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Mechanotechnology N3 (Revised)
J. Dillon · e-book
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About this book
The NATED N3 textbook for Mechanotechnology (revised edition). By J. Dillon, published by Hybrid Learning Solutions.
- Level: N3
- ISBN (e-book): 978-1-928367-05-5
- ISBN (print): 978-0-9921713-6-0
- Pages: 286
What the book covers
The topics in this book include:
- Module 1: Properties and uses of different metals; Ferrous and non-ferrous metals; Heat treatment of carbon steel; Polymers.
- Module 2: Petrol engines; Diesel engines; Compare petrol engines to diesel engines.
- Module 3: Hydraulic systems; Hydraulic symbols; Hydraulic calculations; Pneumatics; Air compressors; Pneumatic systems.
- Module 4: Power drive selection; V-belt drives; Wedge belt drives; Chain drives.
- Module 5: Gear tooth terms; Types of gear drives; Advantages of gear drives; Simple gear drives; Epicyclical gear train.
- Module 6: Choice of coupling; Permanent couplings; Special permanent couplings; Flexible couplings; Self-aligning couplings.
- Module 7: Working principle of a clutch; Four groups of clutches; Positive clutches; Friction clutches; Centrifugal clutches; Hydraulic clutches.
- Module 8: Purpose of brakes; Brake systems with their activation; Types of brakes; Hydraulic brake fluid.
- Module 9: Friction bearings; Anti-friction bearings; Single and double row radial ball bearings; Thrust ball and thrust roller bearings; Single row angular contact bearings; Tapered roller bearing; Needle roller bearing; Spherical roller bearing.
- Module 10: Centrifugal pumps; Construction; Balancing disc and stages; Performance of centrifugal pumps; Advantages of centrifugal pumps; Reciprocating pumps; Single acting reciprocating pumps; Piston and plunger pumps.
- Module 11: Cooling systems; Water cooling systems; Cooling units; Cooling problems.
- Module 12: Oil filtering; Lubrication devices and methods.
- Module 13: Inspection on cranes; Hand signals for crane operators; Grab and hoist units; Wharf cranes; Tower cranes; Mobile cranes.
- Module 14: Effective communication skills; Organisational communication; Occupational Health and Safety; Administration; Budgeting and of controlling expenses.
- Module 15: Entrepreneurs; Small business enterprise; Setting up a business; Successful small business enterprise; Basic accounting.
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