas stack or chimney is typically a vertical tubular structure used for ejecting exhaust flue gas…
July 29, 2021 · JacobMachine Design II
Compression Spring Calculations
Various compression spring calculations are required now and then by engineers. This article covers five types of important…
July 29, 2021 · JacobMachine Design II
Optical Dynamic Detection of Bomb Materials
Optical dynamic detection of bombs, or ODD, is the latest explosive detection technique. This article will discuss how…
July 29, 2021 · JacobMachine Design II
Modern Steam Turbines
There are two basic types of steam turbines: Impulse and Reaction turbines. The impulse turbine is normally used…
July 29, 2021 · JacobMachine Design II
What’s the Biggest Machine in the World?
The world’s biggest machines are behemoths so large that the biggest dinosaurs look like bath toys in comparison.…
July 29, 2021 · JacobMachine Design II
Boiler Efficiency Calculation Simplified
A practical and simple method for calculating the efficiency of coal fired boilers is given in this article.…
July 29, 2021 · JacobMachine Design II
The OPOC Engine – Greener Internal Combustion?
New OPOC engine developments are causing a resurgence in interest in the engines. They offer the possibility of…
July 29, 2021 · Jacob