More than 99% of the internet traffic relies on high quality fiber optic cables connecting various countries. Only a minuscule part of the traffic goes through satellites.
These cable networks are laid and maintained by various governments and giant companies. Such projects are usually...
Actually the plan has changed - the 500 MWe reactor has been changed to a 600 MWe one and is known as FBR-600 or Commercial Fast Breeder Reactor [CFBR]. The changes are depicted in the schematics given below.
The predecessor to this reactor (CFBR), the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) is...
India’s first indigenously built nuclear submarine INS Arihant (slayer of enemies) is likely to be commissioned and showcased to the world during the International Fleet Review (IFR) to be held in Visakhapatnam from February 4. INS Arihant will be handed over to the Indian Navy during the...
Figure 1. Airbus imagery dated April 17, 2014 showing how land is being divided up near Khudapura, Chitradurga District, Karnataka.
Figure 2. Airbus imagery dated April 17, 2014 showing the status of what may be DRDO’s test center for long-endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Unmanned...
No, it is too big, heavy and too powerful to be used in any cruise missile. Instead Manak mini turbofan will be used in Nirbhay - Manik is an expendable 450 Kgf thrust class Gas Turbine engine. Small turbofan prototypes are performing well. Tested at full throttle. Flight trials 1.5 years away...
Not yet, the government has approved India's associate membership of CERN but it will take about a year for formalities to be completed because now it will be for the CERN council to go through the formalities, that is the normal time.
India to be CERN Member Soon: Official -The New Indian Express
Quite unlikely...here's a fun fact - The energy needs of the entire human population can be addressed if we install solar panels on the area represented by these red squares...
Even by the year 2030 we need approx. 500 square kilometers area of land for the energy needs of the entire...
(I) ADOUR MK 811 - Jaguar aircraft is powered by two Adour MK 804 / MK 811 engines with 27 kN thrust. MK 811 engines are manufactured since 1981 under licence from RR/TM [ Rolls Royce Turbomeca ].
Adour MK 804 engines are also overhauled and repaired under the above licence.
Adour engine is...
In 2014-15, India imported $820.95 million worth of cells and modules out of which 73% (or $603 million) came from China. Other countries on which India depends heavily for import of solar panels include Taiwan and Malaysia. The reason for the surge in imports and lack of domestic manufacturing...
Q&A:
Q: Why fan under loaded and HPC overloaded (looking at PR)?
A: Only core is being focused on right now. Fan/LPT design will change based on platform requirement.
Q: Surge margin for HPC targeted?
A: Not fixed. Normally its 14-19%.
Q: Which material for Turbine blades?
A: FOr IJT...
Development of Medium Thrust Class Turbofan Engine – HTFE25
by Devanathan, AERDC, HAL
Presenter emphasizes on two points:
Time should be the first priority.
Role of SME is of paramount importance.
Four technical aspects covered:
Multi-disciplinary approach for design
Systems Engineering...
Inside HAL's HTFE-25 Turbofan Engine (25 kN thrust Hindustan Turbo Fan Engine)
The inaugural run of the core of 25 kN indigenous Aero Engine (Hindustan Turbo Fan Engine – HTFE 25), was successfully completed in the presence of Defence Minister, Mr. Manohar Parrikar at HAL’s Engine Division...
>> Tata Solar Power has commissioned a 12 MW array covering 1.621 million square feet of various roof profiles, roof types and truss frames which is world’s largest solar rooftop array.
Tata Power Solar commissions world's largest rooftop solar array: pv-magazine
>> Solar energy in MP is @Rs.5...
India Crosses 5 Gigawatt Mark for Solar Installations: Study
Gujarat Solar Park, India
NEW DELHI: The cumulative installed capacity of solar power in India has crossed the 5 Gigawatt (GW) mark.
"While total commissioned utility solar capacity in India reaches 4.7 GW; rooftop capacity stands...