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Efficiency of Brayton Cycle with Reduced Pressure & Temp

sid_galt
Jun 22, 2005 · Replies 13 · Jun 30, 2005

Replies: 13

Books on the field of Mech. Engineering

dekoi
Jun 26, 2005 · Replies 3 · Jun 29, 2005

Replies: 3

Overexpanded Flow: Low Temp Air Discharge at High Velocities

sid_galt
Jun 24, 2005 · Replies 8 · Jun 28, 2005

Replies: 8

Calculating Compression Time for Mass-Spring Impact: A Comparison of Methods

VinceA
Jun 27, 2005 · Replies 3 · Jun 27, 2005

Replies: 3

Modding My Road Bike for Aerodynamics: Ideas & Suggestions?

Shawnzyoo
Jun 27, 2005 · Replies 5 · Jun 27, 2005

Replies: 5

What Could Be Causing My Ride-On Mower to Fail to Start?

Snowy
Jun 8, 2005 · Replies 4 · Jun 27, 2005

Replies: 4

Calculating Annulus Area in a Compressor

sid_galt
Jun 23, 2005 · Replies 5 · Jun 24, 2005

Replies: 5

How Do You Calculate Impact Force for Falling Objects?

david robinson
Jun 23, 2005 · Replies 7 · Jun 24, 2005

Replies: 7

Problem with the fixed collar on a smooth rod

Cyrus
Jun 17, 2005 · Replies 8 · Jun 23, 2005

Replies: 8

Air Launching Rockets:The Possibilities of the A380?

Shawnzyoo
Jun 23, 2005 · Replies 1 · Jun 23, 2005

Replies: 1

Static Mass Balancing: Procedure for Assemblies of 2.5-10kg

kashoo
Jun 14, 2005 · Replies 5 · Jun 23, 2005

Replies: 5

How Can I Build a Small Electromagnetic Train for a Model Setup?

JAFO
Jul 10, 2004 · Replies 9 · Jun 22, 2005

Replies: 9

Inviscid Incompressible Low Speed Flow Thrust in Nozzle: Is it Possible?

sid_galt
Jun 21, 2005 · Replies 7 · Jun 22, 2005

Replies: 7

Are Oversized Air Conditioning Systems Really Inefficient? Debunking the Myths

Cliff_J
Jun 15, 2005 · Replies 6 · Jun 22, 2005

Replies: 6

Advantages/disadvantages of biplanes over monoplanes?

sid_galt
Jun 16, 2005 · Replies 10 · Jun 18, 2005

Replies: 10

Build a Diesel Powered Trike for Speed & MPG

lyeinyoureye
Jun 11, 2005 · Replies 4 · Jun 18, 2005

Replies: 4

Wind Tunnel Apparatus: Why Strain Gages Preferred Over Pressure Sensors

sid_galt
Jun 14, 2005 · Replies 7 · Jun 15, 2005

Replies: 7

Solidworks or Autodesk Inventor?

BasketDaN
Jun 12, 2005 · Replies 4 · Jun 13, 2005

Replies: 4

Noise vibration harshness(NVH)-fea

chandran
Jun 12, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jun 13, 2005

Replies: 2

Help My Students Understand Robotics: 4 Sticks Joining and Walking

Persefone
Jun 9, 2005 · Replies 4 · Jun 10, 2005

Replies: 4

Poll

Negative pressure supercharging -comments?

greasemonkey
May 23, 2005 · Replies 17 · Jun 10, 2005

Replies: 17

Mechanical engineer and car engine

redgoat
Jun 1, 2005 · Replies 7 · Jun 8, 2005

Replies: 7

Draw a T-s diagram of the improvements

skysurani
May 31, 2005 · Replies 1 · Jun 7, 2005

Replies: 1

What happens to teh air pressure when a fan is used?

infamous_Q
Jun 2, 2005 · Replies 8 · Jun 7, 2005

Replies: 8

Resistance Moment: What is the Polar Variation?

TSN79
Jun 4, 2005 · Replies 3 · Jun 6, 2005

Replies: 3

What causes the condensation trails behind airplanes?

Clausius2
Jun 4, 2005 · Replies 7 · Jun 5, 2005

Replies: 7

Effects of Rotation on Strain in a Disk

sid_galt
Jun 2, 2005 · Replies 3 · Jun 3, 2005

Replies: 3

Drag coefficient PVC over water

cronxeh
May 18, 2005 · Replies 9 · Jun 3, 2005

Replies: 9

Getting Started with Computational Fluid Dynamics: Coding Basics

stan
Jun 1, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jun 1, 2005

Replies: 2

Discover the Top Stealth Characteristics for Invisibility on Enemy Radar

redgoat
May 21, 2005 · Replies 2 · May 31, 2005

Replies: 2

Determining combustion burn time

fkatzenb
May 18, 2005 · Replies 5 · May 31, 2005

Replies: 5

Effect of high temp. compressor

sid_galt
May 30, 2005 · Replies 1 · May 31, 2005

Replies: 1

Calculating Flow Rates in Pipe Networks: Head Loss Equations

theoriginalh
May 30, 2005 · Replies 1 · May 30, 2005

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Increasing Air Temperature in a Small Metal Box

sid_galt
May 29, 2005 · Replies 2 · May 30, 2005

Replies: 2

How Can I Build a DIY Dynamometer for a Single Cylinder on a 2-Stroke Engine?

RG500
May 20, 2005 · Replies 5 · May 25, 2005

Replies: 5

How to convert a fridge into dehumifier?

julee
May 22, 2005 · Replies 4 · May 24, 2005

Replies: 4

Helium gas is compressed form 1 atm and 25 degree C

skysurani
May 23, 2005 · Replies 2 · May 23, 2005

Replies: 2

Remote control pingpong collecting robot help

theknownothing
May 22, 2005 · Replies 1 · May 23, 2005

Replies: 1

'Real life' Differences B/w Mechanical Engineering Qualifications

Mana
May 20, 2005 · Replies 6 · May 21, 2005

Replies: 6

How can I calculate the range and trajectory of a ping pong ball launcher?

chris_tams
May 13, 2005 · Replies 5 · May 21, 2005

Replies: 5

Super to Subcritical, and Super to Subsonic Flow

Clausius2
May 9, 2005 · Replies 2 · May 21, 2005

Replies: 2

Can Navier Stokes equations explain pressure on a stationary body's surface?

schettel
May 19, 2005 · Replies 3 · May 19, 2005

Replies: 3

Solving Torsion Problems: Finding Torque & Rotation When Plastic

morry
May 18, 2005 · Replies 10 · May 19, 2005

Replies: 10

Help Build the Ultimate Bamboo Fishing Rod: Free $1000 Valued Reward Offered!

dedoo
May 18, 2005 · Replies 5 · May 19, 2005

Replies: 5

Neutral Point and Static Margin?

phiska
May 15, 2005 · Replies 2 · May 18, 2005

Replies: 2

When to Use a Micrometer Torque Wrench, Torque Driver, or Dial Reading Wrench?

stan
May 8, 2005 · Replies 2 · May 18, 2005

Replies: 2

Reynolds 10^5 & Hazen-Williams Friction Model: Is There a Problem?

Clausius2
May 17, 2005 · Replies 2 · May 18, 2005

Replies: 2

What is the Geometric Balance of an Object in a Fluid Flow?

Raparicio
May 14, 2005 · Replies 4 · May 17, 2005

Replies: 4

Stiffness Influence Coefficient Fea For Plate

chandran
Apr 29, 2005 · Replies 1 · May 16, 2005

Replies: 1

Start a Drafting Business: What You Need to Know

mathwurkz
May 3, 2005 · Replies 5 · May 16, 2005

Replies: 5

Clemson and UNC Charlotte. Opinions please?

BillBLack
May 14, 2005 · Replies 1 · May 15, 2005

Replies: 1

Is the entropy change of the ideal gas equals zero?

tony_engin
May 14, 2005 · Replies 3 · May 14, 2005

Replies: 3

Entropy production would be negative in these cases

tony_engin
May 14, 2005 · Replies 1 · May 14, 2005

Replies: 1

Designing an Intake Manifold: Books & Software

morry
May 12, 2005 · Replies 12 · May 13, 2005

Replies: 12

Energy increase as air pressure increases

dbwmi
May 13, 2005 · Replies 1 · May 13, 2005

Replies: 1

Gees, Feeling Stupid? Need Help with Truss Forces? Let's Get Started!

morry
May 13, 2005 · Replies 1 · May 13, 2005

Replies: 1

Lowest possible pressure (greatest vacuum)

infamous_Q
May 11, 2005 · Replies 6 · May 12, 2005

Replies: 6

Why is my 1989 GMC truck's overheat light coming on after driving for a minute?

zoobyshoe
May 10, 2005 · Replies 17 · May 12, 2005

Replies: 17

Do Design Engineers know what they're doing?

kleinjahr
May 3, 2005 · Replies 14 · May 12, 2005

Replies: 14

Calculating Thrust from Propellers for Model Airplane

reg
May 12, 2005 · Replies 1 · May 12, 2005

Replies: 1

What Oil to Use for a Nikota Air Compressor?

Shawnzyoo
May 11, 2005 · Replies 3 · May 11, 2005

Replies: 3

Chance for a foreign-born engineer

redgoat
May 10, 2005 · Replies 3 · May 10, 2005

Replies: 3

Build a Battery-Powered Dragster for Physics Class

midcourtassassin
May 8, 2005 · Replies 5 · May 10, 2005

Replies: 5

How Does Size Affect Air Compressor Performance?

infamous_Q
May 9, 2005 · Replies 1 · May 9, 2005

Replies: 1

What causes minor calibrations for wrenches

stan
May 8, 2005 · Replies 1 · May 8, 2005

Replies: 1

Fracture Toughness of Honeycomb Sandwich Panels

kashoo
Apr 19, 2005 · Replies 5 · May 6, 2005

Replies: 5

What happens when vacuum is applied to an elastic tube filled with tap water?

JohnGe
May 1, 2005 · Replies 3 · May 5, 2005

Replies: 3

Jet Engine Intakes: Why the Squashed, Flat Design?

Alan G
May 4, 2005 · Replies 1 · May 4, 2005

Replies: 1

More Information I'm Sending With A Diagram - For The Hydraulic System

Eng_Luqman
May 3, 2005 · Replies 3 · May 4, 2005

Replies: 3

How to Evaluate the Performance of a Hydrogen-Fueled Pulsed Detonation Engine?

MR. P
Apr 25, 2005 · Replies 6 · May 4, 2005

Replies: 6

Calculating Efficiency of Heat Engine with Steam in Saturation Dome

Naeem
May 4, 2005 · Replies 1 · May 4, 2005

Replies: 1

Why Is the I-Beam Shape Optimal for Moments of Inertia?

joe tomei
May 3, 2005 · Replies 2 · May 3, 2005

Replies: 2

Thrust Vectoring: Explained & Applications

EngTechno
Feb 26, 2005 · Replies 15 · May 3, 2005

Replies: 15

A380 Makes History With First Flight

FredGarvin
Apr 27, 2005 · Replies 18 · May 2, 2005

Replies: 18

Calculating Volumetric Flow Rate Without Cross-sectional Area

Ehsans
Mar 14, 2005 · Replies 7 · May 2, 2005

Replies: 7

Coanda or Bernouli, which describes lift?

MR. P
May 1, 2005 · Replies 2 · May 2, 2005

Replies: 2

Can specific gravity vehicles reach NEO with balloons?

MR. P
Apr 27, 2005 · Replies 4 · May 1, 2005

Replies: 4

Thermo Exam Question: Estimate Temp & Pressure After Compression

bruce999
Apr 25, 2005 · Replies 3 · May 1, 2005

Replies: 3

Radius of Circular Disc for Mech. Engr Problem

Robust
Apr 5, 2005 · Replies 13 · May 1, 2005

Replies: 13

Why Are Reynolds Numbers Higher When Reducing Flow Rate?

tony_engin
Apr 27, 2005 · Replies 3 · Apr 30, 2005

Replies: 3

A possible replacement for a torque converter

Serj
Apr 29, 2005 · Replies 1 · Apr 29, 2005

Replies: 1

Auto n Aero Design - Learn Mechanical Engineering

mans
Apr 18, 2005 · Replies 10 · Apr 28, 2005

Replies: 10

Many students pursue Mechanical and Electrical Engineering rather than

redgoat
Apr 27, 2005 · Replies 3 · Apr 28, 2005

Replies: 3

Test rig to demonstrate propulsion

stan
Apr 18, 2005 · Replies 14 · Apr 27, 2005

Replies: 14

The correlation between vibration and flow rate

tony_engin
Apr 27, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 27, 2005

Replies: 2

Effortlessly Print Rotary Encoders with X PPR: Easy Solutions

Physics_wiz
Apr 19, 2005 · Replies 12 · Apr 27, 2005

Replies: 12

Turbines for hydrogen fueled cars?

RGClark
Apr 24, 2005 · Replies 20 · Apr 26, 2005

Replies: 20

Air Compressor Schematics & Homebuilt Projects

Shawnzyoo
Apr 25, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 25, 2005

Replies: 2

Plate top vonmises stress in fea

chandran
Apr 25, 2005 · Replies 1 · Apr 25, 2005

Replies: 1

Ok, so I know its been a topic before-H20 power

Ayrity
Apr 20, 2005 · Replies 9 · Apr 24, 2005

Replies: 9

Superheated vapor tables for propane

nineeyes
Apr 22, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 23, 2005

Replies: 2

How to Model High Viscosity Layered Waste Pumping in CFD?

sergkras2000
Apr 21, 2005 · Replies 1 · Apr 22, 2005

Replies: 1

Ground Effect Flying: Crafting a Model with Rotors & Props

Ayrity
Apr 20, 2005 · Replies 7 · Apr 22, 2005

Replies: 7

How do you compute the force to deform a flat plate?

TonyTheTiger
Apr 14, 2005 · Replies 18 · Apr 21, 2005

Replies: 18

Re-Learning AutoCAD 2004: What Are the Best Books?

VSCCEGR
Apr 21, 2005 · Replies 1 · Apr 21, 2005

Replies: 1

Nonlinear Vibration: Find Behaviors of 3D Structures

kashoo
Apr 14, 2005 · Replies 5 · Apr 20, 2005

Replies: 5

How Do Wave Heights Impact Pleasure Boat Speed?

gary
Apr 20, 2005 · Replies 1 · Apr 20, 2005

Replies: 1

Solving for Minimum Duct Diameter in a Hospital Room Air Exchange System

Naeem
Apr 19, 2005 · Replies 3 · Apr 20, 2005

Replies: 3

Optimizing Fuel Injector Orientation for Increased Thrust in Gas Turbine Engines

sid_galt
Apr 18, 2005 · Replies 9 · Apr 20, 2005

Replies: 9

Can Mass Distribution and Spring Constants Keep a Hovering Platform Stable?

Nemos
Apr 13, 2005 · Replies 5 · Apr 20, 2005

Replies: 5

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