CHAIN DRIVE: Introduction, Design, Advantages & Disadvantages.
A chain drive is a power transmission element consisting of a series of pin connecting links.
DIESEL ENGINE: Classification, Characteristics & Applications.
INTRODUCTION Diesel engine date back to the last of the 19th century. As the propulsion and land transportation of Dr Rudolf Diesel began both, on the road and on the railroad, is the subject of intensive development today, and is possible. The diesel engine is the most efficient liquid fuel combustion engine up to date. …
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FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM: Objectives, Advantages & Disadvantages
Fuel injection is a system for introducing fuel into an internal combustion engine.
SUPERCHARGER: Definition, Application, Advantages & Disadvantages
Some supercharger consist of two or more compressor stages, each stage followed by an aftercooler.
OTTO CYCLE: Introduction, Stages, Advantages & Disadvantages
The Otto cycle intake stroke begins with the TDC piston and is a constant pressure process at an inlet pressure of 1 atmosphere.
CAM AND FOLLOWER: Definition and Types
Actually, it is difficult to go through a normal day in an industrial society without using one or even many of these systems or using products made with cam machines.
SHAPER: DEFINITION, PRINCIPLE, TYPES, OPERATIONS, ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES
What is a Shaper? Shaper is a reciprocating machine tool in which the ram moves the cutting tool back and forth in a straight line. It is primarily intended for the production of flat surfaces. These surfaces can be horizontal, vertical or inclined. Basically, the modeler can create any surface from straight elements. Modern shapers …
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CERAMICS: Definition, Types, Applications, Advantages & Disadvantages
The term ceramics (from the Greek words keramos = potter’s clay and keramikos = clay products) refers to both the material and the ceramic product itself.
POWER SCREW: Definition, Design, Advantages & Disadvantages
Power Screws are designed to convert rotary motion into linear motion and exert the force necessary to move a machine element along the desired path.
The power screw is used for slowly raising and lowering the mass, as required in all heavy industry assembly halls.