⚙ Mechanical Engineering

Sewage Diffuser Deflection and Sway Problems?

The system is an 8" stainless manifold on about a 350' diameter tank. It is elevated about 20' with 24 diffuser assembl...

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posted by wiersma

4 comments posted 21yrs posted by wiersma

Deep Impact.

NASA'a deep impact experiment is due to hit a comet hard in ten minutes time. Enjoy! (Search for "Deep Impact" NASA) Bri...

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posted by betwys1

8 comments posted 21yrs posted by betwys1

Looking for source recommendations; hydraulic flow control valve and waterproof junction box

Hi, I am hoping some readers of this group could help me source two items; if such questions are inappropriate here, pl...

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posted by davidd31415

6 comments posted 21yrs posted by davidd31415

J-Integral

Hello everybody... I'm to the last days before graduate.I am going crazy behind J-Integral and Abaqus. :-( Is corrected...

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posted by daniele

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Using a canister vacuum to move a large load of dirt.

I am planning construction of a 3 foot retaining wall, and I plan to level my back yard with approximately 2000 cubic f...

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posted by njolsson

45 comments posted 21yrs posted by njolsson

term for opposite/back side of a surface

I am attempting to find a term for the opposite or the back side of a surface. Typical terms for a: horizontal surface...

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posted by ____

8 comments posted 21yrs posted by ____

Re: Wadkin/Bosch tacho generator for vertical Z?? servo

Your description sounds similar to the AC output tachgen I've seen on some small motors. They are using a (ceramic? fer...

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posted by kwag98

0 comments posted 21yrs posted by kwag98

heat transfer in a steel rod ??

I don't know if this is the right place to ask this question, but if it's not please point me to the correct group. Bac...

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posted by kolesnik

44 comments posted 21yrs posted by kolesnik

cooperation

Hello I am looking for Mechanical Engineer (experience in dynamics, pneumatics) to jointly research/develop an inventio...

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posted by omast

11 comments posted 21yrs posted by omast

modal analysis with contact boundary condition

Hi,there. It seems that ANSYS doesn't provide of modal analysis with contact boundary condition. Please recommend any FE...

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posted by beylim

11 comments posted 21yrs posted by beylim

Underwater jets

Are there any methods to evaluate behavior of pressurized jet underwater? I'm trying to evaluate velocities and velocit...

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posted by gguannel

2 comments posted 21yrs posted by gguannel

Universal product naming/numbering?

Say you are building a machine for use in house. It has a mix of parts that are buy outs.... and a lot of parts home ma...

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posted by me

19 comments posted 21yrs posted by me

diverting wind

is it possible to divert the wind acting against you,while moving forward, to help one in the forward motion? will the u...

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posted by ajaymangot

10 comments posted 21yrs posted by ajaymangot

Engine (a)symmetry

Please excuese the introductory anecdote, I do believe this post is on-topic. I have a '78 Yamaha XS650 of which an exh...

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posted by robm

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Not So Swampy Cooler

A "swamp cooler" or mister cools hot dry air by evaporating water. Instead of 105 F at 10% r. humidity you get somethin...

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posted by BretCahill

2 comments posted 21yrs posted by BretCahill