Floating in shipbuilding involves filling the drydock with water and using tugboats to take the ship out. This method replaces the traditional launch and allows for completion of the hull and installation of propulsion systems. The process also prevents damage and allows for building ships in one area and launching them in another. The term […]
Floating docks are supported by pontoons and can be made from various materials. They are self-leveling and adjustable to water depth, but can become unstable in fast-moving water. A building permit is required, and costs can vary depending on the area and size of the dock. Floating docks are floating platforms supported by pontoons, also […]
Milk floats are small delivery trucks used for efficient and quiet delivery of goods, often electric and designed for frequent stops. They have a simple design and slow top speeds, making them ideal for neighborhood use. Modern milk floats can have digital controls and refrigerated cargo areas. They are best suited for delivery routes with […]
A float chamber, also known as a carb bowl, regulates fuel supply to an engine via a carburetor. It contains a float attached to a valve that shuts off the fuel supply when the correct level is reached. Non-horizontal carburetors use a flexible diaphragm instead of a float. Problems can arise if the float leaks […]
Valve float occurs when lifters fail to follow the camshaft profile due to weak valve springs, causing misfires and power loss. It can damage the engine and lead to catastrophic failure. Stronger springs and advanced cam profiles can help eliminate valve float in racing engines. When an internal combustion engine experiences valve float, the lifters […]
Float valves control fluid levels in tanks by opening and closing a valve in response to changes in the fluid level. They are used in toilets, animal waterers, plant watering systems, and aquariums. The basic valve includes a balloon float attached to an arm that closes the valve when the water level rises. The valve […]
A bull float is a tool used to smooth fresh concrete surfaces. It has a long handle and a flat piece of wood, aluminum, or magnesium called a float. The handle can be threaded or snap-in type and can be adjusted to reach the concrete surface at the particular angle needed for each job. The […]
Taping and floating is a process used to hide rough edges of drywall when installing it. The process involves applying tape to seams and then applying mud over it. Two coats of mud are usually enough, and the final step is to smooth the dried mud for a smooth appearance. The taping and floating process […]
A floating point is a digital representation of a number used in computer operations, but it doesn’t exist on number lines or math books. It generates enough random numbers to power complex data interactions and is popular with hardware and software manufacturers. However, financial experts find it unstable. The IEEE standard is the basis for […]
The float tag is a commonly used HTML and CSS tag that allows web designers to control the layout of a page by moving elements left or right and causing text to wrap around them. It can be modified with properties like “inherit” and “clear” and is now supported by all major browsers. One of […]
A float switch is a reliable method of activating pumps, drains, warning lights, and sirens. It is commonly used in sump pumps and water wells, and in toilet tanks to control the flow of water. The switch is activated when the float reaches a certain level, and turns off when the float stabilizes at a […]
Float glass is a uniform, solid piece of glass made by placing raw materials in a hot furnace and then in a bath of molten tin. The glass is then passed through rollers and placed in a kiln. This process, also known as the Pilkington process, was invented by Alastair Pilkington and Kenneth Bickerstaff in […]
A root beer float is a popular American drink made with root beer and vanilla ice cream, which froths due to the carbonation. It can be made with different sodas and ice cream flavors and is often served in ice cream parlors. Its invention is unclear, but it has become a success. It can be […]
Archimedes’ Principle relates to density and buoyancy. An orange with peel floats in water due to air pockets, but a peeled orange sinks as it’s denser. Density is an object’s mass relative to its volume. An aircraft carrier floats as it takes up more space than the water it displaces. There is a very simple […]
Floating-rate bond ETFs follow a metric that can increase or decrease, making them a cheap investment option with the potential for high returns if interest rates rise, but also the possibility of losses if they fall. They can be invested in domestic or international markets and have varying maturity periods. An exchange-traded fund (ETF) is […]
Senior floating rate funds invest in loans from financial institutions with floating interest rates, offering competitive interest payments and protection against default. They provide an alternative to bonds, which can be affected by rising interest rates and default risk. However, they come with high management fees and limited liquidity. A senior floating rate fund is […]
Float is the temporary inaccuracy of a bank balance due to the period between when a check is deposited and when the issuing bank acknowledges that deposit. The net float is the sum of the disbursement float and collections float in an account. The Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act expedited the processing of […]
Ice floats in water because it is less dense than water, demonstrating buoyancy. Water reaches its maximum density above freezing point, making ice about 9% less dense than water. The fact that ice floats is fortunate for the environment, as it prevents the world’s water bodies from freezing solid. Many people have observed that ice […]
A floating rate ETF is similar to the stock market and can mature over a specific period of time. They are commonly used for domestic markets and offer better returns than stocks if interest rates rise, but can also decrease. Investors can choose when the ETF matures, with the fastest maturity at one month and […]
