Flow is controlled by either throttling or diverting it. Throttling involves reducing orifice size until all of the flow cannot pass through the orifice; bypassing involves routing part of the flow ...

Beyond the wheel, the most important mechanical equipment serving humanity is the centrifugal pump. Centrifugal pumps make modern quality of life possible. Turn on a faucet and a centrifugal turbine ...

A camshaft can be a huge performance component for an engine-many people know this. Cam lobe design is often regarded as a black art. Many who have mastered it prefer it that way to keep people from ...