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Governor characteristics
In normal operation the turbine-generator is synchronised with and connected into an electrical power system,…
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Gravity control
In gravity control – gravity controlled instruments, as shown. A small adjustable weight is attached…
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Comparison between Involute and Cycloidal Gear Tooth Profiles
Involute tooth profile is almost used generally everywhere and given preference over cycloidal tooth profile or any…
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Internal Gears
Internal gear is a gear with its teeth cut in the internal surface of a…
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CONTACT RATIO
To assure continuous smooth tooth action, as one pair of teeth ceases action a succeeding…
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Minimum number of teeth on the pinion in order to avoid interference
Introduction:Interference may only be avoided, if the point of contact between the two teeth is…
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Undercut – Gear Terminology
The undercut of gears is also called deeper cutting and indicates the phenomenon of cutting…
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Terminology for Spur Gears
Figure 7-4 shows some of the terms for gears. Figure 7-4 Spur Gear In the following…
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Involute Curve
The following examples are involute spur gears. We use the word involute because the contour of gear…
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Gear-Tooth Action
Fundamental Law of Gear-Tooth Action Figure 7-2 shows two mating gear teeth, in which Tooth profile…