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    Plastic grommets

    Noted modern cars attached parts by means of plastic grommets. How much force can these withstand in terms of pulling and shearing direction ?
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    Mentor rotating machinery and auxiliaries

    Where and how can I look for mentor on the below subjects. Review gas compression system design. Prepare compressor design, engineering, and performance requirements. Perform technical evaluation of gas compression systems, and recommend optimum selection. Prepare technical specifications...
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    Steam turbine and compressor name plate code

    What is the meaning for the model codes below ? 32M4 SRV4
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    GE Mark VIE software upload and download , ToolboxST

    Looking for information how to 1. connect the HMI to a laptop using ToolboxST 2. upload and download software using ToolboxST
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    Shell Recruiting Preparation

    What is the significance of Shell recruitment requiring skills in Mechanical Seals & flush plans ? Usually done to seal vendor specifications and maybe sometimes attended by Shell staff. https://jobs.shell.com/job/singapore/rotating-equipment-engineer-asset/25244/68189581136
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    Testing with actual control panel during ASME PTC-10 Performance Testing of Centrifugal Compressor ?

    Referring to ASME PTC-10 Performance Testing of Centrifugal Compressor , is the control panel tested together in the test stand together with the string ? https://www.turbomachinerymag.com/view/myth-an-asme-ptc-10
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    Leveling requirement for bevel gear driving compressors in marine and land

    A customer insist to have his gearbox level to 0.042 mm / m. It is part of a gas turbine compressor The same gearbox is used in floating production unit , which in nature could roll , yaw and incline . Question is what could go wrong if the leveling is slightly out of limit ? ( 0.20 mm/m )...
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    Why labyrinth seal only operate on 5/s velocity ?

    Why labyrinth seal only operate on 5/s velocity ? what happens velocity is more than 5m/s ? what happens velocity is under 5m/s ? http://docs.codecalculation.com/mechanical/seals/labyrinth-leakage/help.html
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    Steam turbine compressor installation sequence

    Can the dry gas seal be installed before the main piping is connected ? Concern is main piping fabrication usually take a one to two months before it is ready to be installed. If the dry gas seal is installed early, how can the dry gas seal be preserved properly? If the seal is installed after...
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    How to gain experience as a Turbine mechanic in Surat Basin ?

    How can I gain the below experience as turbine mechanic ? Accountabilities/Responsibilities: Participate actively in Company HSE programs and contribute freely to the achievement of the Company’s HSE policies and objectives. Through personal commitment and involvement, contribute to the safe...
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    Common seal gas conditioning skid on multi-stage casings of LNG Centrifugal Compressor

    edm123 (Mechanical)(OP) If there is redundancy designed into it, the unit can still run. If not, the unit will always trigger Alarm , Trip or not allowed a re-start .
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    Adiabatic vs Polytropic

    Why air compressor use the adiabatic equation , but other types of compressor used the polytropic equation ?
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    specific gravity from molecular weight

    I am trying to calculated power requirements from the below data. However , I am not able to enter data specific gravity below 0.5 The gas molecular weight given to me is 11kg/kmol. What is the specific gravity ? https://catsolar.my.salesforce-sites.com/GasCompCalculator
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    Dry gas seal washing system. MAN Turbo EagleBurgmann RigiSeal ™

    How is it possible to inject naphtha and wash dry gas seal ? https://www.eagleburgmann.com/en/products/mechanical-seals/compressor-seals/gas-lubricated-seals/rigiseal

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