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Internal Circulating Fluidized Bed Boiler Bed Level Measurement

05/16/2012
posted in Instrumentation
by MaxT
Hello CR4sters, I work at a coal fired power plant in Greensburg PA. We operate an internal circulating fluidized bed (ICFB) boiler- 15000 lbs/hr o...
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Tonal Language

05/16/2012
posted in General Discussion
by bravo88
I have not done a detailed study, it seems that those languages which are tonal in nature are Chinese and some south east Asian languages, I.e, Thai,...
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Material

05/16/2012
posted in Chemical & Material Science
by bravo88
When do you chose silicone rubber over polyurethane or vice versa?
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RTU Communication For Remote I/O

05/16/2012
posted in Instrumentation
by Anonymous Poster
Hi ! What is the functional difference between RTU communication using modem loopback module & RTU communication using ethernet switches?
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Icemaker

05/16/2012
posted in General Discussion
by spaceracer
I recall seeing a movie years ago where a man living in a south american jungle built a structure to produce ice. Is this possible? If so, what would...
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Pressure At An Elevated Point

05/16/2012
posted in Mechanical Engineering
by Anonymous Poster
Sir, In the figure shown, the pressure P1 is 10.5psig in the pressurized tank, the top end of the pipe is blocked once the liquid reached the end po...
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Reference International ISO OR API Standard For Air Compressors

05/16/2012
posted in Mechanical Engineering
by Anonymous Poster
ISO 10440 Part 2 covers requirement for Oil Free Rotary Compressors for applications up to 0.2MPa (2bar) and will not be valid as our application requ...
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Doubt On Compressor Operation

05/16/2012
posted in Mechanical Engineering
by ankitipr
Hello Everyone, Lets suppose, I design a compressor for 5 bar head and it's the only component to overcome the pr. drop in a closed loop (filled...
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Econovan

05/16/2012
posted in Automotive
by Normbourne
Hi guys, In a bit of trouble with a Ford Econovan 1998. I desperately need of a "Right hand Corner light" , the one I have is broken. It encloses th...
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Caulerpa Taxifolia Content

05/15/2012
posted in General Discussion
by abdillas
Hi All, I have an assignment on the macroalgae conversion into biofuels. I'm focusing on the conversion of algae into bioethanol. I want to do a prel...
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Run Single-Phase Induction Motor In Two Phase

05/15/2012
posted in Electrical Engineering
by RAMAKANTA
Suppose distribution lines has phase-to-phase voltage 220 V instead of 440 V and service line( from electric pole to Home) has supply any 2- phase ins...
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What is a Good Base Line Temp for Hot Electrical Connections?

05/15/2012
posted in Electrical Engineering
by MattJohnson
I have just recently bought an I. R. Camera and was wondering what is a good base line temp for hot electrical connections?
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Smart Meters

05/15/2012
posted in General Discussion
by Economist
Do you have any thoughts on smart electric meters for electric, water and gas utilities? Do they benefit the customer or the utility company? Can th...
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How to Reduce CO2 Emissions?

05/10/2012
posted in General Discussion
by -A-
I have read MANY CR4 pages on the Global Warming argument. I have NO INTENTION of starting that argument again. I don't CARE (for the sake of this thr...
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Classic Car...Suggestions Please!

05/11/2012
posted in Automotive
by HUSH
I don't know of a better community to pose this question, so hopefully someone out there can help... I'm in the search for a new (read: old) vehicle,...
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Natural Gas vs. Gasoline: Reduced Efficiency?

05/14/2012
posted in Mechanical Engineering
by Insatiably_Curious
Hello folks! Well, it's been a while since I pestered anyone here, so I though it was about time once again ;o) As most will know, the mantra which...
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When Can You KNOW a Contractor Needs An Engineer?

05/11/2012
posted in General Discussion
by txmedic3338
I am wondering if anyone else has some advice on how to know when someone has not done their homework, or when it's time to hire a new contractor. I...
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Deleted or Wiped

05/11/2012
posted in Communications & Electronics
by Stedou73ish
So where does the information really go? We delete files, wipe hard drives, or empty the recycle bin. Where do the files really go? My computer does...
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Storage of Electricity

05/09/2012
posted in Electrical Engineering
by Gadepalli Subrahmanyam
Electricity has the shortest life span. It has to be converted to some other form, otherwise it would return to earth. Whatever means Man has made fo...
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Oil Spill – Engineering Failure or Necessary Evil?

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Robot Safety, R15.06, OSHA And Your Precision Machining Shop

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CR4 Survey Results and Mug Winner!

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Roger Boisjoly (1938-2012): Tried to Prevent Challenger Disaster

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Can You Take the Pressure?

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Could The Manual Be Making a Comeback?

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