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The number of parts in a bicycle changes from one model to another. Bicycle Parts of a bicycle are fitted by manufacturers for the type of function needed. The bicycle diagram shows the labeling of bicycle parts. Image source: Wikimedia (Archive web) List of Bicycle pa…

When operating electrical machines for the first time, the operator or user  should be careful to avoid accidents . Based on the experience of many experts, some rules and regulations have been made for handling electrical appliances. In industry, an inquiry is normall…

Several welding processes are available; however, their application is dictated by the mechanical properties , type of welded joints , the quality required in the service condition, cost, and availability of the machine and operator’s skill.   The discussion below give…

Any body with at least one measurable property that changes as temperature changes can be used as a thermometer. Such a feature is called a thermometric property. The particular substance that exhibits variations in the thermometric property is known as a thermometric …

The sources of air in the condenser are due to the following: Leakage through packing glands and joints. Leakage through condenser accessories, such as the atmospheric relief valve, etc. Air associated with exhaust steam may also be liberated at low pre…

The metalworking fluids applied in machining processes basically have three characteristics. They are: Cooling effect Lubrication effect Taking away the formed chip from the cutting zone. Selecting a metalworking fluid for a particular application and…

Steam condenser is an equipment in which the exhaust steam from the steam turbine is condensed by means of coolant (water). Thermal efficiency of a closed cycle power developing system using steam as working fluid and working on carnot thermodynamic cycle is given by …