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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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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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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 […]

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Wood work machines and their use

Woodwork machines refer to the common equipment used in the workshop. Most of these machines are heavy and cannot be […]

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Parts of a buliding (wall)

Walls are continuous vertical structure of a building which are built primarily to perform any or a combination of these […]

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Building foundation in Engineering

The foundation in its widest sense can be said to be expanded base of a wall or a column in […]

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Simple ways to set up electrical wiring

An electric is a complete path through which electrons or current flows. The path is made up of cable or […]