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    Calculating LEV face velocity to hold plate in place.

    LEV needs to be at 1m/s at the face. Let’s say area of LEV is .1 m2 What size plate (with holes or not in it) and weight is needed for the plate to fall off if the face velocity is less than 1m/s but the velocity is enough to keep the plate on the lev face if the speed is 1m/s or greater. I...
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    Proving Theory: Transforming Step 1 to Step 2

    also its asked to prove shear strain, ill use this symbol for it. ω it asks to prove τxy (tau xy) = (E/1-v^2) [((1-v)/2) (ωxy)] given ωxy = 1/G (τxy) Any help? :(
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    Proving Theory: Transforming Step 1 to Step 2

    I still don't understand where the E/1-v^2 comes from.
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    Proving Theory: Transforming Step 1 to Step 2

    How does the first step transform into the second step. I have no idea :(
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    Help Underfloor v radiator case study

    thanks for the reply. I'm not sure if I have the thermal resistance figs, they may be given. But, the study is comparing different types of floor. -timber floor concrete floor - no insulation concrete - 80mm insulation concrete - 250mm insulation :)
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    Help Underfloor v radiator case study

    Homework Statement 4. ANALYSIS The Excel Data File will allow the following analysis to be conducted for both emitter types: a) Calculate the variation in both the temperature drop across the emitter ( T) and total heat emitted (Q) over the entire test period for each of the 3...
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    Using Kirchhoff's Laws to Find Currents, Source Current and Power Dissipated

    I = current and the voltage stays the same in a parallel circuit
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    How to calculate energy used in a variable speed drive

    Thanks for your reply, but I think you misunderstood. We're just running a lab experiment to show how a variable speed drive saves money. We want to run an AC pump at full throttle, then put a restriction in the pipe to reduce mass flow rate. Then we'll run the VSD at a lower speed with no...
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    How to calculate energy used in a variable speed drive

    Homework Statement We'll be running a vsd water pump. We'll be seeing the energy savings of using a vsd, instead of using an AC motor on full load and using a tap to reduce water flow. Sorry for the lack of info. The Attempt at a Solution I'm sure it will have something to do with...
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    Where Can I Find Resources for Solving Turbomachinery Exam Questions?

    Homework Statement No attempt done, just looking for any books or online sites that could help in solving these. They're likely to come up in my exam and am studying for other exams at the min.
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    Engineering What is mechanical engineering like?

    It's all about forces and stresses, lots of maths.
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    Engineering Engineering Physics or Mechanical Engineering

    Mechanical is quite interesting
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    Understanding Stress: 75/Area vs 125/Area and (QA)

    They're not acting along the same axis.
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    Help in designing water turbine for given wattage

    sorry, the q is in m3/hr, so it would be .0055 l^3 / second. The aim is to design the screw, work out the forces and design the thickness of the shaft etc. Maybe this is the wrong forum. The efficiency of an archimedes screw is 84%. The main aim is to design a system that aerates a...
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