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Climate, airflow, power losses, redundancy and actual IT utilisation can a]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 04&#x3a;24&#x3a;18 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[https&#x3a;&#x2f;&#x2f;cr4.globalspec.com&#x2f;thread&#x2f;151585&#x2f;What-Usually-Makes-a-PUE-Below-1-2-Difficult-to-Achieve]]></guid><dc:creator>gbcengineers</dc:creator><dc:subject>General Discussion</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[API 579 Part 4 GML Assessment - Level 1 vs Level 2&#x3a; When to Move Up]]></title><link><![CDATA[https&#x3a;&#x2f;&#x2f;cr4.globalspec.com&#x2f;thread&#x2f;151581&#x2f;API-579-Part-4-GML-Assessment-Level-1-vs-Level-2-When-to-Move-Up&#x3f;from_rss&#x3d;1]]></link><description><![CDATA[General metal loss &#x28;GML&#x29; is the most frequently encountered damage mode in piping and pressure vessel inspection programmes. API 579-1 Part 4 provides the formal assessment path. The distinction between Level 1 and Level 2 is not simply about precision - it is about what inspection data you have and]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11&#x3a;32&#x3a;26 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[https&#x3a;&#x2f;&#x2f;cr4.globalspec.com&#x2f;thread&#x2f;151581&#x2f;API-579-Part-4-GML-Assessment-Level-1-vs-Level-2-When-to-Move-Up]]></guid><dc:creator>ShantanuANZ</dc:creator><dc:subject>General Discussion</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[Important Things About 440A Round Bars Stainless Steel in the Real World]]></title><link><![CDATA[https&#x3a;&#x2f;&#x2f;cr4.globalspec.com&#x2f;thread&#x2f;151580&#x2f;Important-Things-About-440A-Round-Bars-Stainless-Steel-in-the-Real-World&#x3f;from_rss&#x3d;1]]></link><description><![CDATA[I learned that the operating environment, surface finish, mechanical loading, and maintenance can affect how quickly a material wears or corrodes. Nevertheless, I am eager to hear from individuals who have had the opportunity to work with Stainless Steel 440A Round Bars.&#xa;In your experience&#x3a; What is]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05&#x3a;48&#x3a;27 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[https&#x3a;&#x2f;&#x2f;cr4.globalspec.com&#x2f;thread&#x2f;151580&#x2f;Important-Things-About-440A-Round-Bars-Stainless-Steel-in-the-Real-World]]></guid><dc:creator>kailashmittal</dc:creator><dc:subject>General Discussion</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[How BIM Coordination Services Are Reducing Rework and Improving Project Delivery]]></title><link><![CDATA[https&#x3a;&#x2f;&#x2f;cr4.globalspec.com&#x2f;thread&#x2f;151572&#x2f;How-BIM-Coordination-Services-Are-Reducing-Rework-and-Improving-Project-Delivery&#x3f;from_rss&#x3d;1]]></link><description><![CDATA[Building Information Modeling &#x28;BIM&#x29; has transformed the way construction teams collaborate and manage project information. One area where BIM is making a significant impact is project coordination.&#xa;&#xa;Through BIM coordination services, architects, structural engineers, and MEPF consultants can identif]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20&#x3a;24&#x3a;03 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[https&#x3a;&#x2f;&#x2f;cr4.globalspec.com&#x2f;thread&#x2f;151572&#x2f;How-BIM-Coordination-Services-Are-Reducing-Rework-and-Improving-Project-Delivery]]></guid><dc:creator>trinityprojects</dc:creator><dc:subject>General Discussion</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASME SA387 Grade 12 Plate for Elevated-Temperature Pressure Equipment  Thread Body&#x3a; In Several Pressure Vessel and Heat Exchanger Projects, Selecting Materials that can Maintain Strength and Resist ]]></title><link><![CDATA[https&#x3a;&#x2f;&#x2f;cr4.globalspec.com&#x2f;thread&#x2f;151569&#x2f;ASME-SA387-Grade-12-Plate-for-Elevated-Temperature-Pressure-Equipment-Thread-Body-In-Several-Pressure-Vessel-and-Heat-Exchanger-Projects-Selecting-Materials-that-can-Maintain-Strength-and-Resist&#x3f;from_rss&#x3d;1]]></link><description><![CDATA[In pressure vessel and heat exchanger service, material selection for elevated-temperature operation must account for more than basic strength values. ASME SA387 Grade 12 Plate is widely used because its chromium-molybdenum alloy composition offers a practical balance of creep resistance, toughness,]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04&#x3a;26&#x3a;43 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[https&#x3a;&#x2f;&#x2f;cr4.globalspec.com&#x2f;thread&#x2f;151569&#x2f;ASME-SA387-Grade-12-Plate-for-Elevated-Temperature-Pressure-Equipment-Thread-Body-In-Several-Pressure-Vessel-and-Heat-Exchanger-Projects-Selecting-Materials-that-can-Maintain-Strength-and-Resist]]></guid><dc:creator>kailashmittal</dc:creator><dc:subject>General Discussion</dc:subject></item></channel></rss>