Electrical Measurements & Instrumentation
What is Function Generator? Block Diagram, Working, Applications & Specifications
An instrument which provides different types of waveforms whose frequency values can be varied and adjusted over a wide range
Thermal Engineering
What is Rankine Cycle? Process, Components, Diagram & Efficiency
Rankine cycle is an ideal thermodynamic cycle for thermal power plants. In this cycle all processes are reversible and it
Thermal Engineering
What is Multipass Heat Exchanger? Construction, Working, Diagram & Applications
Multipass heat exchanger is a particular type of ‘shell and tube’ heat exchanger. Here, the fluid flowing through tubes is
Thermal Engineering
What is Regenerator (or Regenerative Heat Exchanger)? Types, Working & Applications
In the Regenerator heat exchanger, the hot and cold fluids are made to flow alternatively through the same space. When
Power Electronics
What is Silicon Controlled Switch (SCS)? Working, Symbol & Construction
A silicon controlled switch is abbreviated as SCR. It is a unilateral four layer silicon device with four electrodes, namely anode,
Power Electronics
What is DIAC? Working, Symbol, Construction, Characteristics & Applications
The DIAC is an abbreviation for Diode AC semiconductor switch. The prefix ‘Di’ indicates, that the device has two terminals like
Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
What is Cooling Tower? Working, Diagram, Types, Advantages & Disadvantages
Cooling Tower is a direct heat exchanger, through which heat of the water is transferred to the atmospheric air. The
Hydraulics & Pneumatics
What is Centrifugal Pump? Working, Parts, Diagram & Types
In a centrifugal pump, the fluid is rotated with high speed, to rise beyond the restricted walls of the casing
Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
What is Vortex Tube Refrigeration? Working, Diagram & Advantages
Figure 1: Vortex Tube Refrigeration System Vortex tube refrigeration System is employed for producing both cooling and heating effects. It comprises