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principles of operation of bicycles, generators, dynamos

The bicycle electrical power supply is in a few different methods but this section will treat the method where a […]

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principles of operation of ac motor machines

(a) The Electric Fan The electric fan is basically an induction motor of the squirrel – cage rotor type in […]

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Classification of Energy based technological appliances

We shall discuss the following: Operation of a pressing iron, Operation of an electric kettle, operation of cookers, water heaters, […]

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Mechanical Energy transmission system (gears)

A gear is a drive mechanism used to transmit mechanical power from one point to the other. It is a […]

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Mechanical energy transmission system

Belt Drives Belts and chains are also used to transmit mechanical power like gears. Belts and Pulleys Belts and pulleys […]

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What is Friction

Mechanical energy is a very useful form of energy. It is used to move objects from one place to the […]

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Business Studies

Joining metals through Soldering and brazing

There are four major ways of joining metal pieces together. They are by soldering, welding, riveting and mechanical fasteners like […]

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Principles of measurement and measuring

The projects in metalwork involve construction and application of shaped figures on thin gauges of sheet metal. Attempt is made […]

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Metal work machine and their uses

A machine tool is a machine that cuts metals and performs some other operations by manipulation of its parts. This […]

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Simple woodwork projects

Wood can used to fabricate many items that are used in homes, offices and industries. There are certain operations that […]