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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…
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Modern Steam Turbines
There are two basic types of steam turbines: Impulse and Reaction turbines. The impulse turbine…
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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…
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Boiler Efficiency Calculation Simplified
A practical and simple method for calculating the efficiency of coal fired boilers is given…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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AWS Welding Symbols for Five Most Useful Weld Types
AWS welding symbols are widely accepted for welding drawings. AWS symbols and ANSI symbols are…
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What is a Belleville Spring Washer
In many practical situations, you may have come across washers that were not totally flat,…
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Design an Idler for a Conveyor Belt System
The idlers are an important part of a belt conveyor system; they provide stability to…