While designing machines, often it needs to provide supports for the rotating shafts either separately or inbuilt in the parts of the machine itself. Such a support, called bearing, not only serves as support to the rotating shaft but also facilitate its smooth running as well. Almost all kinds of machineries have bearings, a few…
The two most common types of transmissions are manual and automatic. But there is a third type called a continuously variable transmission (CVT). CVTs have been around since the late 1980s but are now more common than ever because they typically provide better fuel economy than other kinds of transmissions. A CVT, or continuously variable transmission, seamlessly…
A pipe can be defined as a tube made of metal, plastic, wood, concrete or fiberglass. Pipes are used to carry liquids, gases, slurries, or fine particles. A piping system is generally considered to include the complete interconnection of pipes, including in-line components such as pipe fittings and flanges. Pumps, heat exchanges, valves and tanks…
There are two separate types of braking systems that are used within trains. Each of them use a different operating medium and follow through with a unique process in order to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. The Types Of Brakes That Are Used In Trains: Air brakes Pneumatic brakes The two main types…
Electric motorcycles are already here and just like the electric cars. And although top automakers have enhanced the aesthetics and performance of the electric motorcycle over the years, its mechanism has remained largely the same – basically, an electric motorcycle uses electricity as fuel. So, instead of the gas-burning engines of conventional motorcycles, the engine of…
Mechanical engineers design, build, and test mechanical devices such as tools, engines, and machines. Considered the broadest engineering discipline, mechanical engineers work in engineering services, research facilities, manufacturing industries, and the federal government. A mechanical engineer should have particular hard skills, including a solid understanding of industry standards and excellent computer skills, because much time is…
Friction isn’t something we think about too often, but it is one of the more powerful physical forces out there. Friction helped to wear your engine if you don’t keep it in check. Not only does it contribute to erosion and wear, but it also creates heat, which can definitely hurt your engine, especially over time….
A Centrifugal pump is a mechanical machine that pumps the fluids by converting the mechanical power (rotational energy) into the pressure energy of the fluid flow. This mechanical power generally supplies by the electric motor or engine. A centrifugal pump uses a centrifugal force to pump the fluids. Therefore, it is known as a centrifugal pump. It is a simplest type of hydraulic…
Air-Fuel Mixture is the combination of the air and fuel (the fuel will be petrol in maximum cases) in a specific ratio that will help the engine to work properly. Every petrol engine will suck the air-fuel mixture for its suction process and the mixture will burn (or combust) using the sparks which result in the combustion process. Types Of Air-Fuel Mixtures: Engines will not work under the…
Normally to shift gears you’d roll off the throttle slightly and pull in the clutch, because the transmission needs to be unloaded for the cogs in the gearbox to slide into the next position. With a quickshifter, that momentary unloading of the transmission is achieved by manipulating the ignition spark. Here’s how it works: There’s a…