Advertisement Introduction Tanks, like the M1A2 Abrams, are a marvel of engineering. With the ability to move quickly, turn sharply and withstand heavy fire, they are an essential part of any modern military. But how exactly do they work? At …
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Advertisement Introduction Are you having difficulty steering your vehicle? Bad tie rods can lead to a wide range of issues with your vehicle’s steering system. While many drivers might not be familiar with what these components do, it is important …
Advertisement Refining Operations Petroleum refining processes and operations can be separated into five basic areas: Fractionation (distillation) is the separation of crude oil in atmospheric and vacuum distillation towers into groups of hydrocarbon compounds of differing boiling-point ranges called “fractions” or …
Advertisement The laser spot doubles the range of the high-beam light. In each headlight, there is a module with four powerful laser diodes that are just 300 micrometres in diameter. They generate a blue laser beam with a wavelength of …
Advertisement History of the Chinook In 1956, the US Vertol company began work on a design to satisfy a US Army medium-lift helicopter requirement. In 1958, it revealed its Model 114 proposal, which became the Boeing Model 114 when the …
Advertisement Missile Missile In military terminology, a missile is a guided airborne ranged weapon capable of self-propelled flight usually by a jet engine or rocket motor. Missiles are thus also called guided missiles or guided rockets. Missiles have five system …
Advertisement In a turbocharged engine, the exhaust gas which would normally be wasted is used to drive a turbine. The turbine in turn drives a compressor, which draws in air and compresses it, and supplies it at a higher pressure …
Advertisement Contents Basic mechanics 1 Working cycle and airflow 11 Compressors 19 Combustion chambers 35 Turbines 45 Exhaust system 59 Accessory drives 65 Lubrication 73 Internal air system 85 Fuel system 95 Starting and ignition 121 Controls and instrumentation 133 …
Advertisement 1. Bed Plate: The bed plate provides the rigid seating of the crankshaft, which is essential for satisfactory engine operation. The bed plate is constructed of a deep longitudinal girder (running along the length of the engine) and a …