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    Siemens WL Type 480V 4000A Circuit Breaker Contact Wear

    Here is a photo of the indicator from the inspectionhttps://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=7a0d1cc4-075f-497d-9ecf-abab2fc99888&file=tcc_breaker1.jpg
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    Siemens WL Type 480V 4000A Circuit Breaker Contact Wear

    Performed an inspection of the arc chutes and contact surfaces on a 4000A WL type breaker. The O&M manual says I should replace the contact assemblies based on the contact wear indicator, but that is a pretty intense evolution involving the complete disassembly of the breaker. Does anyone know...
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    Filling a tank to 100% capacity

    Thank you for the responses, I feel like I'm going crazy trying to explain basic engineering fundamentals to my superiors and coworkers. I don't think the volume will expand much since there is an electric heater that keeps the DEF at a fairly constant temperature, but still only a 5 deg change...
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    Filling a tank to 100% capacity

    I'm trying to convince my boss that filling a plastic tank full of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) to the very top with no air space is a bad idea due to thermal expansion. The tank holds about 450 gallons, is not vented, but has a small forwarding pump attached to the top. My fear is that as the...

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