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Solar pond pump-features of solar fountain pump

What is a solar pond pump? A solar pond pump takes the solar energy from a PV or Photovoltaic panel. Sometimes these pumps are designed as a fountain and sometimes called the solar fountain pump. A solar powered pond pump can be a great alternative to the conventional pumps. And eventually in the long run it will save the expenses. For the perfect functioning of solar pumps the solar

Geothermal Energy: Pros and Cons

Every type of energy has its own advantages and limitations. In this article I will discuss about the pros and cons of geothermal energy. What is Geothermal Energy? The earth is a heat reservoir of heat energy in the form of molten interior. Surface manifestation of this heat energy is indicated by hot water springs and geysers discovered at several places. Heat can be experienced

Important Dimensionless Groups in Fluid Mechanics–Reynolds Number

Variables needed for getting dimensionless groups In most of the fluid phenomena the following variables may be important - Length. L - Acceleration due to gravity, g - Mass density, ρ

Similitude in Fluid Mechanics - Similarity Laws

Similitude in Fluid Mechanics There are a lot of advantages of dimensional analysis and similitude in fluid mechanics. With the application of dimensional analysis and similitude or laws of similarity, number of experiments can be reduced. Costs can be reduced by doing experiments with models of the full size apparatus. Performance of the prototype can be predicted from tests made with model.

What is the first law of thermodynamics – definition and equation

Thermodynamics if basically a science of energy. And the definition of energy varies from situation to situation. But in general we can say that energy is the cause of all changes. And this energy situation cannot be explained without thermodynamic laws. And the first law of thermodynamics is the expression which defines the principle of conservation of energy. According to the law of

Fixed Dome type – Janata Model Biogas Plant Construction

Biogas can be a great alternative of fossil fuels. It is already in use in many rural areas. Biogas plants use animal waste, plant waste and human waste. All this wastes have great combustible property. Biogas is an excellent renewable energy source. It is produced by the digestion of waste materials by the means of anaerobic reaction. Anaerobic means the absence of Oxygen. In most of the rural