Low-E Windows VS Standard Windows

Low-E Windows VS Standard Windows

What are Low-E Windows? Low-E windows as defined by http://www.royalprime.com are windows that have two glass panes or more that selectively rejects certain energy which as a result, greatly decreases the amount of heat that transfer through the glass (window glossary, 2012). In this research paper I compare a standard egress double pane  double hung…

The Relief Valve

The Relief Valve

The relief valve is designed or adjusted to open at a specific set pressure, ensuring that pressure vessels and other equipment are not exposed to pressures exceeding their intended limits, thus protecting them. Pressure relief valves are commonly used in hydraulic systems, but they frequently fail under harsh conditions. To ensure the dependable operation of…

Full-wave Rectifier Circuit

Full-wave Rectifier Circuit

Introduction This report will examine the impact of adding two additional diodes to a full-wave rectifier circuit and the overall performance at varying engine speeds. The following sections will review the problem statement, key definitions, and background information, followed by the solution and conclusion. Problem Statement The circuit seen below in Figure 1.1 was provided…

2nd Order RLC Circuit

2nd Order RLC Circuit

A 2nd Order RLC Circuit incorporate two energy storage elements. An RLC electrical circuit consisting of a resistor (R), an inductor (L), and a capacitor (C) arranged either in series or in parallel. The circuit’s name originates from the letters used to its constituent the three components. These circuits are described by a second-order differential…

Forced Heat Convection

Forced Heat Convection

Abstract: The purpose of this lab was to determine the effect of stirring and the hot water flow rate on the overall heat transfer coefficient. Based on the law of thermodynamics heat always travels from hot to cold but the rate of heat transfer is expected to be enhanced by the introduction of stirring. During…

Radial Heat Conduction Lab Experiment

Radial Heat Conduction Lab Experiment

Abstract The purpose of this lab was to determine the thermal conductivity k of the disk material by measuring the temperature distribution for transient and steady-state heat conduction in a cylindrical wall. To conduct this experiment cooling water was pumped though the HT10X Heat Transfer service Unit at approximately 1.5 liters/min. Initially the heating power…

Performance Characteristics of a Centrifugal Pump

Performance Characteristics of a Centrifugal Pump

Background and Theory This experiment attempts to determine how volumetric flow rate effects changes in head, shaft power and the efficiency of the pump. To simplify this experiment, some assumption/idealizations were made. During this experiment the system is treated as slow speed, steady state with incompressible flow, the pipe and machine walls are solid so…

Impact of a Liquid Jet

Impact of a Liquid Jet

Background and Theory This experiment looks at how different obstructions affect the force exerted by a water jet. To obstruct the flow of fluid vanes were used.  A vane as defined by Webster’s dictionary is “a thin flat or curved object that is rotated about an axis by a flow of fluid or that rotates…