IP66 vs. IP68 – Differences and Applications
The IP (Ingress Protection) enclosure system uses a 2-digit suffix to designate an enclosure’s level of ingress protection. Devices with an IP68 rating offer protection against immersion in liquid up…
Engineering
Sarah DeGuzmanAttemperator – Working Principle, vs. Desuperheater
An attemperator is a coil of pipe that usually lies downstream of a steam turbine or boiler. Its basic function is to regulate the temperature of steam by either running…
David EtukudoButt Weld vs Fillet Weld
A butt weld joins two pieces that are on the same plane vs a fillet weld that joins workpieces that are perpendicular or at an angle. To a layperson, they…
IP67 vs. IP65 – Differences and Applications
The IP (Ingress Protection) enclosure system uses a 2-digit suffix to describe the degree of ingress protection for enclosures. An IP65-rated enclosure protects against low-pressure water jets from any direction,…
Radial Force – Calculation, Formula, and Variation
Generally, the radial force is the force acting perpendicular to the axis of rotation of an object. It acts in a straight line and describes the influence of exertions on…
IP66 vs IP67 – Differences and Applications
The IP (Ingress Protection) enclosure system uses a 2-digit suffix to describe the degree of ingress protection for enclosures. IP66-rated objects are water resistant against powerful jets, whereas IP67 protects…
Thermal Diffusivity – Value in Materials, vs. Thermal Conductivity
Thermal diffusivity is a value that characterizes the rate of heat diffusion through a material. It is of great importance in the field of thermodynamics and its value is key…
Damping Coefficient – Calculation, Values, FAQ
Damping coefficient is a material property that measures the ability to absorb energy from a system after loading. For example, a basketball has a low coefficient because it bounces back,…
Hazen-Williams vs Darcy-Weisbach
Both Hazen-Williams and Darcy-Weisbach equations compute head loss due to friction in a pipe. Hazen-Williams coefficient is a function of only the pipe roughness vs Darcy-Weisbach which considers internal roughness,…
Beam Pocket
A beam pocket provides a recessed space that holds the end of an intersecting beam in a wall or column. Beam pockets are crucial in the design and construction of…
