Abstract: The natural frequencies of U-tubes on multiple supports have been studied as a complement to the author’s previous work on the vibration of straight heat-exchanger tubes (reference [1]). A rapid ...

Abstract: An overview of the current status of wind energy technology and system development is presented with major emphasis placed on the key issues which face the commercialization of wind technology. ...

Abstract: Air-flotation ovens are widely used for noncontact support and drying of coated paper and plastic films (generically called webs). The main components in typical air-flotation ovens are air bars ...

Abstract: The virtual mass of a long, transversely vibrating tube submerged in a liquid was experimentally determined. The tube was surrounded by rigid tubes in a hexangular array and in square array, ...