Why was blue so important? LEDs with longer-wavelength colors had been developed long before. In the mid-1950s, experiments were made on semiconductor alloys such as gallium arsenide to produce infrared emissions; the early 1960s saw researchers at Texas Instruments combining …
Jet engines generate thrust by harnessing the principles of jet propulsion, expelling large volumes of fluid in one direction to propel a vehicle in the opposite direction. In aircraft, this forward motion creates a flow of air over the wings …
In the pursuit of enhanced performance and improved fuel efficiency, automotive engineers constantly seek innovative technologies. One such technology that has revolutionized the world of turbocharging is the Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT). By adapting the characteristics of the turbocharger to …
In a particular hydraulic system, the hydraulic valves perform different functions and allow the system to operate well. The three basic models of hydraulic valves are pressure control, flow control, and directional control hydraulic valves. These three types of valves …
How does a gear pump work? Gear pumps use the actions of rotating cogs or gears to transfer fluids. The rotating element develops a liquid seal with the pump casing and creates suction at the pump inlet. External Gear Pump …
Do you know why some people like to call diesels Satan’s engines? Yeah, rattling and soot were the most common reasons, despite not necessarily applying to modern engines, but another reason for that is the fact that they can betray …
049 Engine is a 2-stroke internal combustion glow plug engine. These engines use a glow plug to heat the fuel/air within the cylinder to start. Once running it is disconnected and operates in the same manner as a diesel engine. …
Welcome to yet another Article by Engineering Explained where we are treated with Jason Fenske’s elaborate explanations of how Mercedes created the most powerful 4-cylinder engine in the world. Our regular readers are well aware that we don’t miss an …
A torque converter is a type of fluid coupling used to transfer rotating power from the engine of a vehicle to the transmission. It takes the place of a mechanical clutch in an automatic transmission. The main function of it …