It is well known that friction between lubricated surfaces is a chief source of energy losses in fluid power systems. Now, help is on the way due to research taking place within the Engineering ...

While the most current trend in business aviation is all about creating the next generation of electric and hybrid-powered aircraft, a new kind of space race could emerge if the physics actually ...

Fully electric passenger planes are still in the realm of sci-fiction, but there’s no harm done in dreaming about a future when they become norm. Eather One is one such dream. Today’s passenger planes ...

• Excessive seal friction wastes energy, accelerates wear, and can lead to premature failure. • Too little friction makes a seal prone to leak. • Pressure-activated hydraulic seals minimize both ...

Consider the energy generated when the brakes of a Boeing 767 engage during landing: The plane has a maximum mass of 158,000 kg (350,000 lb) and a typical landing speed of 178 mph (287 kph). According ...

For a number of years, videos showing an intriguing experiment, which has now received a satisfactory physical explanation, have been circulating the internet. In the video, a plastic bottle with a ...