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Characteristic curves of Hydraulic Turbines

By Didi on August 9, 2024

Hydraulic machines are defined as those machines which convert either hydraulic energy (energy possessed by water) into mechanical energy (which is further converted into electrical energy ) or mechanical energy into hydraulic energy. The hydraulic machines, which convert the hydraulic energy into mechanical energy, are called turbines while the hydraulic machines which convert the mechanical energy into hydraulic energy are called pumps. We discussed different types of hydraulic turbines in the previous article. To run these Turbines, there are certain Characteristic curves are used. From the Theoretical point of view, we can use certain of these Characteristic curves of Hydraulic…

Wholesale used vehicle prices fall as sales weaken

By on July 12, 2023

A sign reads ‘We Buy Used Cars!!’ at an auto dealership on February 15, 2023 in Glendale, California. Mario Tama | Getty ImagesDETROIT – Wholesale used vehicle prices reached their lowest level of the year in May, as sales fell amid high interest rates and inflated retail prices. Cox Automotive reported Wednesday a 2.7% decline from April to May in its Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index to 224.5. It marks the second consecutive monthly decline and the index’s lowest level since 219.3 in December. The index, which tracks vehicles sold at its US wholesale dealership auctions, remains elevated from…

Used-car sales may recover for rest of 2023, expert says

By on June 27, 2023

With used-vehicle prices back in depreciation territory, May and June could go down in the books as the “worst May and June in history” for used vehicles losing value, Smoke said. However, those vehicles losing value is “a good thing for the people who’ve been sitting on the sidelines not able to find a vehicle at the price point they want,” Smoke said. Floor under prices There is a scarcity of used vehicles less than 4 years old because of a COVID-19 pandemic-induced lack of new-vehicle production in 2020 and 2021. Smoke said that downturn spelled trouble for the used-vehicle…

As the West surges toward electric cars, here’s where the unwanted gas guzzlers go

By on June 12, 2023

Cotonou, Benin CNN —Standing on the stony ground in the bustling Fifa Park car lot, Rokeeb Yaya is haggling over the price of a dark red car. It is one of a couple hundred vehicles, parked in long lines stretching out across the vast lot – some shiny and new-looking, others dented and dusty.The car Yaya has his eye on, a 2008 US-built Ford Escape, is on sale for around $4,000. It’s relatively affordable – US cars are cheaper than most other brands in the lot – and he wants to upgrade from his motorbike to a car.…

Here Are The 10 Best Used Cars For Reliability

By on April 1, 2023

Hundreds of thousands of cars enter the used-car market every year. These cars will change hands numerous times over their lifespans. The older they get, the more problems will occur. It is well known that several cars did not fare well once they reached the dreaded 100,000-mile threshold. Several used cars will simply drill a hole in one’s pocket after spending too many years on the road. RELATED: Here’s How A 2006 Dodge Charger Maintenance Costs Could Bankrupt You Although buying a second-hand car seems like a great way to save money at first, it is always necessary to conduct…

Fixing Multiple Problems Simultaneously: Powerful Geometry Modifications in Simulation

By on March 27, 2023

Introduction Most of the time, we think of things in reference to the extremes so we can better understand them. It is like reflecting on the statement, “The worst that could happen is…” We try to protect against the conditions that would cause the biggest problem or the least favorable outcome. It’s not too painful to learn you could have had another 5 mm of blank savings in your process if production rates are high. It would be far worse to have a process that saved $0.20 per blank but with scrap rates consistently over 30% and requiring constant die…