Steam Turbine | Types, Advantages, Disadvantages, Losses, Failures

By | December 11, 2021

A steam turbine is a device which converts thermal energy of steam into mechanical energy. This mechanical energy is generally used further to generate electricity. It is invented by sir Charles Parsons in 1884. Types of steam turbines They are basically classified into two types Impulse Turbine Reaction Turbine A turbine composed of blades alternating… Read More »

Boiler Mountings and Boiler Accessories [with difference]

By | July 7, 2019

Boiler Mountings and Accessories Both mountings and accessories are the parts of boiler. They may sound similar but have different work. In this article we will first differentiate between boiler mountings and accessories, then we will understand each of them in detail. Difference between boiler mountings and boiler accessories Boiler accessories are the auxiliary items… Read More »

Mechanical Properties of Common Engineering Materials

By | December 5, 2021

What are mechanical properties of engineering materials? Mechanical properties are physical properties that a material exhibits upon the application of forces. In this article we will understand (in brief) mechanical properties of common engineering materials. Creep When a body is subjected to a constant load over a long period of time, it undergoes a slow permanent deformation.… Read More »