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…
Equipment
David EtukudoDead 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 Peckerhead
A motor peckerhead is an electrician’s slang referring to the wiring box that is mounted on an electric motor. In professional language, it has a host of names including terminal…
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…
Sarah DeGuzmanForward 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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