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What factors affect the performance of marine propellers?

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Bearing steel that can absorb shocks

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Modes of vibration, natural frequency

  • chitrageetam
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Cost of high capacity compressors ($/kW)

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Relationship of Critical Damping Ratio in Elastomers

  • minger
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Can Kinetic Energy Generators Revolutionize Car Efficiency?

  • Rubben
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Research Labs for Flow Control - RPI & Maryland

  • JD88
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Is Section Modulus the same as a cross sections bending strength modulus ?

  • Mech King
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What is the force that causes the misalignment referred to as nutation?

  • Robin07
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Question involving load on beams

  • luysion
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What is 6000 gf.cm (torque) in terms of KG?

  • designchick
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Small Rod Wipers? (Or other reliable gasket material?)

  • BasketDaN
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[Theory of Machines] Why is Belt in a Belt drive a Link

  • nanunath
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Is this the new stealth bomber ?

  • kevinfr0st
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Good idea to do a language module in my MEng degree?

  • nb89
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Triggering a Camera for Train Detection: Ideas and Resources

  • footballxpaul
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Mechatronics or Computer Systems Engineering for Robotics? Advice Needed!

  • Hypercase
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What is the equation for approximating propeller thrust at a known RPM?

  • thomasxc
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Which CFD software is best for a final year project on Heat Exchangers?

  • nanunath
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Low speed wind tunnel - design and fabrication

  • josh.k
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Please how to put process sheet

  • zeroconfig
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Questions on Bending Stresses (which area will have 0 stress)

  • Su Solberg
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What does it take to design a high pressure solar boiler

  • Rohan2008
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Specific Standard for Sheetmetal drawings?

  • hari_pec
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Solidworks COSMOS - How to read results

  • assafwei
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Elastomer Mechanical Properties

  • Andronicus1717
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Remote Control Car:H-Bridge Vs Simple Switch DPD

  • kthouz
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How do I calculate the bending energy for a cross-linked beam network?

  • jjyoung
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ASME Useful Resource for Research?

  • Saladsamurai
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Calculating Net Force on Valve in Pipe: Pressure Difference Analysis

  • ice109
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Can Increasing Pipe Diameter Enhance Home Water Cooling Systems?

  • Mechatronics
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Motion of a piston be considered simple harmonic

  • monty37
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Flow Distribution for 850m^3/h Fans in Electrical Machines

  • Edwin_Sun
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Is the shaft exerting 600 pounds of force on the table?

  • mrbug
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The Mysteries of Simple Equalities in Thermodynamics

  • An1MuS
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Why don't air conditioners have regenerative heat exchangers?

  • chayced
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Solar power AC units, soon or never?

  • chayced
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How to Calculate Nusselt Number for Air Flow in a Pipe with ANSYS?

  • amirghaderi
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Can Sonic Velocity Be Achieved in a Short, Constant Cross-Section Pipe?

  • arhanbezbora
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What bore diameter will fit a 5.4mm motor shaft?

  • designchick
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How do you seal a rotor underwater?

  • HydroGuy
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What Are the Best Trigger Mechanisms for Rubber Band Powered Vehicles?

  • Dodger66
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Thermal/HVAC Load Software for Commercial Projects

  • wpayne
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Equilibrium temperature of heat exchanger

  • Escheresh
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Sealing Rotating Rod: Efficient Solution?

  • dE_logics
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Automated mouse pressing device

  • exoticdisease
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How Does a Torque Meter Measure Engine Torque and RPM?

  • Su Solberg
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Maximum shear stress in square tubing

  • bigislander72
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Generator Efficiency: Learn About RPM Impact

  • apc3161
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Is Mechanical Engineering the Right Field for You? Find Out Here!

  • xXx1n3CtxXx
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Need a fastener locking mechanism for #8-32 NC screw.

  • negitron
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What Happens If You Block a Fan with a Drag Tube?

  • EngineerAhmad
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Is a Pumpless Cooling System Possible?

  • NAP2626
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Oil temperature in a hydraulic hand pump

  • trini
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Pressure drop across a packed bed

  • SamJ10
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Using PDE Mode in COMSOL to Model Temperature Change

  • mherna48
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Learn AutoCAD: Step-by-Step Instructions and 3D Design Help

  • Eng_Luqman
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Submarine Propulsion Questions Answered

  • saltine
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Accurate Height(above sea level) Measurement Device

  • Eng_Student
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Pressure Drop Across Radiator And Air Flow

  • KLoux
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Alternative Methods to Die Casting :

  • ronvieky
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Force Calculation in deflecting a sheet metal part

  • sree67
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How Can Tire Uniformity Parameters Help Improve Tire Balancing?

  • ahghshirazi
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What Can I Expect in an HVAC Industrial Placement?

  • JaredJames
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What factors determine the success of a siphon in draining a water tank?

  • stinlin
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Question in U.S. Diesel Emission Standards

  • Su Solberg
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Need Help With Gambit: Get Expert Advice from Laura

  • 0308072p
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Calculation of inertia resistance in my geometry

  • Analysis
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Comsol Multiphysics Heat Transfer

  • mherna48
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Shear stress on bolts (in different planes)

  • sathishlmw
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How Can I Achieve Precise Rapid Rotation in My Mechanical Project?

  • longshot
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Thermodynamic efficiency of small diesel engines.

  • Spinnor
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Measuring distance of rotating object

  • Chynkinese
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Thermal Conductivity Graph in Comsol

  • mherna48
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Learning Fluid Power Systems for University Final Year Project

  • bill nye scienceguy!
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Vibration Damping an Analytical Scale

  • MATLABdude
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Build a Pump Using Wind Generator Design

  • quantoshake11
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Precombustion chamber and compression chamber

  • ahmedbadr
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Heat transfer into constant temp sink

  • iceriver500
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How can a student create a gas turbine engine from scratch?

  • LovePhysics
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Solving Beam Deflection Problem with Variable Moment of Inertia

  • baron.cecil
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Is 4Frontiers Paving the Way for Permanent Mars Colonization?

  • Astronuc
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Troubleshooting Electromagnet Design for Telegraph Key and Sounder

  • Cspeed
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Help with mechanical engineering

  • -Jerry™
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Need a formula to calculate BTU loss in a pond.

  • Marshel
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HP Air Bottle Sizing for 4.19m³ Tank at 10 Bar

  • Nasir6992
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Air driven turbine for generator and flywheel?

  • stilbo
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How Can I Determine the RPM of My Pond Pump?

  • DaveC426913
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Heat Flux of BBQ Grill: Estimating Temp. & Length of Handle

  • engineer23
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To heat treat or not to heat treat

  • engineer23
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Engine size/type (ie. 2L inline-4) and fuel consumption

  • StaticX
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Hagen–Poiseuille equation vs Bernoulli's equation Conflict

  • tiredryan
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Heat Transfer Convection Resistance Issue

  • sdaniluk
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Find Gear Sizes/Pitches for Designing a Gearbox

  • Saladsamurai
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Build a Hovercraft: Advice for Beginners

  • bassplayer142
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