Applying Anti-Seize on Lug Nuts – A Good Idea? Alternatives?
Many drivers apply anti-seize prior to fastening lugnuts for easier removal during a flat tire. This process is not a good idea as lug torquing is meant to be done…
Equipment
Sarah DeGuzman Do Diesel Engines Have Spark Plugs?
Unlike their gasoline counterparts, diesel engines do not have spark plugs. Rather, compression is what aids the ignition of the air-fuel mixture within the combustion chamber. In this article, you…
David Etukudo Dead Head Pump – Causes, Detecting, Pressure, and Resolution
The dead head of a pump is a condition in which a centrifugal pump operates continually without any fluid flow through the pump. This leads to undesirable consequences for the…
Spectacle Blind
A spectacle blind is a key component of pipeline systems that provides isolation of certain sections as the need arises. Typically, the entire device consists of a blind and a…
Belt Creep – Definition, Cause, vs. Slip, How to Reduce
Belt creep occurs in a belt-drive transmission when the drive such as a pulley, moves slightly faster than the belt. In this article, you will learn the definition of belt…
Constant Mesh Transmission
A constant mesh transmission refers to a gearbox where all or most of the mating gears are always in mesh. This is in contrast with the older style sliding gear…
Metal Clad Switchgear – Features, Specifications, vs. Metal Enclosed
Switchgear refers to a range of switches, circuit breakers, fuses, and other electrical/electronic equipment that serve to regulate, control, energize or de-energize a power system. Moreover, metal-clad switchgear is a…
Motor Rotation – Directions, Relevance, and Reversal
In a magnetic field, a coil of wire that carries current experiences a force that causes rotation. This is the governing principle of electric motors, which scientists refer to as…
Sand Jack – Working Principles, Design, and Applications
A sand jack is a sand-filled container used as part of a cast-in-place bridge falsework. A sand-filled cavity aids in the removal of the falsework by allowing a slow and…
Forward Slip vs Side Slip – Definitions and Differences
The differences between forward slip vs. side slip are minimum as both slip types operate the same. Both types of slip provide a useful aviation tool for experienced pilots and…
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