The Engineers Crib

Fortunately you discovered you just pumped petrol instead of diesel into your compression ignition engine(Diesel engine). Oh my! the knowledge they burn completely different(volatile versus high flash point) must give you a lot to worry about. Don't panic too much, there's are ways to get over it. Filling a fuel tank is a simple task, but seconds of carelessness might result to some expensive nuisance. Possibly you might be a newbie to compression ignition engine(C.I engines) or maybe a veteran in the use of it or Probably you might be familiar to the C.I engine and the spark ignition engine,Good one. Herein this article, the anti and post caution will be highlighted. Petrol and Diesel in the fuel tank Early discovery of this nuisance will help reduce the cost of repair,that is towing immediately to he mechanical workshop for the petrol to be completely drained.  The worst case might be when the engine starts running with the fuel tank full of petrol--there are chance

The early development of locomotives and automotive brought the birth of steam engine. The steam engine was thought to be the final solution to the search for a liable motives but it success was never achieved. Though the first steam engine was invented by Thomas Newcomen in 1712 and it was used to pump water. Study shows,  that energy is needed for anything to be done.That is why even the early development of locomotives uses coal as it source of energy of which was then the world favorite fuel and it powered anything, even the ill-fated steam planes invented by American scientist Samuel P. Langley.                         Steam engine In steam engines, the engines takes energy stored in coal and converts it to heat. The heat generated forms the steam which expands the piston cylinder causing the pressure to increase and forcing the piston to rise above atmospheric pressure. The power stroke occurs when cold water is sprayed on the cylinder to lower the temperature which

Fortunately,an engine can run without the battery,i.e after starting the engine the battery can be unplugged and if the alternating system is sound,it will continue running. Unfortunately,it might cause some defects to the electrical system when run for an extended period. Likewise the engine can run without an alternator for a short period of time because of loss of power in the cells. Oftentimes the alternator goes bad and the operator fails to identify it until it gradually leads to total breakdown. The alternator is a mechanical device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy. In automobile the alternator is used to charge the battery and to power all electrical systems when the engine is running. It changes the spinning motion of the fan belt into electrical energy. The alternator carryout several function to enhance the efficiency of the automobile and comfort of the operator. Modern alternators are constructed with built in regulator circuit that  switch on and

The compression ignition engine[C.I engines] also known as the diesel engine is invented by Dr. Rodolph Diesel. The C.I engine is an internal combustion engine in which combustion occurs as a result of the compression of the air to a temperature sufficient enough to ignite the fuel. There are several similarities and minor difference between the C.I engines and the gasoline powered engines(spark ignition engines,S.I engines). The components such as the crankshaft, camshaft, piston,valves etc they both share in common.  The same cycle of operation governs both for the four stroke and two stroke engine process. However the diesel engines can easily be recognized by the absence of the ignition system and other factors such as Injection of fuel is done via an injection pump They are noisy and produces pollutants easily It produces more power and torque Overtime, diesel engines have received massive success in the construction of heavy duty trucks,construction equipment ,power pl

There are uncertainty about the longevity of the two stroke cycle engine as compared to other cycle of operation .Knowledge of Its importance and principles of operation will help justify the strength of the two stroke cycle engine as compared to others.  Internal combustion engine dated back to 1876 when Dr. Nicolaus A. Otto first invented the spark ignition engine[petrol], then Rudolf Christain Karl Diesel developed the compression ignition engine[Diesel]. Since then engines have continue to develop with new technologies as well as increase in the knowledge of engine process. The purpose of the internal combustion engine is the production of mechanical power from chemical energy contained in fuel. The energy is released by burning the fuel inside the engine.  According to the cycle of operation,engines are classified as the two stroke cycle,four stroke cycle six stroke cycle and the rotary combustion. The rise in global technology which increased the demand of new type of engi

Machines tends to fail or work below its required strength or capacity  due to improper lubrication of the machine components. Many operators ignores the fact that friction exist thereby underestimating the importance of lubrication. Some do not know what lubrication means, its principle,the positives and negatives and why its necessary for it to be in check. The techniques of using lubricants to reduce friction between surfaces is termed lubrication. This definition contains two main terms, lubricant and friction. Understanding what friction is, will help us in the application of lubricants.  Friction is that which hinders a body from moving smoothly on the surface of another, a stationery and a moving part or two or moving parts. Friction has a role to play in machines but when it becomes excessive or when its not needed,  damage will occur in the machine or its component. Effects like corrosion, overheating, wear and others have the possibility of occurring if  its not lubri