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Determining the no. of ideal stages in leaching
2000 kg/h of soybean meal containing
45% by weight edible oil is to be treated in
a multiple stage counter current leaching
equipment using 3000 kg/h of n-hexane
containing 3% oil by weight. The ...
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32" fan blowing through 24" tube
I currently have a 24" chimney fan rated at about 10000 CFM blowing through a 24" tube. If I were to make a cone so that I could install a 32" fan to blow through the same 24" tube,...
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Removing bits from a Bosch Go3 screwdriver's self-lock head
I have got a brand new Go3 screwdriver and I love the torque-control function.
However, I am confused by how to remove my bit from it. The official manual does not mention that and it doesn't function ...
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Kalman Filter and Control Theory
In the past, I have worked on designing Kalman filters for state estimation in high-dynamic GPS events, specifically focusing on the phase of the signal, which is subject to large perturbations. ...
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Cryogenic piping standard
This is my first question on this site. Please let me know of any shortcomings in my question.
I wanted to know if there is a specific European standards database that I can use to design a cryogenic ...
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What constraints would I use to model a flying saucer?
Let's say there is a disk suspended in space spinning at high speeds. I want to determine the eq. stress profile from centrifugal stresses. In Ansys, I've already applied a rotational velocity. ...
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Planetary gearbox not increasing torque sufficiently
I have 3D printed a custom designed two stage planetary gearbox with a total reduction ratio of 16:1. To test whether this truly is the reduction ratio, I tried rotating the input shaft 16 times using ...
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Creep FEA analysis (failure modes)
Hi I recently came across failure modes like creep, ratcheting and fast fracture.
If I wanted to model these in Ansys mechanical, would it be correct to say that if, for example I modelled creep, I ...
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Can a kugel fountain be made without acceleration from the fluid?
I am looking for an application where a thin spherical shell is suspended in a kugel fountain where the liquid is replaced with gas. is it possible to make the gas flow so that it doesn't brake or ...
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correlation between wheel angle with steering wheel angle: help resolve how to measure
I want to measure how the wheel of a tractor responds to a steering wheel rotation. So, precise measurement of wheel rotation is required.
I am measuring steering angel by eye-estimation (the steering ...
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How do I calculate axial, bending, and torsional loads in a bicycle crank and spindle system?
I’m working on a mechanical design project involving a bicycle crank and spindle system. I need help determining the axial, bending, and torsional loads acting on both the crank and the spindle.
The ...
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Beginner welding for someone who is clumsy
I want to learn to weld for the purpose of DIY projects, such as making a rolling shelf from 3/16-inch mild steel angle. For the past many years, I've been saying, "This would be ten times easier ...
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Engineering Mechanics EP Popov
A 3 m long cantilever is made from five solid 50 X 150 mm wooden planks. Its cross-sectional area is similar to that shown in Figure 6-5(a). The planks are attached together by 20 mm diameter vertical ...
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Looking for Help with Air Cylinder Selection for X-Z Slide Configuration
I'm currently working on a new project and need some guidance in selecting the right air cylinder setup. I’m using an X-Z configuration with two air slides:
X-axis: MXW20-225B-M9BWL
Z-axis: CXS2L25-...
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Help identifying composite ring labeled P/N 44302-002-00002 — Aerospace or industrial part?
I’m trying to identify a component I received in a surplus pallet auction. It appears to be a composite or carbon-fiber reinforced ring, possibly for aerospace or industrial use. I have a box of 52 ...
