KVSSNRao's Mechanical Engineering Handbook: April 2012

Monday, April 30, 2012

Robots and Robotics - Knol Book

Authors

Narayana Rao

Knol Search Links for Robot, Robots and Robotics Knols

364 knols on 2.8.2011

31 knols with 500 and more page views

Collected Knols

Robots and Cost Reduction
Development of Robotics
Robotics
What is a Robot?
Ha! You think you knew...
How to Build a Cardboard Robotic Arm
Construct Your Own Artificial Limb Using a Few Household Items
Computer Based Robotics
Allowing computers to interface with the world around them

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Narayana Rao - 01 Aug 2011

Robots - Shopping and Purchasing Guide

Authors

Narayana Rao

IRobot Company

http://www.irobot.com/

Pari Robotics India

http://www.parirobotics.com/

Robot Company

Fanuc Robot parts, repairs and robots

http://www.robotco.com/

Robotshop.com

http://www.robotshop.com/

Knol search link for Robot, Robots

Collected Knols

Robosapien V2
This robot is so realistic that you might think he is human!
Robotic Mowers lawn bott review
RoboBoa by Wow Wee
The Robot Snake from Wow Wee

Metrology - Knol Book

Authors

Narayana Rao

Authors
Fred Algieri JR.

Collected Knols

Nanometrics VerteX
Rapid Photoluminescence Mapper for High Volume III-V Metrology - LOT Oriel
Calibration Weight Care, Handling, and Usage
For Use with Laboratory Balances
Weight Calibration Providers
Balance Calibration Weights and Weight Sets –
Measurement Uncertainty & Minimum Sample Weight for Balances
Interpreting and Applying USP SECTION 41 to Your Operation
Dimensional Metrology and the Benefits of Laser Tracker Alignment Services
Metrology
The study of measurement
Getting Good Laboratory Balance Measurements
Calibration Weight Usage
Calibration Weight Accuracy Classes
CALIBRATION WEIGHT GUIDE
Internal Calibration Weight Verifications (Checks)
For Laboratory Balances and Industrial Scales
SPM Standards
Standards and reference samples for AFM and STM

Articulated Dump Truck - Videos

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Piston for Automobile Engines - Design Considerations

Authors

Narayana Rao

Piston - Description

A piston is cylinder with a disc at the top. It reciprocates within a cylinder and is moved by the expanding combustion gas and also moves the gas or fluid that enters the cylinder and compresses it. The piston of an I.C. engine receives the impulse and energy from the expanding gas that was combusted and transmits this energy to the crank through the connecting rod.

Basic design considerations

1. The piston must have the strength to resist the impulse and inertia forces.
2. Ability to disperse the heat of combustion and avoid thermal distortion.
3. Sealing the gas and oil
4. Sufficient bearing area to work for large number of reciprocating cyles
5. Minimum weight
6. Smooth noiseless operation
7. Provide adequate support for piston pin

Trunk pistons are used for I.C.Engine. Truck piston refers to pistons with long skirt.
The piston has a head, hollow to accommodate the gudgeon pin or wrist pin and skirt. It also has grooves to accommodate piston rings and grooves for oil passage.

Materials for Piston

Aluminium alloys (Aluminum) and various alloys of cast iron are used. Meehanite is also used. Malleable cast iron is also used.

Sources

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Elements of Machine Design, N.C. Pandya and C.S. Shah, Fifth Edition, 1973, Charotar Book Stall, Anand, India

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Narayana Rao - 15 May 2011

Production Technology - Videos - Knol Book

Authors

Narayana Rao

Manufacturing Play Lists on Youtube

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Collected Knols

Sand Casting - Videos
Turning Operations - Videos
Steel Tube Rolling, Bending etc. Operations - Videos
Crank Shaft Turning - Videos
Manufacturing Processes - Video - Playlist by e1m1s
Forging Presses - Videos
Cutting Tool Geometry - Videos
Forging Process - Videos
How is it manufactured? - Videos - Play List - Triwood1973
Milling - Operations and Machines - Videos
Multiple Machining Operations on Miscellaneous Components - Videos
Piston Manufacturing - Videos
Machining and Machine Shop - Videos
Machining Processes Productivity Improvement - Videos
Tin or Box Making - Manufacturing - Video
How it is made tin? - Video
Industrial Engineering - Manufacturing Processes - Video Lectures
Sheet Metal Work - Videos
Gear Cutting - Videos
Blacksmithy - Videos
Corrugated Steel Sheet Forming Machine
Manufacturing Processes 2 - Video Lectures Playlist - NPTEL Videos
Manufacturing Processes 1 - Video Lectures Playlist - NPTEL Videos

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Narayana Rao - 25 May 2011

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Narayana Rao - 13 May 2011

Solar Energy Companies in India - A Knol List and Collection

Authors

Narayana Rao

Kiran Energy Solar Power Pvt. Ltd.
Alan Rosling, Founder and Chairman

Onergy

http://onergy.in/

Helping spread of Solar LEDs etc. in Rural Areas.

Sold 2000 lamps and eletrification systems in 2010-11. Mission: to "onergize" one million lives by 2015 by eliminating the use of fossil fuels , kerosene an diesel.

Related Knols

Solar Energy - Commercial Production
Solar Energy - Power Plants and Devices - Knol Book
Feasibility Study For Solar Power Plant
Knol Sub-Directory - Solar Energy

Solar Energy Industry in India - Knol Collection

Collected Knols

Indo Solar Limited - India - Company Information
Hind High Vacuum Co. Pvt. Ltd. - Solar Photovoltaic Production Line Manufacturer - India
World's Largest Green Energy Venture - Airvoice Group Project - India
10,000 Megawatt Solar and 3000 Megawatt Wind Energy Project
HHV Solar Technologies Pvt. Ltd - India - Thin Film Solar Photovoltaic Modules

Piston Manufacturing - Videos

Authors

Narayana Rao

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Piston manufacturing - Probe Industries Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrdX3zz0nEI

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Fw07 Piston Machining

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9G2e75cO2w

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S8 Ep6 Piston making

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Collected Knols

Process Plants and Industries - Processes and Management - Knol Book

Authors

Narayana Rao

Collected Knols

Process Manufacturing Software Options For Large Businesses
Management of Change (MOC) in the Process Industries
Managing Change in the Process Industries
ammonia plant
Textile Digital printing – preparation of digital strike-offs
Textile digital printing of cotton fabric with reactive dyes
Fuel From Biomass and Waste
Chapter of Process Plants and Industries - Knol Book
Operational Excellence in the Process Industries
From Process Safety through Operational Integrity to Operational Excellence
Risk Analysis and Risk Matrices in the Process Industries
Understanding risk
Process Safety Safeguards
Process Safe Limits
Defining safe limits quantitatively
The Fischer-Tropsch (FT) Process
Production of synthetic fuels
Process Safety Management (PSM)
Managing Risk in Process Facilities
Washing-off calculation for dyed fabric: counter flow continuous process (Dimension analysis Practical Performance)
Zeeshan Khatri BE Textile PE CText ATI (UK) CCol ASDC (UK); Managing Associate, TEXCON: Textile Consulting Services, Pakistan

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Narayana Rao - 05 Jan 2011

37th Knol Book on Process Plants and Management

Knol Books is a good concept that was developed early on Knol. Knol collections were created to facilitate development of knol books. The development of knol books slowed down after an enthusiastic start. I now feel it is a very good way of organizing many knols and presenting them to readers. Hence I am personally planning to develop 100 knol books and encourage fellow authors to develop around 1000 knol books. Creating various collections of knol books in this context to popularize Knol Book Concept.

Knol authors can identify gaps in various chapters and write new knols to fill the gaps.

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List of Knol Books by Narayana Rao K.V.S.S
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Narayana Rao - 18 Dec 2010

Engineering Materials - Knol Book

Authors

Narayana Rao

Collected Knols

Iron-carbon phase diagram - Fundamentals
Steel and steel processing
Finished steel products
Extraction of Iron from iron ore
Various basic steel:
Niobium and Tantalum
Mining to Metal
Who Discovered Nickel
The Ancient Chinese or a Swedish chemist?
The Element: Osmium
A relatively unknown transition metal
Researchers make carbon nanotubes without metal catalyst
MIT Press Release
Iron ore and its beneficiation -
other related environmental issues:
Silver - from Ore to Metal
History, Mining , Extraction, and Purification of Silver
Design and Manufacture of Composite Material for Self-Lubricated Bearings.
Bronze-Graphite Self - Lubricated Composite Material
The extraordinary properties & benefits of tungsten carbide

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Narayana Rao - 31 Dec 2010

Invitation to Authors

Please indicate your knols that can be included in this book collection.

Narayana Rao - 19 Dec 2010

38th Knol Book - 19.12.2010

This Knol Book is 38th knol book.

Narayana Rao - 19 Dec 2010

Untitled

Narayana Rao - 19 Dec 2010

Solar Energy - Power Plants and Devices - Knol Book

Authors

Collected knols

How Solar Hot Water Heaters Work
Solar Air Conditioning - Solar Air Conditioners
Functions of Home Solar Power Systems
Learn How To Build a Home Solar Power System From The Comfort of Home
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Solar Water Heater
Learn The Uses and Benefits of a DIY Solar Water Heater
Solar Panel for Dummies
Getting the most information and guides about a solar panel system
Solar water distillation
How to increase the effiency of distillating water out of seawater
Solar Energy - Commercial Production
Solar-Powered refrigerator, built from household materials
'Sustainable' fridge works through evaporation and can be used to keep perishable goods such as milk and meat cool for days.
Solar Power Home - Before You Buy a Photovoltaic Solar System.
Solar Oven
Cooking with the Sun
Solar Energy
A Synopsis of Everything Under the Sun
Solar Cell
How to make a solar cell at home
Photovoltaics
Solar Power Market Introduction

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Narayana Rao - Jan 4, 2011

Sunday, April 29, 2012

Frankfurt Auto Show - International Motor Show

Authors

Narayana Rao

64th International Motor Show, Frankfurt Auto Show started on 15th September.

Dates

http://www.iaa.de/en/besucher/dates/

Photos

http://www.iaa.de/en/press-room/6901/

Collected Knols

Lightweighting Automobiles - Weight Engineering of Automobiles

Authors

Narayana Rao

Automobiles companies are engaged in weight reduction of automobiles to reduce fuel consumption and through reduced fuel consumption, reduction of emission gases.

2011
October
Lighter Car Models for Weight Conscious Customers
Economic Times, India, 18.10.2011
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/pictures/videos/pictures/car-majors-work-on-lighter-models/articleshowpics/10396910.cms

2010
Lotus Engineering did a research on Toyota Venza and came to the conclusion that 38% of the weight can be decreases at a cost of increase of 3%. But the technologies required for achieving it will take time for development and by 2020, they will be available at affordable cost.

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2010/04/lotus-engineering-reduce-vehicle-mass/

Collected Knols

Rapid Prototyping - Knol Collection

Authors

Narayana Rao

Collected Knols

RepRap
Boeing Phantom Ray UCAS technology demonstrator
Boeing’s internally funded ‘Phantom Ray’ project will be used to develop advanced air system technologies .
3-D Models in Stainless Steel
The New Iron Age
Rapid Prototyping
a Brief Primer
Importance of Rapid Prototyping
MakerBot CupCake CNC
MakerBot Industries has created The CupCake CNC. Which is a rapid protyping printer that can produce 3D objects.
3D Printers & Rapid Prototyping Systems
Printing Reality on the Fly with a 3D Printer
BEAM Robotics
A new form of Robotrends!

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Narayana Rao - 23 Oct 2011

Futuristic Version of Air Plane - See Through Plane - Airbus - Video

13 June 2011

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAGT5A589xE

TelegraphTv Youtube channel
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For the coverage of the model by Telegraph

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/8572397/Plane-of-the-future-means-bedtime-stories-from-30000-feet.html

Automobile Models - Web Pages

2011 Traverse

27.6.2011

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(Picture source: http://www.chevrolet.com/traverse/)

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Starting at $29,370 as advertised on 27.6.2011

http://www.chevrolet.com/traverse/

Toyota Launched Liva in India.

Lowest priced model at Rs.399,000 (Rs3.99 lakh)

27.6.2011

http://autos.in.msn.com/autonews/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5239673

World's Cheapest Cars

27.6.2011

http://autos.in.msn.com/specials/autos_photos.aspx?cp-documentid=5239134

http://autos.in.msn.com/autonews/

http://autos.yahoo.com/

http://autos.yahoo.com/news/

Knol - 4880

IC Engines and Parts - Videos

Authors

Narayana Rao

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Small IC Engine

7.5 minutes

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IC Engine and Its Parts - Assembly Animation

IC Engine - Parts Assembly

5.43 minutes

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4 Stroke IC Engine

Four Stroke IC Engine Working

2.04 minutes

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Four Strokes

7.26 minutes

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Diesel Story Part 1

9.59 minutes

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Henry Ford Model Engine

1.24 minutes

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The Function of Crankshaft

2.30 minutes

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Crankshaft Camshaft Timing Wheel

3.38 minutes

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________________Crankshaft Oilhole Chamfering

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Balancing Crankshaft

1.36 minutes

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CNC Machining of Crankshaft - Part 1

6.00 minutes

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Saturday, April 28, 2012

Audi A6

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFTwtXXCXWc

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Launched in Indian Market on 3 August 2011.

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KN 5411

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Computer Aided Design And Manufacturing - Lalit Narayan, Mallikarjuna Rao, Sarcar - Book Information and Review

Google book

http://books.google.co.in/books?id=zXdivq93WIUC

Contents

1. Fundamentals of CAD

2. Comuter Systems

3. Use of Computers in CAD/CAM System

Source Knol - 5879

Friday, April 20, 2012

Repair and Replacement of Automobile Parts and Assemblies - Chapter Article Collection

Answers to Questions on Car (Automobile) Parts, Systems and Working

Blogs

http://autorepairarticles.com/

http://autotulsablog.com/

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Theory of Machines - Introduction

What is a machine?

Oxford Dictionary gives two meanings

Apparatus for applying mechanical power, having several parts each with definite function; bicycle, motor cycle etc.

Instrument that transmits force or directs its application

Simple machine, one without combination of parts e.g., lever.

Mechanical advantage is the object of a machine.

Parts of a machine:

A machine in general terms consists of assembly of links. There will be relative motion between the links to do the job of a machine.

When motion is imparted suitably to one of the links, all the links may receive the motion, but the points to which each of the links will move will be different but it will be predetermined locations. Similarly if force is applied suitably to one, a force may be obtained suitably from the other link. Due to mechanical advantage the amount of force applied and the amount force obtained can be different.

Difference between a machine and a structure

It is important to distinguish between a machine and structure.

In the case of a structure there is no relative movement between various parts and when force is applied to the structure, there is straining action. A building, bridge and a truss under the roof are structures. They have various parts but they do not move relative to each other.

Differences between a machine and a structure

1. Machine serves to modify and transmit mechanical work - Structure serves to modify and transmit force. A force can act on the structure and it has to withstand that force. No work will be done on the structure as it will not have displacement. Hence the idea of transmission of mechanical work will not arise. As links in the machine move, work is done on some link or links and it will be transmitted to other links.

2. Relative motion exists between members of a machine - No relative motion exists between members or parts of a structure.

Theory of Machines

Concepts

Link or Kinematic link: Kinematic link is a resistant body and is a part of the machine connected to another link (kinematic link) which has motion relative to it.

A kinematic link can be made up of parts which has no relative motion among them. It means a kinematic link need not be a single place. Two items can be joined by a welding or by a nut and bolt so that there is no relative motion between them

Kinematic pair: A kinematic pair is a joint of two elements that permits motion or relative motion.

Types of relative motion and types of kinematic pairs.

Sliding: Two parts or links can slide over each other. This type of joint or pair is called sliding pair. Because in a machine we have to know before hand the motion of each part, in the case of each kinematic pair forming part of the machine, the joint has to be such that relative motion has to be completely constrained or successfully constrained. Then only we can tell, the movement of each member, when force is applied to any one member.

Turning: When two parts have drilled holes and are connected with a pin through those holes, there can be angular movement between these two parts. Such pair is called turning pair.

Rolling pair: When a wheel is rolling on the ground, the wheel and the ground form a rolling pair. A rolling pair is formed when two wheels are rolling one over the other.

Spherical pair: When a ball is moving a socket, the movement of the ball is spherical movement and the pair is spherical pair.

Helical pair or screw pair: When contact threads or screw threads, the pair is helical pair or screw pair.

Video Lectures by Prof. Asok Kumar Mallik Department of Mechanical Engineering IIT Kanpur. http://nptel.iitm.ac.in
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Other Video Lectures - Index
http://freevideolectures.com/Course/2359/Kinematics-of-Machines
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Theory of Machines Introduction - Questions and Answers
http://ptumech.loremate.com/tom1/node/1

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Knol Sub-Directory - Production Technology - Interesting Knols

Benchtop Milling Machine

By raj kodirekka

Broaching on the Screw Machine

By Slater Tools

CNC Milling

By Anonymous

CNC Machine Milling

By Anonymous

Crank Shaft Machining - For Reference in Industrial Engineering Course

By Narayana Rao K.V.S.S.

Horizontal CNC Milling in Harrisburg, PA

By Dale Seitz

How to Order an Internal Rotary Broach

By Slater Tools

Lathe Terminology

By Donnie

Planetary Mill--Mild perspectives for industrial application/implementation

By ezryakkerman

Rotary Broaching Passes the Test

By Peter Bagwell

Silversmithing - The Basics of Working With Silver, What You Need and How to Do It

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Mechanical Engineering - Knol Sub-Directory

Number of knols (25)
Subjects Included: Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, Theory of Machines, Strength of Materials, Design of Machine Elements, Machines, Machine Tools, Machinery, Production Technology, Power - Thermal, Solar, Engineering Economics, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Geometrical Drawing, Machine Drawing

Part of Knol Directory of Interesting Knols

Knol Books

Automobile Engineering - Knol Book
Design of Machine Elements - Knol Book
Energy - Production, Distribution and Conservation - Knol Book

Production Technology - Knol Book of Readings
Thermodynamics - Knol Book

Introduction to Mechanical Engineering

Engineering and Its Steps

Engineering Lessons for the New Mechanical Engineer

Rolling Bearings

Gears Guide for Modern Bicycles

MEMS

Introduction to Materials Science - Metals

Design of Machine Elements

Fly Rods and Line Sizes: Fly Rod Terminology

Fly Rods and Line Sizes: Rod Materials

Knol search link for Desing, Shaft, Bearing, Gear

Machines Tools

Production Technology

Knol Sub-Directory - Production Technology - Interesting Knols

Die Casting

MEMS Fabrication Process

Planetary Mill--Mild perspectives for industrial application/implementation

Knol search link for production, manufacturing, and fabrication

Case Studies of Design and Production

Building Stanley

Mechanical Handling

Inspection and Quality Control

Buyer Beware when Selecting a Machine Tool

Robots in Manufacturing

Using Thru Spindle Air to Measure Part on CNC Machine

Maintenance

Bearing Race Removal

Maintain a Lathe

Power for Machines

Heat Power/Thermodynamics

The First Law of Thermodynamics

Second Law of Thermodynamics

Heat Engines

Knol Sub-Directory - IC Engines

Efficiency of Heat Pumps and Refrigerators

Solar Energy

Nuclear Energy and nuclear power plants

Engineering Research Papers - Summaries - 2010 - Index (Summaries of research papers from various disciplines of engineering)

Industrial Engineering

Industrial Engineering - Knols of Narayana Rao K V S S

Industrial Engineering

Article Series Directory – Management – Industrial Engineering

Focus of Industrial Engineering

Fundamentals of Industrial Engineering

Industrial Engineering - Proposed Curriculum

Maynard's Industrial Engineering Handbook - Book Information and Review Articles

Industrial EngineeringTechniques - Articles, Books, Courses

Industrial Engineering Methods and Practices - Vijay Sheth

THE PURPOSE AND EVOLUTION OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

Efficiency: A Focus Area of Industrial Engineering - Jesse Brogan

The Role and Career of the Industrial Engineer

Frank B. Gilbreth: Some of His Industrial Engineering Achievements

Henry Laurence Gantt (1861-1919) - Industrial Engineer

Organizing for Industrial Engineering: Historical Evolution of Thinking

Motion Study - Human Effort Engineering

Systems Efficiency Engineering - A Focus Area of Industrial Engineeering

By Narayana Rao K.V.S.S.

User Interface Design Principles

Knol Directory of Interesting Knols

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Thermodynamics - Knol Book

Includes Heat Engines and Related Devices

Second Law of Thermodynamics

Efficiency of Heat Pumps and Refrigerators

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Energy - Production, Distribution and Conservation - Knol Book

Clean Energy 2030

http://www.solarthermalpowerplant.com/

Nuclear Energy - Chapter Knol

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Automobile Engineering - Knol Book

The Automobile -The Motor Vehicle - Introduction, Automobile Engine - Principles of Operation, Automobile Engine Parts, Combustion, Carburetor and Fuel Injection Systems