Saturday, December 18, 2010

Material Properties

above sea level

Air - Density and Specific Weight

Density and specific weight of air at temperatures ranging -40 - 1000 oC (-40 - 1500 oF) at standard atmospheric pressure - Imperial and SI Units

Air - Temperature, Pressure and Density

Air density for pressures and temperatures ranging 0 - 1000 psi and 30 - 600 deg F

Air Composition

Dry air is a mechanical mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide and more

Air Properties

Temperature, density, specific heat, thermal conductivity, expansion coefficient, kinematic viscosity and Prandtl's number for temperatures ranging -150 - 400 oC

Air Properties - Imperial Units

Thermodynamic properties of air at low pressures - imperial units
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Air Properties - SI Units

Ideal gas properties of air at low pressures - in SI units

Air Solubility in Water

Amount of air that can be dissolved in water - decrease with temperature - increase with pressure

Aluminum - Melting Points of Binary Eutectic Alloys

Al - Aluminum - binary eutectic alloys and melting points

Aluminum Alloys - Mechanical Properties

Mechanical properties of some common aluminum alloys

Ammonia

Chemical, Physical and Thermal Properties of Ammonia

Argon

Chemical, Physical and Thermal Properties of Argon

Arsenic - Melting Points of Binary Eutectic Alloys

As - Arsenic - binary eutectic alloys and melting points

BHN - Brinell Hardness Number

The Brinell hardness test of metals and alloys

Bases - pH Values

Some common bases as sodium hydroxide, ammonia and more

Benzene - Specific Heat Capacity

Specific heat capacity of Benzene Gas - C6H6 - at temperatures ranging 250 - 900 K

Boiling Points of Water at Various Elevations

Altitude - and boiling points of water

Boiling Points of some common Fluids and Gases

The boiling points of some common liquids and gases as acetone, butane, propane, and more

Bulk Modulus - Metals and Alloys

Bulk modulus of some common metals and alloys

Bulk Modulus and Fluid Elasticity

Introduction and definition of Bulk Modulus Elasticity - commonly used to characterize compressibility of fluids

CPVC - Chemical Resistance

Chemical resistance of CPVC - Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) - pipes

Calcium Chloride - Water

Freezing point, density, specific heat and dynamic viscosity of Calcium Chloride - Water coolant

Carbon Dioxide - Specific Heat Capacity

Specific heat capacity of Carbon Dioxide gas - CO2 - temperatures ranging 175 - 6000 K

Carbon Dioxide Properties

Properties of saturated liquid Carbon Dioxide - CO2 - density, specific heat capacity, kinematic viscosity, thermal conductivity and Prandtl number

Carbon Dioxide Properties - old English Units

Properties of saturated liquid Carbon Dioxide - CO2 - density, specific heat capacity, kinematic viscosity, thermal conductivity and Prandtl number

Carbon Monoxide

Chemical, Physical and Thermal Properties of Carbon Monoxide - CO

Carbon Monoxide - Specific Heat Capacity

Specific heat capacity of Carbon Monoxide Gas - CO - at temperatures ranging 175 - 6000 K

Carbon and Low-Alloy Steels Classification

Steel is considered to be carbon steel when no minimum content is specified or required for chromium, cobalt, columbium (niobium), molybdenum, nickel, titanium, tungsten, vanadium or zirconium

Ceramic Material Properties

Physical properties of some common ceramics

Chemical Resistance Polyethylene - PE

Chemical resistance of polyethylene - PEH - pipes

Chemical Resistance of Rubbers and Elastomers

Common rubbers and elastomers - resistance to chemicals - solvents and softeners - swelling properties

Coefficients of Linear Expansion

Linear temperature expansion coefficients for some common materials as aluminum, copper, glass, iron and many more

Comparing Ethylene Glycol and Propylene Glycol

Comparing the properties of ethylene glycol and propylene glycol

Compositions of Steel

Typical compositions of steels

Compressed Water Properties

Specific volume, enthalpy and entropy of compressed water

Compression and Tension Strength of some common Materials

Some common materials and their average ultimate strength - compression and tension

Concrete Mixtures

Typical cement, sand and gravel mixtures

Concrete Properties

Properties of normal strength Portland cement concrete

Copper - Melting Points of Binary Eutectic Alloys

Cu - Copper - binary eutectic alloys and melting points

Copper Alloys and Typical Applications

Typical use of copper alloys in Architecture, Automotive, Electrical, Building Wire, Energy, Tube, Pipe & Fittings, Fuel Gas, Industrial and Marine Applications.

Copper Zinc Tin Alloys

Strength of Copper-Zinc-Tin alloys

Cryogenic Fluids - or Liquefied Gas Properties

Cryogenic properties as density, boiling points and heat of evaporation for fluids as hydrogen, methane, oxygen, nitrogen, fluorine and helium

Densities of Various Solids

Solids - densities or weights

Densities of some Common Materials

Densities in Imperial and SI-units

Density Converter

Online density converter with the most common units

Density of Wood

Density of wood as function of moisture content

Density, Specific Weight and Specific Gravity

An introduction and definition of density, specific weight and specific gravity - formulas with examples

Dielectric Constant of some common Liquids

Common fluids and their dielectric constant or permittivity

Dimethyl Propylmethane - Specific Heat Capacity

Specific heat capacity of Dimethyl Propylmethane Gas - C6H18 - at temperatures ranging 250 - 800 K

Dirt and Mud Densities

Densities - pound per cubic foot and kilograms per cubic meter - dirt and mud

Ditch-Filling Materials - Densities

Weight or density of ditch-filling materials

Dry Air Properties

Dry air properties at temperatures ranging 175 - 1900 K - specific heat capacity, ratio of specific heats, dynamic viscosity, thermal conductivity, Prandtl number, density and kinematic viscosity

Drying Temperature and Time - common Materials

Drying temperature and drying time for some common materials as coffee, fruits, lumber and more

Dust Explosions - Critical Temperatures and Concentrations

Critical temperatures and concentration parameters for some common substances as coal, zinc, uranium and more

Dynamic Viscosity of some common Liquids

Absolute or Dynamic Viscosity viscosity of some common fluids

Dynamic, Absolute and Kinematic Viscosity

An introduction to dynamic, absolute and kinematic viscosity and how to convert between CentiStokes (cSt), CentiPoises (cP), Saybolt Universal Seconds (SSU), degree Engler and more

Earth or Soil - Weight and Composition

Typical weight and composition of soil or earth

Elastic Properties and Young Modulus for some Materials

Young Modulus (Tensile Modulus) for common materials - steel, glass, wood and more ..

Emissivity Coefficients of some common Materials

The radiation heat transfer emissivity coefficient of some common materials as aluminum, brass, glass and many more

Engineering Materials

Comparing some typical properties of common engineering materials like steel, plastics, ceramics and composites

Epoxy - Chemical Resistance

Chemical resistance of Epoxy to common products as Acetic acid, Alcohol, Diesel oil and more

Ethane

Chemical, Physical and Thermal Properties of Ethane - C2H6

Ethane - Specific Heat Capacity

Specific heat capacity of Ethane Gas - C2H6 - temperatures ranging 250 - 900 K

Ethanol Freeze Protected Water Solutions

Freezing and flash points of ethanol based water solutions - brines

Ethylene - Specific Heat Capacity

Specific heat capacity of Ethylene Gas - C2H4 - temperatures ranging 175 - 900 K

Ethylene Glycol Heat-Transfer Fluid

Freezing point, viscosity, specific gravity and specific heat capacity of ethylene glycol based heat-transfer fluids, or brines

Fibers in Polymer Composites

Mechanical properties of fibers used in polymer composites

Flash Point

The flash point indicates how easy a chemical may ignite and burn

Fluids - Kinematic Viscosities

Kinematic viscosities of some common fluids - motor oil, diesel fuel, peanut oil and many more

Fluids - Latent Heat of Evaporation

Latent heat of vaporization of some common fluids - alcohol, ether, nitrogen, water and more ..

Food and Foodstuff - Specific Heat Capacities

Specific heat capacity of some common food and foodstuff as apples, bass, beef, pork and much more

Food and Foodstuff - pH Values

Approximate pH values for some common food products as apples, butter, wines and more ..

Freezing Points Common Liquids

Common fluids and their freezing points

Freon Properties

Properties of saturated liquid Freon - CCl2F2 - density, specific heat capacity, kinematic viscosity, thermal conductivity and Prandtl number

Freon Properties - old English Units

Properties of saturated liquid Freon - CCl2F2 - density. specific heat capacity. kinematic viscosity. thermal conductivity and Prandtl number

Fuels - Densities and Specific Volumes

Densities and specific volumes of some common fuels - anthracite, butane, coke, oil, wood and more

Fuels Properties Database

Online petroleum-based fuels properties database

Gas Data

An online database with gas properties

Gases - Densities

Densities and molecular weights of some common gases - acetylene, air, methane, nitrogen, oxygen and many others ..

Gases - Specific Gravities

Specific gravity of air, ammonia, butadiene, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and some other common gases

Gases - Specific Heat Capacities and Individual Gas Constants

Specific heat capacity at constant volume, specific heat capacity at constant pressure and individual gas constant - R - common gases as argon, air, ether, nitrogen and many more ..

Glycerine - Boiling and Freezing Points

Boiling and freezing points of aqueous solutions of glycerine

Gold - Melting Points of Binary Eutectic Alloys

Au - Gold - binary eutectic alloys and melting points

Helium

Chemical, Physical and Thermal Properties of Helium - He

Human Body and Specific Heat Capacity

The specific heat capacity of the human body compared with protein and wood

Hydrogen

Chemical, Physical and Thermal Properties of Hydrogen - H2

Hydrogen - Specific Heat Capacity

Specific heat capacity of Hydrogen Gas - H2 - at temperatures ranging 175 - 6000 K

ISO Grade Oil Properties

Viscosity and density of ISO Grade oil

Ice - Thermal Properties

Thermal and thermodynamic properties of ice - density, thermal conductivity and specific heat at temperatures from 0 to -100 oC

Ice - Thickness and Safe Loads

Safe loads for clear solid ice

Identification Tests for Stainless Steels

Magnetic, spark, hardness and acid identification tests of austenitic, martensitic and ferritic stainless steels

Industrial Lubricants - Viscosity ISO-VG Grade

ISO-VG viscosity grades for industrial lubricants

Iron - Melting Points of Binary Eutectic Alloys

Fe - Iron - binary eutectic alloys and melting points

Isopropanol (2-Propanol) based Water Solutions

Freezing and flash points of isopropanol (2-Propanol) based water solutions - brines

Latent Heat of Melting of some common Materials

The latent heat of fusion when changing between solid or liquid state of some common materials as aluminum, ammonia, glycerin, water and more

Lead - Melting Points of Binary Eutectic Alloys

Pb - Lead (Plumbum) - binary eutectic alloys and melting points

Liquid Water Properties

Liquid water properties at pressure 14.7 psia, 1000 psia and 10000 psia

Liquids - Densities

Densities of some common liquids - acetone, beer, oil, water and more

Liquids and Fluids - Specific Gravities - SG

Specific gravities for common fluids and liquids - acetone, alcohol, turpentine, oil and more ..

Liquids and Fluids - Specific Heat Capacities

Common liquids and fluids - acetone, oil, paraffin, water and many more - and their specific heat capacities

Magnesium - Melting Points of Binary Eutectic Alloys

Mg - Magnesium - binary eutectic alloys and melting points

Melting and Boiling Points for some common Materials

Melting points, heat of fusions, boiling points and heat to evaporate some common substances - hydrogen, water, gold and more ..

Melting and Boiling Temperatures - Evaporation and Melting Heat

Melting and boiling point temperatures, latent evaporation and melting heat of some common substances as copper, gold, lead and more - in SI units

Melting and Solidifying Points

Melting and solidifying temperatures of some common substances - alcohol, aluminum, water, wax and more

Mercury - Properties

Properties of saturated liquid Mercury - Hg - density, specific heat capacity, kinematic viscosity, thermal conductivity and Prandtl number

Metal Alloys - Specific Heat Capacities

Specific heat capacities of some common metal alloys as brass, bronze and more

Metals - Boiling Temperatures

Metals and their boiling temperatures

Metals - Galvanic Series in Seawater

Galvanic series in seawater

Metals - Melting Temperatures

Melting temperature of some common metals and alloys

Metals - Specific Heat Capacities

Common metals - aluminum, iron, mercury and many more - and their specific heat capacities - imperial and SI units

Metals Machinability

Machinability of metals

Metals and Alloys - Densities

Density of some common metals and alloys - aluminum, bronze, copper, iron and more ..

Metals and Corrosion Resistance

Common metals and their corrosion resistance to aggressive fluids as acids, bases and more

Metals and Latent Heat of Fusion

Metals and their latent heat of fusion

Methane

Chemical, Physical and Thermal Properties of Methane - CH4

Methane - Specific Heat Capacity

Specific heat capacity of Methane Gas - CH4 - at temperatures ranging 200 - 1100 K

Methanol - Thermophysical Properties

Thermophysical properties methanol

Methanol Freeze Protected Heat-Transfer Fluids

Freezing and flash points of methanol based heat-transfer fluids - brines

Mineral Density

Densities of common minerals

Minerals - Specific Gravities

Specific gravity of some common minerals

Mixtures of Metals and Melting Points

Mixtures of metals and their melting points

Molecular Weight - Gases and Vapors

Molecular mass of common gases and vapors

Molybdenum - Melting Points of Binary Eutectic Alloys

Mo - Molybdenum - binary eutectic alloys and melting points

Nickel - Melting Points of Binary Eutectic Alloys

Ni - Nickel - binary eutectic alloys and melting points

Nitrogen

Chemical, Physical and Thermal Properties of Nitrogen - N2

Nitrogen - Specific Heat Capacity

Specific heat capacity of Nitrogen Gas - N2 - at temperatures ranging 175 - 6000 K

Oils - Melting Points

Melting point of oils

Oxygen

Chemical, Physical and Thermal Properties of Oxygen - O2

Oxygen - Specific Heat Capacity

Specific heat capacity of Oxygen Gas - O2 - at temperatures ranging 175 - 6000 K

Oxygen Solubility in Fresh and Sea Water

Solubility of oxygen in equilibration with air in fresh and sea (salt) water - pressures ranging 1 - 4 bar abs

Particle Sizes

Sizes of airborne particle as dust, pollen bacteria, virus and many more

Plastic Materials Commonly Used in Valves

An introduction to plastic materials commonly used in valves

Plastic Recycling Labels

Recyclable symbols for plastic bottles, containers and packaging

Polyester - Chemical Resistance

Chemical resistance of Polyester to common products like Acetic acid, Diesel oil and more

Polymers - Physical Properties

Density, tensile strength, elongation, Youngs modulus, Brinell hardiness of some common polymer plastic materials

Polypropylene PP - Chemical Resistance

Chemical resistance of PolyPropylene - PP - to some common acids, bases, organic substances and solvents

Pressure and Boiling Points of Water

Boiling points of water at pressure ranging 0.5 - 1000 psia

Propane

Chemical, Physical and Thermal Properties of Propane - C3H8

Propane Butane Mix - Evaporation Pressure

Evaporation pressure of Propane Butane mixtures

Properties of Air at Moderate Pressure - ranging -100 to 1000oF

Dynamic viscosity. thermal conductivity. specific heat capacity and Prandtl number - old English units

Properties of Water

Properties of water, saturated liquid - old English units

Properties of Water - Imperial Units

Properties of water - temperature, pressure, specific volume, density and vapor pressure

Propylene Glycol based Heat-Transfer Fluids

Freezing points of propylene glycol based heat-transfer fluids suitable for the food processing industry

Radiation Emissivity of some common Materials

Radiation emissivity of some common materials - Water, Ice, Snow, Grass ..

Refractive Index of some common Liquids

Some common fluids and their refractive indexes

Refrigerant R22 - Properties

Properties of Refrigerant R22 - saturated liquid and saturated vapor - both imperial and metric units

Refrigerants - Environmental Properties

Physical and environmental properties

Refrigerants - Physical Properties

Physical properties of some common refrigerants - molecular weight, boiling, freezing and critical points

SAE Multigrade Oil Properties

Viscosity and density of SAE Grade oil

STP - Standard Temperature and Pressure & NTP - Normal Temperature and Pressure

The definition of STP - Standard Temperature and Pressure and NTP - Normal Temperature and Pressure

Saturated Ice and Steam

Thermodynamic properties - specific volume, enthalpy and entropy - of saturated ice and steam

Sea Water Properties

Seawater properties

Silver - Melting Points of Binary Eutectic Alloys

Ag - Silver - binary eutectic alloys and melting points

Slurry - Density

Calculating density of slurries

Sodium Chloride - Water

Freezing point, density, specific heat and dynamic viscosity of Sodium Chloride - Water coolant

Soft and Hard Water

Hard and soft water

Softwood Lumber Standard

Nominal and minimum-dressed sizes of lumber

Solids - Specific Heat Capacities

A comprehensive list of some common solids as brick, cement, glass and many more - and their specific heat capacities - imperial and SI units

Solids and Metals - Specific Gravities

Specific gravity for some common solids and metals as aluminum, asbestos, brass, calcium and many others

Solubility of Gases in Water

Solubility diagrams of gases like Carbon dioxide, Argon, Methane and other gases in water at different temperatures

Specific Gravity - Liquids

Specific gravity of some common liquids and fluids as alcohol, oils, benzene, water and many more

Specific Heat Capacities of some common Substances

Specific heat capacity of wet mud, granite, sandy clay, quartz sand and more

Specific Heat Capacity Converter

Online specific heat calculator with the most common units

Specific Heat Ratio of Air

Specific Heat Ratio of air at temperatures from -40 - 1000 oC (-40 - 1500 oF) at standard atmospheric pressure - Imperial and SI Units

Speed of Sound in Air

Speed of sound in air at temperatures from -40 - 1000 oC (-40 - 1500 oF) at standard atmospheric pressure - Imperial and SI Units

Stainless Steels Classifications

Stainless steels are commonly grouped into martensitic stainless steels, ferritic stainless steels, austenitic stainless steels, duplex (ferritic-austenitic) stainless steels, and precipitation-hardening stainless steels

Surface Tension of Water in contact with Air

Surface tension of water in contact with air for temperatures ranging 0 - 100 oC (32 - 212 oF) - in imperial units (BG units) and SI units

Temperature and Strength of Metals

Influence of temperature on the strength of metals

Thermal Conductivity Common Liquids

Common fluids and their thermal conductivity

Thermal Conductivity of Metals

Thermal conductivity of some common metals

Thermal Conductivity of some common Materials

Thermal conductivity of some common materials - aluminum, asphalt, brass, copper, steel and many more ..

Thermal Expansion Metals

Thermal expansion of some common metals

Thermoplastic Pipes - Temperature and Strength Derating

Increased temperature derates the strength of thermoplastic piping materials

Thermoplastics - Physical Properties

Physical properties of some common thermoplastics - ABS, PVC, CPVC, PE, PEX, PB and PVDF

Thermoplastics and Chemical Resistance

Chemical resistance of ABS, CPVC, PP, PVC, PE, PB, PVDF and PEX piping materials to common chemicals and products ranging from beer, acryl acid, diesel oil and many more

U.S Standard Atmosphere

Properties of US standard atmosphere ranging -5000 to 250000 ft altitude

UNS - Unified Numbering System

Unified Numbering System - UNS - for metals and alloys

Vapor Pressure

Saturation pressure - exerted by escaping molecules

Vinyl Ester - Chemical Resistance

Chemical resistance of Vinyl Ester to common products as Acetone, Alcohol, Diesel oil and more

Viscosity Converting Chart

A converting table between viscosity units like Centiposes, milliPascal, CentiStokes and SSU

Water - Density and Specific Weight

Density and specific weight of water at temperatures ranging 0 - 100 oC (32 - 212 oF) - Imperial and SI Units

Water - Dynamic and Kinematic Viscosity

Viscosity of water at temperatures between 0 - 100oC (32 - 212oF) - in Imperial and SI Units

Water - Saturation Pressure and Specific Weight

Vapor pressure and specific weight for water at temperatures ranging 32 - 212 oF - Imperial Units

Water - Specific Heat Capacities at High Temperatures

Specific heat capacity of water at higher temperatures - Imperial units

Water - Specific Volume and Weight Density

Specific volume and weight density of water at temperatures ranging 32 - 700 oF - Imperial Units

Water - Speed of Sound

Speed of sound in water at temperatures between 32 - 212 oF (0 - 100 oC) - imperial and SI units

Water - Temperature and Specific Gravity

Specific gravity of water ranging 32 - 600 oF

Water - Thermal Properties

Thermal properties of water - density, freezing temperature, boiling temperature, latent heat of melting, latent heat of evaporation, critical temperature and more

Water Content in Products

Products and water content before and after drying - common material like cork, grain, soap, peat, wood and more

Water Saturation Pressure

Water saturation pressure at temperatures ranging 0 - 100 oC and 32 - 700 oF - Imperial and SI Units

Water Vapor - Specific Heat Capacity

Specific heat capacity of Water Vapor - H2O - at temperatures ranging 175 - 6000 K

Weight and Strength of Stone

Sandstone, Granite, Limestone, Marble and Slate

Wood Densities

Density of wood as apple, ash, cedar, elm and more

Wood Species - Weight at various Moisture Contents

Weight of green and air-dry fuel wood

Wood and Combustion Heat Values

Firewood and combustion heat values - Pine, Elm, Hickory and many more species

Wrought and Cast Copper Alloys - Properties Database

A searchable database of properties for wrought and cast copper alloys

Young Modulus of Elasticity for Metals and Alloys

Elastic properties and Youngs modulus for common metals and alloys as cast iron, carbon steel and more

n-Butane

Chemical, Physical and Thermal Properties of n-Butane

FLUID MECHANICS

Bernoulli Equation

Conservation of energy - non-viscous, incompressible fluid in steady flow

Bulk Modulus and Fluid Elasticity

Introduction and definition of Bulk Modulus Elasticity - commonly used to characterize compressibility of fluids

Buoyancy

The resultant force on a submerged body

Capillarity

Capillarity or capillary action is the ability of a narrow tube to draw a liquid upwards against the force of gravity

Carbon Dioxide Concentration in Rooms

The carbon dioxide concentration in rooms can be used to indicate air quality and ventilation system efficiency
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Cauchy Number

An introduction and a definition of the Cauchy Number

Cavitation - an Introduction

Cavitation may occur in fluid flow systems where local static pressure is below the vapor pressure

Center of Gravity - Center of Buoyancy

Stability - Center of gravity and center of buoyancy

Chezy Formula

Conduits flow and mean velocity

Colebrook Equation

Calculate friction loss coefficients in pipes, tubes and ducts

Compressible Gas Flow - Entropy

Calculating entropy in compressible gas flow

Compression and Expansion of Gases

Isothermal and Isentropic processes

Conservation of Mass

The Law of Conservation of Mass states that mass can neither be created or destroyed

D'Arcy-Weisbach Equation for Pressure and Head Loss

The D'Arcy-Weisbach formula can be used to calculate pressure or head loss due to friction in ducts, pipes and tubes

Density of Fluids - Changing Pressure and Temperature

Calculating density of fluids when changing pressure and temperature

Density, Specific Weight and Specific Gravity

An introduction and definition of density, specific weight and specific gravity - formulas with examples

Drag Coefficient

The drag coefficient expresses the drag of an object in a moving fluid

Dynamic Pressure

Dynamic pressure is the component of fluid pressure representing the fluid kinetic energy

Dynamic Viscosity of some common Liquids

Absolute or Dynamic Viscosity viscosity of some common fluids

Dynamic or Absolute Viscosity Converting Chart

Absolute or dynamic viscosity converting chart - units like Poiseuille - Poise - centiPoise and more

Dynamic, Absolute and Kinematic Viscosity

An introduction to dynamic, absolute and kinematic viscosity and how to convert between CentiStokes (cSt), CentiPoises (cP), Saybolt Universal Seconds (SSU), degree Engler and more

Energy and Hydraulic Grade Line

The hydraulic grade and the energy line are graphical presentations of the Bernoulli equation

Entrance Length and Developed Flow

The entrance length is the length in a tube or duct until the flow velocity profile is fully developed after an obstruction

Equation of Continuity

The Equation of Continuity is a statement of mass conservation

Equation of Mechanical Energy

The equation of mechanical energy in terms of Energy per Unit Mass, Energy per Unit Volume and Energy per Unit Weight involving head

Equations in Fluid Mechanics

Common fluid mechanics equations - Bernoulli, conservation of energy, conservation of mass, pressure, Navier-Stokes, ideal gas law, Euler equations, Laplace equations, Darcy-Weisbach Equation and more

Equivalent Diameter

Convert rectangular and oval duct geometry to a equivalent circular diameter - online calculator with imperial and SI-units

Euler Number

An introduction and definition of the Euler Number in fluid mechanics

Euler equations

The behavior of ideal compressible gas can be described by the Euler equations

Flow Coefficient Cv and Flow Factor Kv

Comparing flow coefficient Cv with flow factor Kv

Flow Section Channels - Geometric Relationships

Geometric relationships like area, wetted perimeter and hydraulic diameter

Fluids - Kinematic Viscosities

Kinematic viscosities of some common fluids - motor oil, diesel fuel, peanut oil and many more

Friction Coefficient at Laminar Flow

Laminar flow and friction coefficients

Friction Loss Viscous Liquids

Friction loss in steel pipes - viscosities ranging 32 - 80000 SSU

Froude Number

An introduction to and a definition of the Froude Number

Gas Mixture Properties

Special care must be taken for gas mixtures when using the ideal gas law, calculating the mass, the individual gas constant or the density

Gases - Ratios of Specific Heat

Heat capacity of a gas in a constant pressure process - to heat capacity in a constant volume process

Hazen-Williams Coefficients

Hazen-Williams factor for some common piping materials

Hazen-Williams Equation - calculating Friction Head Loss in Water Pipes

Friction head loss (ftH2O per 100 ft pipe) in water pipes can be estimated by using the empirical Hazen-Williams equation

Heating Systems - Steel Pipe Pressure Loss Diagram

Steel pipes and tubes - pressure loss diagram hot water heating systems

Hydraulic Diameter

Hydraulic diameter of ducts and tubes

Hydrostatic Pressure

Static pressure of water

Ideal Gas Law

In perfect or ideal gas the change in density is directly related to the change of temperature and pressure as expressed by the Ideal Gas Law

Imperial and SI Fluid Mechanics Dimensions and Units

Imperial (USCS) and SI dimensions and units terminology

Isentropic Flow

Constant entropy flow is called isentropic flow

Kinematic Conversion Diagram

Convert diagram between Centistokes, Saybolt and Redwood seconds

Kinematic Viscosity Online Calculator

Convert between different kinematic viscosity units - centistokes, poise, lentor and more

Laminar, Transitional or Turbulent Flow

When calculating heat transfer or pressure and head loss it is important to know if the fluid flow is laminar, transitional or turbulent

Laplace Equation

Laplace equation are important in fluid dynamics describing the behavior of gravitational and fluid potentials

Lift and Drag

Body in fluid flow - lift and drag

Mach Number

Introduction and definition of the Mach Number

Major Loss Online Calculator for Fluid Flow using Darcy-Weisbach Friction Loss Equation

An online major loss calculator using Darcy-Weisbach friction loss equation. Energy (or head) loss is expressed in length units

Major loss in Ducts, Tubes and Pipes

Major loss - head loss or pressure loss - due to friction in ducts, pipes and tubes

Manning's Formula for Gravity Flow

Manning's equation for calculating gravity flow in open channels

Manning's Roughness Coefficient

Manning's roughness coefficient values for some common materials

Mass and Weight

Weight and mass - the difference

Minor Loss Coefficients for Air Duct Components

Minor loss - pressure or head loss - coefficients for air duct distribution systems components

Minor Loss Coefficients in Pipes and Tubes Components

Minor loss coefficients for common used components in pipe and tube systems

Minor Loss in Pipe or Duct Components

Minor loss, pressure or head loss in pipe, tube and duct system components

Mixtures, Solutions and Suspensions

The difference between mixtures, solutions and suspensions

Moody Diagram

A very nice Moody Diagram that can be used to estimate friction coefficients

Moody Friction Flow Factor

Online Moody friction flow factor calculator - used in the Darcy-Weisbach major loss equation

Navier-Stokes Equations

The Navier-Stokes equations are the fundamental partial differentials equations describing incompressible fluid flow

Nozzles

Gas flow through nozzles - sonic chokes

Oil Viscosity Conversion Values

Convert between common oil viscosity units

Orifice, Nozzle and Venturi Flow Rate Meters

The orifice, nozzle and venturi flow rate meters use the Bernoulli Equation to calculate the fluid flow rate using pressure difference through obstructions in the flow

Pascal's Laws

Pascal's laws relates to pressures in fluids

Pipe Velocities

Calculate fluid flow and pipe velocity

Poiseulle's Formula

Volume discharged through a smooth-walled circular pipe

Prandtl Number

The Prandtl Number is a dimensionless number approximating the ratio of momentum diffusivity and thermal diffusivity

Pressure

Introduction to pressure - relationship psi and Pa - online pressure units converter

Pressure Coefficient

The pressure coefficient is important in most fluid flow situations

Pressure Units Online Converter

Convert between common pressure units like Pa,� bar, atmosphere, pound square feet, psi and more

Pressure-Gradient Diagrams

A pressure-gradient diagram is a graphical presentation of the static pressure throughout a fluid flow system

Pump Affinity Laws

Turbo machines affinity laws are used to calculate volume capacity, head or power consumption in centrifugal pumps when changing speed - rpm - or wheel diameters

Pumps, Compressors, Blowers and Fans

Comparing pumps, compressors, blowers and fans

Reynolds Number

An introduction and definition of the dimensionless Reynolds Number - with online calculators

Solubility

Measure of the maximum amount of a solute that can be dissolved in a solvent

Specific Work of Turbo Machines - Pumps, Compressors and Fans

Specific work of pumps, fans, compressors and turbines

Speed of Sound Formulas

Calculation formulas for velocity of sound in gases, fluids or solids

Static Pressure and Pressure Head in Fluids

Static pressure and pressure head

Stoke's Formula

Viscosity force acting on a smooth sphere

Strouhal Number

An introduction to and a definition of the Strouhal Number

Surface Tension

Surface tension of some common liquids like water, mercury, oils and more

Technical Terms in Fluid Mechanics

Some of the most common used technical terms used in fluid mechanics

The Individual and Universal Gas Constant

The Individual and Universal Gas Constant in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics

Total Pressure or Head Loss in Pipe or Duct Systems

Major and minor loss in pipe, tubes and duct systems

U-Tube Manometer

The inclined and vertical u-tube manometers are inexpensive and common in differential pressure measurements of flow meters like pitot tubes, orifices and nozzles

Velocity Head

Dynamic pressure and velocity head

Viscosity Converting Chart

A converting table between viscosity units like Centiposes, milliPascal, CentiStokes and SSU

Water - Absolute or Dynamic Viscosity

Absolute, or dynamic viscosity of water in centipoises for temperatures between 32 - 200oF

Water - Dynamic and Kinematic Viscosity

Viscosity of water at temperatures between 0 - 100oC (32 - 212oF) - in Imperial and SI Units

Water - Speed of Sound

Speed of sound in water at temperatures between 32 - 212 oF (0 - 100 oC) - imperial and SI units

Water Flow in Tubes - Reynolds Number

Reynolds Number in pipes transporting clean cold water

Weber Number

An introduction to and a definition of the Weber Number

Wind Energy

Available wind energy

Wind Power

Power generated from the wind

Wind Shear

Wind is slowed down at the surface by trees and obstructions

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Bachelor of Engineering

The Bachelor of Engineering (commonly abbreviated as BE or BEng) is an undergraduate academic degree awarded to a student after three to five years of studying engineering at universities in Armenia, Australia, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Jordan, Korea, Lebanon, Macedonia, Malaysia, Nepal, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States, Vietnam, Zambia and Zimbabwe.[citation needed] The nature of the qualification varies around the world so, hence it may or may not be a professional degree and it may or may not involve undertaking some engineering work. The course may or may not be accredited by a national professional society.
Some institutions award a Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Engineering Science (BESc), Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE), or Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) degree to undergraduate students of engineering study. For example, Canada is the only country that awards the BASc degree for graduating engineers.
A less common variety of the degree is Baccalaureus in Arte Ingeniaria (BAI), a Latin name meaning Bachelor in the Art of Engineering[1]. It is awarded by the University of Dublin, Ireland and is more commonly referred to as Bachelor of Engineering; some South African Universities refer to their Engineering degrees as B.Ing. (Baccalaureus Ingeniaria).

[edit] Fields

A Bachelor of Engineering degree will usually be undertaken in one field of engineering, which is sometimes noted in the degree postnominals, as in BE(Aero) or BEng(Elec). Common fields for the Bachelor of Engineering degree include the following fields:[citation needed]:

[edit] International variations

[edit] Australia

In Australia, the Bachelor of Engineering (BE) is a four-year undergraduate degree course and a professional qualification. It is also available as a six-year sandwich course (where students are required to undertake a period of professional placement as part of the degree) or an eight-year part-time course through some universities. The Institution of Engineers, Australia (Engineers Australia) accredits degree courses and graduates of accredited courses are eligible for membership of the Institution. Bachelor of Engineering graduates may commence work as a graduate professional engineer upon graduation, although some may elect to undertake further study such as a Master's or Doctoral degree. Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status or the various State registration requirements are usually obtained in later years. Graduates with formal engineering qualifications in Australia are often referred to as Professional Engineers to distinguish them from other professions where the term "Engineer" is used loosely.

[edit] Canada

In Canada, a degree for studies in an accredited undergraduate engineering program is either named Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng. or B.Ing. in French), or equivalently, Bachelor of Applied Science or Bachelor of Science. Graduation from an accredited program, which normally involves four years of study, is a required first step to becoming a Professional Engineer. Regulation and accreditation are accomplished through a self-governing body (the name of which varies from province to province), which is given the power by statute to register and discipline engineers, as well as regulate the field of engineering in the individual provinces.

[edit] Germany

In Germany, the Bachelor of Engineering was introduced as part of implementation of the Bologna process. However, this degree is in fact mostly offered by German Fachhochschule-institutions Universities of Applied Sciences. German technical universities award a Bachelor of Science in engineering rather than the BEng degree.

[edit] Finland

The situation is similar in Finland as in Germany. Vocational universities (ammattikorkeakoulu) grant professional Bachelor's degrees (insinööri (amk)). The degree does not traditionally prepare for further study, but due to the Bologna process, a completely new degree of ylempi insinööri (amk) has been introduced for engineers who wish to continue studying after some work experience. Before 2005, academic universities (see Education in Finland) did not make an administrative distinction between studies on the Bachelor's and Master's level, and the Master's level diplomi-insinööri was the first degree to be received. Due to the Bologna process, an intermediate "Bachelor of Science in Engineering" (tekniikan kandidaatti) has been introduced. However, even today, academic universities do not consider the AMK degree to be on par with the academic degree, and compensate only half of the credits.

[edit] Netherlands

In the Netherlands the Bachelor of Engineering was also introduced as part of implementation of the bologna process, the same as in Germany. The degree is only offered by Dutch Hogeschool-institutions and is equivalent to the Dutch engineer's degree "ingenieur" (ing.). A Dutch BEng involves a rigorous study of four years and is only awarded in the field of aeronautical engineering, mechanical engineering, software engineering, or electrical engineering. Completion of a Dutch engineer's study in the field biochemical engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, material engineering is however awarded with a Bachelor of Applied Science degree. Dutch technical universities award a Bachelor of Science in engineering (BScEng) instead of the BEng degree.

[edit] India

In India, the Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) is a degree awarded by many public and private universities to a student who has completed four years coursework (eight semesters) related to a specific field of engineering. The prerequisite for an entry into a B.E. program is 10+2 years of schooling or a Diploma. Candidates are also required to pass the "Common Entrance Test" (CET) of the state in which the desired engineering institute is located. Diploma holders of engineering enter B.E. courses, by lateral entry, which gives some concessions in study of subjects. Autonomous universities in India award BTech i.e.; Bachelor of Technology instead of B.E. Some universities may also offer a "B.Tech with honors" or a "B.Tech with minor" depending on additional courseload.

[edit] Pakistan

In Pakistan, the Bachelor of Engineering Degree with names (B.Sc. Engg. / B.S. Engg. / B.E.) in various disciplines is awarded by many Universities/Institutes. Bachelor of Engineering Degree is awarded to a student who has completed four years course in engineering, which consists of eight semesters. The entry to an engineering programme is after 12 years of schooling. Students are required to appear in an entry test and final evaluation is made by calculating their Intermediate (HSSC / F.Sc. Pre Engineering) Marks and entry test marks. Students having three years diploma of Associate Engineering (D.A.E.) can also appear for entry test. The rest of the procedure is same. Due to recent growth in Telecommunication market of the country, students are more interested to become a Telecommunication Engineer. Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), a regulatory body of Engineering profession in Pakistan, registers and awards registration certificates to those graduates only, who complete their engineering studies from Universities/Institutes offering Accredited Engineering Programmes, thus declaring them bona fide Professional Engineers, capable of carrying-out any professional engineering works in private or public sector and are entitled to use the prefix (Engr.) with their names in general and (R.E. / P.E.) titles in particular as per registration status. Engineers are registered in two categories namely: Registered Engineer (R.E.) & Professional Engineer (P.E.). Graduate Engineers are registered as Registered Engineers and 5 years of further experience after graduation gets them registered as Professional Engineers on the PEC Register.

Agricultural Engineering Division

Agricultural Engineering Division

Vision
To make Indian agriculture sustainable, profitable and competitive enterprise through engineering interventions of farm mechanization, value addition and energy management in production and post harvest operations.
Mission
To develop and introduce need-based and region-specific engineering technologies to achieve  sustainable enhanced productivity and profitability of different farming systems.
Mandate
To plan, coordinate, and monitor R&D programmes and serve as an information repository in Agricultural Engineering
Organizational Structure
Organizational Structure of Agricultural Engineering Division
Thrust Areas  
  • Development of precision machinery and strategies for carrying out timely and efficient agricultural operations in irrigated, rain-fed and hill agriculture, horticulture, livestock and fisheries production.
  • Increasing work efficiency for human, animal and mechanical systems and reduction of occupational hazards in agricultural operations.
  • Energy management and utilization of conventional and non-conventional energy sources in agricultural production and processing activities.
  • Utilization of surplus agricultural residues for decentralised power generation.
  • Reduction of post harvest losses, value addition to agricultural produce, processing and utilization of by-products.
Achievements  
  • Development of improved machinery such as laser land leveller, self-propelled sprayers, precision seeders and planters, transplanters for rice and vegetable seedlings, multi-crop threshers, harvesters for cereals and sugarcane etc. for efficient farm operations and resource conservation.
  • Development and introduction of gender-friendly tools for reduction in the drudgery of women farm workers, and recommendations for minimizing accidents in agriculture.
  • Development and application of renewable energy technologies such as solar refrigerator; low cost solar cookers, solar water heaters; high efficiency cook stoves, pyrolysed briquetted fuel; bio-mass gasifiers; biogas plants; biphasic digestion of agro residues; animal-operated agro-processing units; utilization of agricultural residues for decentralised electricity generation.
  • Developed region and commodity specific equipment and processes for post harvest loss reduction and value addition such as soybean dehuller; extrusion-expelling pilot plant;   soy-based food products; pilot plant for soy flour and oil; jute plant ribboner; accelerated and eco-friendly retting of jute;  jute stick particle board  and  diversified uses of jute
  • Improved technology developed for cotton ginning, variable speed double roller gin; improved micro spinning system; process for flame retardant finish for fabrics; cotton-coir composites; pulp and paper, particle board and corrugated boxes from cotton plant stalk; biogas from textile mill waste.
  • Molecular characterization of lac insects and lac pest management done.
  • Processes developed for producing shellac, bleached lac, dewaxed and decolourized lac; lac dye and wax from lac factory effluents; perfumery compounds; natural dye and lac wax based emulsion formulations for extending shelf life of fruits and vegetables.
  • Surface, sub-surface and vertical drainage technology for vertisols to improve land utilisation; artificial ground water recharge through bore-wells; automated surge flow system for furrow irrigation and other technological interventions developed and introduced for increasing farm productivity.
  • Entrepreneurship development for the manufacture of agricultural implements and different processing technologies through technology transfer, training and human resource development.
Future Outlook
  • Enhancement in agricultural productivity is imperative to meet the ever increasing food demand despite shrinking natural resources and impending climate change. Agricultural Engineering has critical role in higher agricultural production, post harvest management and rural employment generation.
  • Periodic need assessment through surveys, operations research and liaison with the line departments, private, public and non-governmental organisations, entrepreneurs and other interest groups will be carried out for finding timely solutions for such issues.
  • Chalk out multi-pronged strategies to find diversified and value added products from natural gums and resins in consonance with global trends in the production, processing and product development.
  • Interaction with various constituents of National Agricultural Research System and developmental organizations to infuse efficiency in R & D, planning, monitoring and management through the use of ICT, and establishment of state-of-the-art facility on Agricultural Bio-informatics.