Biot number: Definition, Formula, Significance, For sphere, Lumped capacitance [with Pdf]
What is biot number? Biot number is the ratio of internal conductive resistance within the body to the external convective …
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Fouling Factor in Heat Exchanger: Definition, Formula, Units
What is fouling in heat exchanger? Fouling is the phenomenon of deposition of fluid impurities on the heat transferring surface …
Free Convection vs Forced Convection [8 key differences]
In free or natural convection, the fluid molecules move due to the density variation caused by a temperature gradient. Thus …
Fin efficiency: Definition, Equation, Formula with Pdf
Before knowing about fin efficiency, let’s have brief instructions about the fins. What is fin? Fins are the extended surfaces …
Maximum shear stress theory: Definition, Formula, with Pdf
Maximum shear stress theory (Tresca theory) is one of the theories of failure used for the safe design of mechanical …
Conjugate Beam Method, Examples: Explained with Pdf
What is the conjugate beam method? The conjugate beam is the method used to determine the slope and deflection of …
How is Camshaft connected to Crankshaft? Explained
The camshaft is connected to the crankshaft by three different methods: Timing belt, Timing chain, and Timing gear. Let’s take …
Torsional shear stress: Definition, Formula, Calculation
Torsional shear stress refers to the internal resistance of a material against twisting loads. Understanding torsional shear stress is crucial …
Can you drive a car without a battery? [with Pdf]
Yesterday my friend asked me the same question, “can we drive the car without a battery?” at that time I …
Crankshaft position sensor (CKP): Working, Types, Symptoms
The crankshaft position sensor (CKP) is used to determine the position of the crankshaft and the position of the piston …