วันอังคารที่ 26 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2550

Saying Goodbye to Disturbing Exhaust Sounds Through the Mazda Muffler

Saying Goodbye to Disturbing Exhaust Sounds Through the Mazda Muffler
By : Logan Taft

Mazda owners will surely love to drive their Mazda if it runs smoothly and quietly on the road, rid of the disturbances caused by unwanted road bumps as well as noise. While irregularities such as road bumps are controlled by the suspension, the disturbing noise is handled by a specific exhaust component - the muffler. There are different varieties of mufflers in the market today, designed for different auto makes and models. One of these is the Mazda Muffler that is specifically crafted for Mazda models. At a glance, drivers may not be able to see the muffler whose function is to reduce the sound of the engine and maintain it in a low frequency. This is because the muffler is found underneath the vehicle positioned along the exhaust pipes. The muffler is a vital component of the exhaust system and is welded in between the tail pipe and the catalytic converter. Many consider it as an anti-pollution device. In the context of sound, yes, it is an anti-pollution component. Excessive sound is now also considered as a form of pollution - noise pollution. A very loud noise is a typical source of irritation and discomfort in every drive.

The Mazda Muffler that is mounted in the exhaust system is responsible for the reduction of the sound produced by the engine valves. The valves are the components that direct the flow of gases throughout the engine's system. The intake valves allow the atomized fuel to get into the combustion chambers while the exhaust valves allow for the escape of burned gases and other combustion by-products towards the exhaust manifold. As the valves move up and down in the cylinder head, there will be friction that results from the creation of sound. Every combustion chamber has a set of valves above it and the bigger the engine, the more valves are installed. Bigger engines produce greater volume of sound. To effectively reduce sound, the installation of not only one but two mufflers is resorted to. Exhaust gases are released to the atmosphere at a faster rate.

How does the Mazda Muffler reduce the sound of the Mazda engine? The muffler is a kind of backbox that is mainly designed to receive the pressure waves of the sound and bounce them inside the cylinders and chamber known as the resonator and the tailpipes. As the sound waves collide with one another in the chamber, the waves of equal and opposite amplitude will try to cancel each other out. The interference in the sound waves inside the muffler reduces the volume of the noise. In as much as the muffler is seldom seen, it is usually prone to negligence. Its failure is sometimes noticed only when the vehicle undergoes smog test as a requisite for re-registration. When vehicles fail the test, this is among the indications that it is already time to replace the muffler. It is important that the muffler be regularly checked to ensure that it is always in good working order and capable of performing its function. It is also important that drivers look for symptoms of damage to easily identify failure.
About the Author

Logan Taft, a Los Angeles native, is a freelance writer who loves to read and an avid car magazine collector. He is very in to cars and loves to write all about it.
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Achieving Better Fuel Economy with High Grade Mazda Fuel Injector

Achieving Better Fuel Economy with High Grade Mazda Fuel Injector
By : Miranda Restelle

To keep up with the existent emission and fuel efficiency laws, Mazda rides are now run by fuel injected engines. To beat more strict requirements, Mazda fuel injector works with a the engine control unit (ECU) to deliver accurate mount of fuel that is to be processed for combustion yielding more power and less fuel wastage. As an electronically controlled valve, the part is supplied with pressurized fuel via the fuel pump. It can actually open and close many times in a second. To operate the injector, it needs to be energized to move the plunger that opens the valve. An electromagnetic device is responsible in controlling and regulating pressure build-up which the injector needs to squirt out fuel through a tiny nozzle. The nozzle atomizes the fuel making it easily burnt as fine mists. The ECU is responsible in calculating the amount of fuel which is to be released via the fuel injector. As the injector is mounted in the intake manifold, they spray fuel directly at the intake valves which are connected to specific sensors that feed inputs to the ECU to arrive with accurate calculations. Fuel injection is a mechanism that aims to supply engine with accurate amounts of fuel when sustaining smooth operations. Its efficient service significantly reduces fuel wastage and emission levels in yielding excellent air-fuel ratio. Operational benefits to having engine's equipped with fuel injections system are smoother and more dependable engine response even on quick throttle transitions, more dependable engine starting, lesser effects of extreme ambient temperatures, reduced maintenance intervals, and increased fuel efficiency. Fuel injection systems started when carburetors were replaced with throttle body fuel injection systems. The system works with electronically controlled fuel injector valves as bolt-on replacement for the carburetor. Gradually, the system evolved into a multi-port fuel injection system. The system now has fuel injector for each cylinder to spray fuel right at the intake valve. This modern injection system provides more accurate fuel metering that achieves better fuel economy. With substantial increases to horsepower and torque, engines with modern fuel injection system acquire better responses with powerful performance.

Your Mazda fuel injector plays crucial roles in the functionality and service of fuel injections systems. As the actual part that injects the fuel through the manifold, it needs to be kept in good working conditions to maintain system precision. Injector failure is often caused by the intrusion of contaminants that speed up corrosion and wear rates. At wider range of operating temperature, faultiness and damaged also come inevitably with age. If you already suspect damages to the injector, immediately perform diagnostics to follow it up with timely adjustment or repairs. When you decide to replace your stock Mazda fuel injector, consult a qualified service technician to arrive with excellent results to system maintenance. To select the right injector replacement, you need to make sure that the size and application specifications of the replacement match the original. Normally, naturally aspirated engine will have B.S.F.C. of .50 which means the engine uses .50 lbs. of fuel per hour for each generated horsepower. Turbocharged engine uses .60 lbs or more of fuel per hour. Most injectors could max out an 80-percent duty cycle which is an industry standard.
About the Author

Miranda Restelle is a freelance writer and car enthusiast. She believes that women should see the beauty and style in cars, as they see the beauty and style in fashion.
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Speed Channel's "PINKS: All Out"

Speed Channel's "PINKS: All Out"
By : Evander Klum

There are various reasons why people get involved in drag racing. There are those who compete for the thrill of it while others join for glory and money. Speed Channel has provided a venue for those who crave for speed and they call it "PINKS: All Out" reality show which present a real-world drag racing in front of 15,000 fans which only makes it even more appealing and exciting.

Laura Bello of Bernville, Pa., commented, "Everyday people can become heroes for 15 minutes. There are no sponsors, just enthusiasts who come out and either watch or race."

Ms. Bello is a librarian and a grand mother. Amazingly she is also eyeing the $10,000 cash prize. She will be competing with her 2002 Pontiac Trans Am to Budds Creek. She didn't reveal just how much she spent on her car or whether she has added some aftermarket performance parts like hooker headers for instance since she bought her car five years ago. But she said that if ever she won the prize most if not all will go straight to her husband as payback.

Bello together with Cox, and all the rest of the competing drag racers have started their engines to compete for the coveted $10,000 prize. The result of the preliminary rounds came to a close with only 16 cars remaining to continue to the final round.

However did you know that the 16 cars that made it to the final round doesn't necessarily mean that they are the fastest 16 cars. As a matter of fact, most of the tome these cars were only able to run the quarter-mile in about 10.7 seconds while the fastest cars at the track was able to accomplish such in 7 seconds.

This is the catch, the producers chooses 16 cars that will be able to provide the best show for the viewers both at the track and at home. The Budds Creek episode will be aired on August 23, 2007.

According to Robert Ecker, the Speed Channel's Vice-President of Programming, "I look at it from the perspective of, 'How can we make this the most entertaining TV show? hat's my primary objective. I'm in favor of anything that's going to shake things up, that makes sense that keeps us from a cookie-cutter format"

He also added, PINKS: All Out" is a spinoff of the original PINKS, in which drivers put their hot rods on the line in a best-of-five drag race series with the winner taking home the loser's car. At first, Ecker and other network executives had no idea if such a show would pan out. Three years and more than 50 episodes later, it is the network's second-highest rated show, behind only NASCAR events. All Out" was created, in part, to weed out the sandbaggers that had infiltrated the original show. Sandbaggers are entrants who race below top speed in the preliminaries but just fast enough to qualify for the final round. Drivers found guilty of sandbagging are disqualified in "All Out."
About the Author

Evander Klum is a Business Administration graduate who hails from Alabama. He enjoys extreme sports and he is also a car racing fanatic. At present, he works as a marketing manager at an advertising agency in Cleveland.
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BMW Sauber Prepares For Grand Prix de France

BMW Sauber Prepares For Grand Prix de France
By : Anthony Fontanelle

The North American leg of the current Formula One season left a bitter taste in the mouth of BMW Sauber. At the Canadian Grand Prix, Robert Kubica met an accident while at the United States Grand Prix, Nick Heidfeld was forced to retire after his car malfunctioned. Although the team has scored their highest finish so far at the Canadian Grand Prix, they are looking to improve the team's performance at the upcoming French Grand Prix.

The next race will be in contrast to the two previous races held in North America. While the Canadian and United States Grands Prix were held around urban locations, the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours is situated on the countryside. This change in the scenery may or may not change the performance of the drivers but according to experts, the course will give drivers more time to think about their driving.

BMW Sauber's Nick Heidfeld who took the team's first podium finish this season at the Canadian Grand Prix is apparently looking forward to racing in France and then some. "The Magny-Cours circuit has a lot to offer - two tricky chicanes, a high-speed section and some slow corners. I'm looking forward to the race weekend. The track is demanding, I like the countryside around the circuit and you tend to eat very well in France," the German Formula One driver said in a recent interview.

As for the location of the tracks, Heidfeld is hoping that the change in scenery will benefit their team. "There's not a lot going on in Magny-Cours and it gets its fair share of criticism as a result. But I like a bit of peace and quiet now and again. And I think the relative tranquility will do the team good after the eventful time we've had recently."

Meanwhile, Heidfeld's teammate Robert Kubica who survived an impact of 75-G is looking forward to racing again. The Polish Formula One driver was not permitted to participate at the US Grand Prix. "I can't wait to get back into the car. I may not have been given the green light to compete in the USA, but I hope the medical examination at Magny-Cours will be a formality," he declared.

The Pole explained why he was not permitted by the FIA and the doctors to race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway saying: "The reason why I wasn't allowed to drive at Indianapolis had nothing to do with how I felt; the problem was the risk involved in suffering a second accident within such a short space of time. That's also why I wasn't allowed to test. I've used the time to focus intensively on preparing for the next race."

The accident that Kubica met at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Canada is said to be one of the most horrifying crashes in recent memory. His Formula One car was totaled and not even a BMW thermostat would have been found intact considering what was left of his race car.

As for the French Grand Prix, the Pole said that he is neutral about the countryside track. "I'm pretty neutral about the Magny-Cours track. It isn't one of my favorite circuits, but at the same time I don't have a problem with it. Magny-Cours is a lot more fun in a Formula One car than with the smaller cars I've driven there before in other categories of racing," he shared.
About the Author

Anthony Fontanelle is a 35-year-old automotive buff who grew up in the Windy City. He does freelance work for an automotive magazine when he is not busy customizing cars in his shop.
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วันจันทร์ที่ 25 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2550

Basic Hand Signals In Crane Operation

Basic Hand Signals In Crane Operation
By : Rajesh Karavadia

Cranes are commonly used in the construction of towers and industry, and in manufacturing heavy equipments. Cranes ranges from small site crane to big cranes and deck cranes that lift heavy equipments. Basically, they are temporary structures in construction. They are either fixed on the ground or hoarded on a purpose-built vehicle. Cranes come in different types such as jib, gantry, ship and deck, bridge or overhead, boom, tower, and mobile or truck.

Before operating the crane, operators should carefully read and understand the operation manual from the crane manufacturer. Further, they must always note any instructions given by a reliable instructor or operator. It is also crucial for the crane operator to understand the consequences of careless operation of cranes. They must be instructed of the proper use, prohibition and the safety rules and regulation during the operation.

It is always the responsibility of the owner to make their personnel aware of all federal rules and codes so as to preclude violations along with their penalties. Employers must also make certain that their operators are properly trained and are equipped with the know-how. To be safe in the operation of crane, it requires skill and exercise of great care and ideal foresight, alertness and concentration. Also strict adherence to proven safety rules and practices is necessary.

The personnel who handle the operation of cranes in an area must utilize hand signals, if necessary, as their means of communication. Here are the most commonly used hand signals during crane lifting operation:

1. HOIST. Raise the forearm vertically and extend the right arm straight out with forefinger pointing up. Then, move hand in small horizontal circle.

2. LOWER. Forefinger pointing down and extend right arm downward then move hand in small horizontal circle.

3. STOP. Extend right arm down with wrist bent, palm down and open.

4 SWING. Right arm away from body, point with finger in direction of swing of boom.

5. RAISE BOOM. Fingers closed and thumb pointing upward while extending the right arm straight out.

6. LOWER BOOM. Fingers closed and thumb pointing downward while extending the right arm straight out.

7. BRIDGE TRAVEL. Extend the right arm forward, hand open and slightly raised and make pushing motion in direction of travel.

8. TROLLEY TRAVEL. Thumb pointing in direction of motion with palm up and fingers closed, jerk hand horizontally.

9. EMERGENCY STOP. Extend right arm, palm down and move hand rapidly left and right.

10. MULTIPLE TROLLEYS. For block marked 1. hold up one finger, and two fingers for block marked 2. Regular signals come next.

11. RAISE BOOM and LOWER LOAD. Right arm extended and thumb pointing up. Flex fingers in and out as long as load movement is needed.

12. LOWER BOOM and RAISE LOAD. Right arm extended and thumb pointing down. Flex fingers pointing in and out as long as load movement is needed.

13. DOG EVERYTHING. Hold hands in front of the body.

14. MOVE SLOWLY. One hand gives any motion signal while the other hand motionless in front of hand giving the motion signal.

15. MAGNET IS DISCONNECTED. Spread both hands.

When using these hand signals be sure that you and the crane operator are familiar with these signals. A wrong signal could cause a serious injury or worst - death.

Always stay alert when you are working in construction near any crane. If possible, avoid working under a moving load and stay clear of the counter balance. Always use your safety devices and helmet to avoid injuries. Safety is always the top priority of all workers and the crane operator.


About the Author

Rajesh Karavadia is the author and webmaster of http://www.thetruckcrane.com, an informative website about truck cranes. Different types of cranes are discussed including information on pickup truck cranes and Truck crane rentals NY.
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