How to specify gas struts accurately | Engineer Live
Mar 28, 2019 · Gas Spring Force (F1) = Mass of lid x Centre of Gravity / Radius of Force x Number of Springs. Closing Force Calculation. Similarly, the force required to close the lid (F2) can be calculated using the formula: Closing Force F2 = Number of Springs x Spring Force F1 x Radius of Force / Lid Length. Calculation of the opening and closing forces ...
Front-end engineering and design: your best estimate
Apr 5, 2016 · Front-end engineering and design (FEED) is the phase of a project during which a percentage of the overall engineering required for a project is completed, with the purpose of developing a sanction estimate. Capital cost has a major bearing on return on investment, so the sanction estimate is an important part of the investment decision.
A specifier’s guide to choosing the right filled PTFE material
Sep 13, 2016 · A specifier’s guide to choosing the right filled PTFE material. Phillip Charlton explores the main types of filled PTFE compounds, detailing the enhanced properties delivered by some key material combinations. The seldom rivalled hydrophobic, low-friction and corrosion-resistant properties of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) make it a highly ...
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What challenges are ahead for electrical engineering?
Oct 7, 2019 · Here, Steve Hughes, managing director of power quality specialist Reo UK, outlines some of the biggest challenges electrical engineers will face in the coming years. In 2018, we saw global EV sales surpass two million units for the first time; twice the amount sold in 2017. With the possible threats of catastrophic climate change and resource ...
What is a smart material? - Engineer Live
Mar 9, 2020 · A smart material is an object that holds a property that is susceptible to change with the introduction of an external stimulus. This change must be either tangible or visible for the material to qualify for ‘smart’ status. These changes can …
An Expert Guide To Sonic Drilling - Engineer Live
May 1, 2020 · Sonic drilling is a more efficient method of drilling by using high-frequency resonance to create a smoother path of travel for the drill by reducing or even eliminating any frictional resistance from subsurface materials being encountered. The high frequency resonance results in a vibrating head that is being both pushed up and down by the ...
Top 10 tips for industrial gearbox inspection and maintenance
Aug 18, 2015 · This could result in an increased operating temperature or even possible contamination of the gearbox. Therefore industrial gearboxes should be regularly dusted and brushed clean. 3. Shaft seals. Check for oil leaks at the input and output shaft of your gearbox. Leaks indicate that seals have failed, thus allowing dust, debris and water ingress ...
The future of blasting operations - Engineer Live
6th March 2024 Siobhan Doyle. The exploitation of ore resources in open pit mines as well as in quarries frequently involve rock blasting operations. The future of blasting in mining lies in increased automation and robotics. A tunnel front with blasting holes. Exploring the engineering innovations shaping the future of blasting operations.
Everything you need to know about HMIs - Engineer Live
Mar 2, 2020 · An HMI is a user interface that is connected to a system, device or machine to provide a user with valuable information efficiently. Once connected, an HMI offers a visual representation of a machine’s performance in a much swifter way than traditional methods. Additionally, it allows for greater control over the machines it is connected too ...