The largest use of LPG (Liquefied petroleum gas) at present is as domestic and industrial fuel. However, there is an increasing trend to use LPG as a motor fuel in an automobile sector. Let us see the major advantages of disadvantages of using Liquified Petroleum Gas …

In an air-cooling system, the outer surface of the cylinder and cylindrical head in reciprocating engine is cooled by air flowing over them. To increase the heat transfer rate from the surface, the metallic fins are cast on the cylinder and cylinder head. These fins in…

Losses in steam turbines can be mainly classified into two types. They are: Internal losses (which occur within the flow of Steam) and External losses (which occur outside the turbine casting. Internal Losses in Steam Turbines: The internal losses in ste…

When the surfaces of bearing are separated by a fluid film, the bearing materials do not have any effect on its operation so long as the parts have sufficient strength to withstand the imposed loads and sufficient rigidity to maintain alignment. On account of streng…