FLA Calculators for Electric Motors
The full-load amperage (FLA) of an electric motor is a value expressing the maximum amount of current to apply to the motor. Above the FLA […]
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Galvanic Corrosion [with Chart]
Galvanic corrosion describes a process in which two (or more) dissimilar metals are used together, resulting in a corrosive process. A common application that may
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Strong Acids and Their Uses
In industrial applications, strong acids are often utilized in various ways as chemical reagents and oxidizers. Among the countless acids that have been discovered or
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Nusselt Number for Laminar Pipe Flow: Heat Transfer in Low Velocity Conditions
The Nusselt number is a dimensionless parameter that characterizes the relationship between the convective and conductive heat transfer rates across a boundary layer. Its value
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Heat Loss from Pipes: A Complete Guide
Heat loss from pipes is a major concern in systems that involve fluid transport. To maintain process fluids at desired temperatures, protect the system against
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Flow of Heat Explained
Heat is a form of energy transfer that flows from one body to another due to temperature difference. It’s a fundamental concept that plays a
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Thermal Conductivity of Plastics
Thermal conductivity is a measure of a material’s ability to transfer heat via conduction— that is, the higher the thermal conductivity, the faster the rate
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Contact Resistance Heat Transfer Explained
Heat transfer occurs in multiple ways. One of these such ways is through conduction, the heat transfer between two materials that are touching. Resistance to
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