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8640 Alloy Steel
Background 8640 alloy steel is a special alloy of steel which was developed during World War II. 8640 steel was…
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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 to the…
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Compression Spring Calculations
Various compression spring calculations are required now and then by engineers. This article covers five types of important helical compression…
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Optical Dynamic Detection of Bomb Materials
Optical dynamic detection of bombs, or ODD, is the latest explosive detection technique. This article will discuss how the optical…
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Modern Steam Turbines
There are two basic types of steam turbines: Impulse and Reaction turbines. The impulse turbine is normally used for high…
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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. These devices…
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Boiler Efficiency Calculation Simplified
A practical and simple method for calculating the efficiency of coal fired boilers is given in this article. Practical assumptions…
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The OPOC Engine – Greener Internal Combustion?
New OPOC engine developments are causing a resurgence in interest in the engines. They offer the possibility of significant efficiency…
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The Point Where Horsepower and Torque Curves Cross
At first glance, torque-power charts seem to show that at a certain engine speed, the two curves cross. Does this…
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How to Design a Shaft for a Constant Load
The shaft is a basic mechanical component of many machines. This article will discuss drive shaft design concepts and formulas…