Thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) are ubiquitous in modern turbine technologies and are largely based on rare earth stabilized zirconia in many forms: 7YSZ, GZO, Y4Zr3O12, cluster compounds etc. In this ...

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Evaluating the various design choices of different smart antennas architectures, algorithms, and performance trade-offs when applied to modern mobile cellular communications systems requires knowledge ...

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Wave washers, also referred to as wave springs, are wavy metal washers designed to provide a compensating spring force or absorb shock when under load. Many design variations have evolved to best ...

A thoroughly practical introduction to PLC use and application, this book covers IEC 1131-3, industrial control scenarios and communications and includes problems at the end of each chapter as well as ...

Diaphragm valves get their name from a flexible disc which comes into contact with a seat at the top of the valve body to form a seal. A diaphragm is a flexible, pressure responsive element that ...

Pneumatic valve actuators adjust valve position by converting air pressure into linear or rotary motion. There are two main forms: the piston actuators and diaphragm actuators. Piston actuators are ...

Gate valves (also known as knife valves or slide valves) are linear motion valves in which a flat closure element slides into the flow stream to provide shut-off. They are one of the most common ...

Accelerometers are transducers designed to measure acceleration forces. Accelerometers measure proper — also known as g-force — acceleration, which can be simply defined as "acceleration felt as ...

Description: Thermally Conductive Adhesives (TCAs) are electrically insulating materials that conduct heat as an adhesive or encapsulant. These products are typically oven cured or set at room ...

As their name suggests, globe valves are linear motion valves with rounded globular shaped bodies. Since their shape is similar to other valve bodies, positive identification must be made based on ...