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Warm Air: Gas Furnace
Gas furnaces are described. The major parts of such a furnace and their respective role is discussed. Maintenance and troubleshooting tips are provided.
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Applied Thermodynamics: Heat Engines
Forward and reverse heat engines are discussed and explained at this site from Applied Thermodynamics. Diagrams are provided. Efficiency equations are given and discussed.
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Applied Thermodynamics: Steam Turbine
A steam turbine is defined at Applied Thermodynamics. The individual steps of a steam turbine engine are illustrated and explained.
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Engine Science: Volumetric Efficiency
This page discusses the science and mechanics involved in the operation of a basic four stroke engine.
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Engine Science: Induction Basics
This page discusses the things involved with the fuel mixing in with air to produce a power output. Also include a picture of the intake system.
Colorado State University
Csu: Four Stroke Fuel Air Otto Cycle Gasoline (C7 H17)
A Java applet which allows the visitor to investigate the physical parameters associated with the individual strokes of a 4-stroke gasoline engine. Visitors enter parameters such as exhaust temperature, fuel ratio, and ambient pressure...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Mechanical Efficiency: Lesson 3
This lesson will introduce the concept of Mechanical Efficiency and explain how to calculate it for simple machines. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Mechanical Efficiency."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Mechanical Efficiency: Lesson 1
This lesson will introduce the concept of Mechanical Efficiency and explain how to calculate it for simple machines. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Mechanical Efficiency."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Practice W/ Efficiency
This lesson provides the learner with example problems on calculating efficiency.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Mechanical Efficiency: Lesson 2
This lesson will introduce the concept of Mechanical Efficiency and explain how to calculate it for simple machines. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Mechanical Efficiency."
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University of Sydney (Australia)
Thermal Physics Module: Heat Engines [Pdf]
The second law of thermodynamics and the concept of entropy is applied to the topic of heat engines. The Carnot and Stirling engine are discussed. Efficiency is explained and an equation is derived.
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Warm Air: Electric Furnace
Site describes Electric furnaces. The major parts of electric furnaces and their respective roles are discussed, and maintenance and troubleshooting tips are provided.
Other
Applied Thermodynamics: Diesel Cycle
The P-V diagram for a diesel cycle is provided and discussed at this site from Applied Thermodynamics. The steps of the thermodynamic cycle are labeled (and defined elsewhere). An equation for thermal efficiency is given.