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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| rubber, recycling | 6/8/2005 | Pat March |
| Q: We're drowning in used tennis balls. Recycling centers don't accept them. Do you think they could ... A: I am surprised that recyclers don't accept these. Why? Using them as insulation is a novel idea, ... | ||
| starting air compressor of diesel generator | 5/14/2005 | Al Hall |
| Q: Our diesel generator have an an auxilliary of air starting compressor, is this air starting ... A: I am not familiar with your specific system, but if I understand your question correctly, I do not ... | ||
| science fair project | 4/1/2005 | Pat March |
| Q: My son is in 4th grade and wants to do a science fair project dealing with gears. Do you have any ... A: Howdy Susan, Gears come in many varieties. Basic gears are called spur gears. There are also ... | ||
| engineering materials | 3/31/2005 | Pat March |
| Q: how and what materials can be a alloyed with basic steel to produce special steels like stainless ... A: By basic steel I assume you mean ordinary carbon steel, not steel made by the basic process. ... | ||
| in the centrifugal pump : what... | 3/25/2005 | Al Hall |
| Q: in the centrifugal pump : what is happen for the pressure and motor shaft if we colse the delivery ... A: If the pump outlet is closed so there is no flow from the pump, then the pressure at the outlet ... | ||
| pressure gauges | 3/18/2005 | Kalyanasundaram R |
| Q: Sir: Thanx for the answer last time. Follow-up to my question, what is the difference if there is ... A: For the same (Quality) class of gauge, there will be no difference in actual reading within the ... | ||
| power plants | 3/12/2005 | Al Hall |
| Q: what is the most efficient power plant operating today? Is it hydro, coal fired, geothermal or ... A: The most efficient power plants operating today are fuel cells, as some are capable of efficiencies ... | ||
| pressure gauges | 3/12/2005 | Kalyanasundaram R |
| Q: why is it that our pressure gauges have oil or water inside the gauge itself? what is its purpose? A: First the pressure gauges (Bourdon type) DO NOT have any liquid inside. If you have opened from an ... | ||
| hydraulics | 3/5/2005 | Al Hall |
| Q: can you give me a good definition of hydraulics? A: I found a very good answer to your question in the Yahoo Dictionary. It reads: hy·drau·lics ... | ||
| overhead projector | 2/22/2005 | Kalyanasundaram R |
| Q: how does a overhead projector work and how do you make one ( for a science project) hope you can ... A: The working of Overhead projector is explained in a simple way. You have a uniform light source ... | ||
| Mechanical Engineering School Project | 2/13/2005 | Kalyanasundaram R |
| Q: I am a mechanical enginnering student at Florida International University, Miami. I have to find a ... A: My suggestion is that nuts and bolts are not the products to be taken for improvements.Because there ... | ||
| Science | 2/1/2005 | Pat March |
| Q: Me again! Can you please help me answer this problem? A steel block has a volume of 0.08 m^3 and a ... A: Howdy, Me Again! 1. The weight in water is the same as the weight in air. The scale will read ... | ||
| How would you design my invention | 1/21/2005 | Kalyanasundaram R |
| Q: How would you design a machine or simple machine that would open soda cans. Also tell me what ... A: Before suggesting the gadget or machine, I would like to know some details about the various cans to ... | ||
| Pump | 1/21/2005 | Pat March |
| Q: Q1. Suppose the groundwater level in a well is 20m below the ground surface. Can the groundwater be ... A: Q1 No. Suction only works as far as atmospheric pressure lets it. At sea level this is about 10 ... | ||
| Query | 1/16/2005 | Kalyanasundaram R |
| Q: I am interested in Lipstick and similar products manufacturing. I want best automatic machines ... A: are you interested in making lipstick (wax rods) or put it in a container as we get in the market? ... | ||
| an egg catcher | 1/14/2005 | Pat March |
| Q: in my physics class we have to do an experiment of designing a egg catcher. This egg catcher can ... A: Howdy Matt, Your problem is to cushion the impact of a falling egg do that it does not crack. You ... | ||
| an egg catcher | 1/14/2005 | Kalyanasundaram R |
| Q: in my physics class we have to do an experiment of designing a egg catcher. This egg catcher can ... A: The simplest catcher will be like a mini tennis racket. You can use the cross stitch frame of 6" ... | ||
| careers | 1/14/2005 | Aroosh Shahbazian |
| Q: my name is Carl and I'm a student from Cass City Middle School. In my career pathways class I am ... A: Math and physics and computer science could be the answer to your first question. Mechanical ... | ||
| Trebuchet, Science Fair Projects | 1/12/2005 | Pat March |
| Q: I am starting a science fair project about trebuchets. I found out about this sight from ... A: Trebuchets were not precision devices! Changing direction would be done by prying the whole machine ... | ||
| heat transfer | 1/12/2005 | Pat March |
| Q: I have a system of pipes exposed to 10 degrees F. the 3900 LF of pipe is 1/2" galvanized and lies ... A: Doug: You ask tough questions! Lets see if I can cook up an approach to the problem. First, you ... | ||
| electro static generator | 1/4/2005 | Al Hall |
| Q: im ina science fair and i need to biuld a high school grade static electricity generator. how do i ... A: In answer to your question, I want to say that electric generation involves much complex electrical ... | ||
| cnc | 1/2/2005 | Aroosh Shahbazian |
| Q: some days ego i send you an email and ask you about my question but i couidnt get my answer all i ... A: Habibnejad I'm not aware of such web site, but here you go, I hope this sample program will help ... | ||
| cnc programing | 12/28/2004 | Aroosh Shahbazian |
| Q: i am a student of mechanical enginearing and have search diffrent sites about cnc programing for ... A: Habibnejad The CNC programs are made to fit a specific machine, if there is no machine parameters, ... | ||
| hp required in woodworking table saws | 12/24/2004 | Pat March |
| Q: One more question if you will permit me to take a moment of your time. I also build layouts for ... A: Merry Christmas Jay, The answer is that using the right bolts or right rivets (and enough of them) ... | ||
| thermal | 12/24/2004 | Al Hall |
| Q: what is meant by cc? why CI engines are more costlier than SI engines? A: Your question is too vague for me to be certian of the answer, so I will answer what comes to mind: ... | ||
| hp required in woodworking table saws | 12/23/2004 | Pat March |
| Q: I teach under-privledged children basic woodworking after school. Some of my kids have enormous ... A: Howdy Jay, You ask tough questions! After some thought I conclude that blade and motor momentum ... | ||
| Physics in Mechanial Engineering | 12/17/2004 | Al Hall |
| Q: I'm doing a research project on this subject and was wondering if you could tell me more, or perhaps ... A: I would recommend that you spend some time in the Mechanical Engineering library at your college ... | ||
| oil | 11/23/2004 | Al Hall |
| Q: What dose 10w-40 motor oil do to or in a motor? I know it lubricates the pistons by dispersing in ... A: You are correct. Motor oil in an engine lubricates the internal mechanical parts such as cylinder ... | ||
| fan blades | 11/22/2004 | Pat March |
| Q: I have a bike trainer that uses your own bike for cardiovascular fitness. The back tire is lifted ... A: It is nice to communicate with someone who actually DOES things for a change. I cannot tell what is ... | ||
| Propellers | 11/21/2004 | Pat March |
| Q: You seem to have a knowledge for fans. How does a propeller work? A: A propeller can be regarded as twisted wings mounted on a shaft. As the shaft rotates, the wings ... | ||
| back pressure in a power plant | 10/26/2004 | Al Hall |
| Q: how we can define "back pressure"in a power plant(steam turbine electrical power plant) and how it ... A: 1) Back pressure can be defined as the pressure applied at the steam discharge, or exit point, of a ... | ||
| Rigidity & Stiffness | 10/25/2004 | Kalyanasundaram R |
| Q: Kalyanasundaram, Pretty nice meeting u. As a preamble i am krishnathejan akumalla doing my masters ... A: there is wafer thin difference between the two terms. What I think is rigidity is the resistance ... | ||
| design | 10/23/2004 | Rick Bolton |
| Q: sir, how can we eradicate steel balls of different sizes &dimensions A: V.Kiran Kumar, There are many ways to eliminate (eradicate) steel balls. Since the weight varies by ... | ||
| mechanics - force analysis on jib of crane | 10/4/2004 | Al Hall |
| Q: mechanics - force analysis on jib of crane A: This is a simple statics problem. The answer lies in the construction of a diagram of the object ... | ||
| MECHANICAL ENGINEERING | 9/27/2004 | Pat March |
| Q: When tension is exerted on a given weight at 45 degrees, the weight is doubled. What is the formula ... A: The force is not doubled. Each rope carries its share. The technique used is summation of forces. ... | ||
| Blower | 9/20/2004 | Pat March |
| Q: Knowing the impeller diameter(24"), width (4.5"), and speed(4500 RPM). Knowing the Duct opening ... A: You can't. The information you provide is inadequate. I would need the complete design including eye ... | ||
| straw structures | 9/9/2004 | Pat March |
| Q: Recently I have tried to build a straw structure out of nothing but straws and glue and tape. I am ... A: So you must build a 30 inch tower out of straws and tape with glue? Is this correct? I assume the ... | ||
| science fair | 9/9/2004 | Pat March |
| Q: i am doing a project on mechanical advantage of simple machines. so far i have the lever, screw, ... A: Howdy Jim, You have listed ALL of the simple machines. The screw is a variant of the wedge or ... | ||
| Ferris Wheel | 9/7/2004 | Pat March |
| Q: Pat,I am building a 12' diameter Ferris Wheel. It will be motorized. I would like it to be lighted. ... A: Howdy Gary, Your problem is how to safely conduct electricity through a rotating joint???? This ... | ||
| Designing Jigs& fixtures | 9/4/2004 | Rick Bolton |
| Q: I need to study about the concepts of designing jigs & fixtures thru internet. Pl. suggest some ... A: Devendra, Sometimes info can be obtained from the internet but for jigs and fixtures I don't think ... | ||
Mechanical Engineering
Answers by Expert:
Aroosh Shahbazian
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I`m able to answer to questions regarding CATIA designing software, (detail parts and assemblies), designing tips and methods, able to solve manufacturing problems, creating a long term plan to make any working operation more efficient than it is, cosmos FEA.
Experience
I have programmed and have designed auto and aircraft parts for various companies (inside and outside of the United States) since 1990, been working in aerospace industry since 1997 as mechanical engineer and ENG. MGR.
Education/Credentials
Masters in Mechanical Eng. (solid designing)
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