Mechanical Definitions
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Dall tube : Measurement device for fluid-flow, similar
to a venturi tube, inserted as a section of a fluid-carrying
pipe. Flow rate is measured by pressure drop across a restricted
throat. |
Dead axle : An axle that carries a wheel but does not drive it.
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Deadman's handle : A handle on a machine designed so that the operator must continuously press on it in order to keep machine running.
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Dead-stroke : Having a recoilless or nearly recoilless stroke.
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Dehumidification : This is a process of reducing the
moisture in the air. This serves to increase the cooling power
of air. |
Deposit gage : The general name for instruments used in air pollution studies for determining the amount of material deposited on a given area during a given time.
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Detent : A catch or lever in a mechanism which initiates or locks movement of a part, especially in escapement mechanisms.
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Dewaterer : Wet type mechanical classifier (solids separator)
in which solids settle out of the carrier liquid and are concentrated
for recovery. |
Diagonal stay : A diagonal member between the tube sheet
and shell in a fire tube boiler. |
Dial press : A punch press with dial feed.
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Diaphragm compressor : Device for compression of small volumes of a gas by means of a reciprocally moving diaphragm, in place of pistons or rotors.
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Die blade : A deformable member attached to a die body which determines the slot opening and is adjusted to produce uniform thickness across plastic film or sheet.
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