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Micro Constituents of Iron and Steel

Iron and Steel's microconstituents are Austenite, Ferrite, Cementide, Pearlite, Bainite, Martenite, Troostite, Sorbite, and Ledeburite. Austenite (γ-iron):  It is a solid solution of ferrite iron carbide in gamma iron, which is formed when steel contains carbon u…

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Bernoulli’s Principle and Equation

During the 17 th century, Daniel Bernoulli investigated the forces present in a moving fluid, derived an equation, and named it Bernoulli’s equation. The below image shows one of many forms of Bernoulli’s equation. The Bernoulli equation gives an approximate equation…

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Thermit Welding

Thermit welding is the joining process in which heat required for melting and joining of components is obtained due to the exothermic chemical reaction. When ignition powder is initiated using the matchbox, the heat generated due to the burning of igniting powder is u…

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Factors Influence CI Engine cycle

The following are the factors that influence the compressed ignition (CI) engine cycle: Non-constant pressure combustion of the fuel Dissociation Blow-down losses Pumping losses 1. Non-constant pressure combustion of the fuel: In the basic…

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Gear Terminology

The following are the critical dimensions and geometries concerned with toothed gear: Pitch Circle : A pitch circle is an apparent circle in which two gears can be taken like smooth cylinders rolling without friction. Addendum Circle : The addendum circle is the …

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