Nestler Boiler: Construction, Working and Specifications
Nestler boiler is a horizontal axis fire tube boiler. The shell of the Nestle boiler consists of two thick mild steel plates. A large number of fir…
Basics
What are the differences between an aircraft and a spacecraft?
Aircraft flying through the air, spacecraft fly in space. In space, there is no air, so spacecraft cannot design the same as an aircraft. There want …
Drawing Instruments and Accessories: Information with example
Drawing Instruments: The Instruments and other aids used in draughting work are listed below: Drawing board Mini draughter Instrument box Set squar…
Stress Concentration due to Holes and Notches
Consider a plate with a transverse elliptical hole as shown in Figure (a) and is subject to tensile load. We see from the stress-distribution that …
Explanation to Compound Cylindrical Shells
According to Lame’s equation, the thickness of a cylindrical shell is given by: From this equation, we see that if the internal pressure …
Factors to be Considered while Designing Machine Parts to Avoid Fatigue Failure
The following factors should be considered while designing machine parts to avoid fatigue failure: Variation in the size of the component should be …
SOLID STATE: CHARACTERISTICS OF SOLID STATE
Introduction: Anything that occupies space and has mass is known as Matter. From the macroscopic point of view of a substance related to its bulk pr…
Classification of Chains, Explained in Brief.
Classification of chains: Chains are classified into three groups, on the basis of their use : Hoisting and hauling (or crane) chains Conveyor (or tr…
Explanation of surface condenser with their Types, Advantages and Disadvantages
Introduction: Surface condensers have no direct contact with steam and cooling water, and condensate can be reused in boilers: even impure water in …
Introduction, Concept and Classification of Power Plants
INTRODUCTION: T he whole world is in the throes of an energy crisis and pollution is manifesting itself in recurring costs of energy and is unse…
Working Principle of a Lubrication System of a gas turbine with it's components
Elements of Lubrication system of a gas turbine are given below: 1. Oil tank, 2. Oil pump, 3. Filter and strainer, 4. Relief valve, 5. Oil cooler, 6.…
Explanation to Concentric or Composite Springs
Introduction/Definition: The arrangement is called Concentric spring or Composite spring if one spring is placed inside the other spring. Purpose: A…
Construction and Working Principle of Lancashire Boiler
Lancashire boiler - Lancashire Boiler is a horizontal type and stationary fire tube boiler. Lancashire Boiler is invented by Sir William…
Construction and working of La-mont Boiler with working principle
La-Mont Boiler :- Steam Generating Capacity: 45 to 50 tones/hour Pressure: 120 atm. Temp 500 °C. Working principle of La-mont Boiler : Th…
Nuclear Power Plant | Working, Types, Fuel, Advantages, Disadvantages
A nuclear power plant is a thermal power station where nuclear fuel is used to generate the heat which converts water into steam. This steam is f…
Brayton Cycle
Brayton Cycle is named after American Engineer George Brayton . A theoretical thermodynamic cycle describing the working of a constant pressure he…
What is mechanical engineering?
Mechanical Engineering is one of the widely recognised and appreciated branch of the engineering expertise that applies the principles of physics and…