Ever wonder why trains have steel wheels, rather than tires like a car? It's to reduce rolling friction. When your car is driving on the freeway, about 4-7 percent of its potential energy is lost to the rolling resistance of the tires. Tires bend and deform a lot as they roll, whic...
It should be cold to the touch with the system running, if not there is a problem with the expansion valve or the orifice tube which you should be able to see with the pressure gauges. This AC recharge video can help you.6. A pressure sensor is used to measure the amount of ...
Now that we have the mechanics down, let's see how they fit together to move packages and people. Train Gauges and Chariots One popular myth is that the standard train gauge was based on the width of the Roman chariot. This is untrue, especially as the Romans didn't use chariots to tr...
In fact, the cooling system on a car driving down the freeway dissipates enough heat to heat two average-sized houses! The primary job of the cooling system is to keep the engine from overheating by transferring this heat to the air, but the cooling system also has several other important...
weight in the front of the Mini gave the car more stability when taking tight turns. The space-saving engine layout allowed Issigonis to create a passenger compartment with more room than you'd expect for such a small car. You might even think it was larger on the inside than the out...
Jumper cables come in various gauges, and using a cable that is too thin for the required current can result in overheating. Thinner cables may have higher resistance, which can cause them to heat up quickly under load. When attempting to jump-start a vehicle, it is essential to use heavy...
Read with caution, and especially focus on the things that you don’t want to hear rather than only what you want to hear. Once you are done reading this, and it makes sense to you, continue your research.DIY builds are easily doable if you have a strong understanding of things ...
The electrical system’s primary function is to generate, store and supply the electric current to various vehicle systems. In addition, it operates the electrical components/parts in vehicles. These components include several electrical gauges, digital gadgets, power windows, central locking mechanisms...
The cyberpunk theme carries through to the interior, which was stripped and resprayed silver before being pieced back together. Here, Chris has added a custom smoked acrylic (and backlit) switch panel, LED lighting, and gauges among other details. The highlight, however, is the custom-mount...
They’re essentially a modern version of the generators of the past — complete with perks thatimprove safetyin addition to environmental and financial concerns. What Is an Inverter Generator? An inverter generator gauges the needs of the appliance plugged into it. Instead of running electricity at...