It is a safety system in automobiles. It prevents the wheels from locking while braking. The purpose of this is to allow the driver to maintain steering control under heavy braking and, in some situations, to shorten braking distances (by allowing the driver to hit the brake fully without skidding or loss of control). How…
Automobile Engineering is a branch of engineering which deals with designing, manufacturing and operating automobiles. It is a segment of vehicle engineering which deals with motorcycles, buses, trucks, etc. It includes mechanical, electrical, electronic, software and safety elements. Skills Required: ● Artistic ● Creative ● Technical knowledge ● Effective planner ● Precision ● Meticulous ● Systematic ● Punctual ● Team worker Automotive engineering is…
The “zeroth law” states that if two systems are at the same time in thermal equilibrium with a third system, they are in thermal equilibrium with each other. If A and C are in thermal equilibrium with B, then A is in thermal equilibrium with C. Practically this means that all three are at the same temperature, and…
This article will review the basic characteristics of rocket propulsion, including the application of Newton’s Third Law of Motion, types of propellants, forces acting on rockets during flight, and more. A rocket is an object that is propelled by the ejection of expanding gases that have been generated from propellants, and that does not depend…
Governor, in technology, device that automatically maintains the rotary speed of an engine or other prime mover within reasonably close limits regardless of the load. A typical governor regulates an engine’s speed by varying the rate at which fuel is furnished to it. Nearly all governors depend for their action on centrifugal force and consist of a pair…
From a simple mechanics perspective, electric vehicles have fewer moving parts, so they should be easier to maintain, right? In truth, data from an analytics firm has recently suggested that EVs are more expensive to maintain, even though the maintenance cost gets cheaper the longer you use them, Automotive News reports. Engineers are often quick to attribute…
Puncture-proof tires have been an intriguing concept for many years. Tire maker, Michelin, has been working on it since 2005 and after more than a decade of work, it is now closer to reality. The company took its puncture-proof tires for a spin for the first time, on an electric vehicle, in line with the company’s goals of being…
Magnetic Levitation is a way to suspend objects in air without any support, as if in defiance of gravity. An unsung phenomenon of the past which is now being put to use in a variety of interesting and useful applications. Introduction ● As a child you must have seen a ping pong ball being levitated on…
Whenever the tool is not performing the machining operation satisfactorily, then there is a failure of cutting tool. The following draw backs are observed if the tool failure occurs. 1. The tool ceases to produce the work-piece according to the required dimensions. 2. The tool gets overheated. 3. Excessive surface roughness is observed. 4. Forces and power consumption increases. 5. Sometimes the…
Gas Tungsten-arc Welding (GTAW) formerly known as TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding, the filler metal is supplied from a filler wire as shown in the figure below. The tungsten electrode is not used during this welding operation, a constant and stable arc gap is maintained at a constant current level. The filler metals are similar to the…