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  1. Bernoulli31

    Size of containment tank

    It's actually a Lift Station with double containment, see image. Thanks for your responses! I did think the volume includes the tank itself. But because it's not spelled out anywhere and our AHJ can be pesky at times, I figured I'd ask. I design aqueducts in a parallel universe.
  2. Bernoulli31

    Size of containment tank

    Good day, everyone! Question re: secondary containment of a tank. Code says a containment should be "(vii) capable of containing at least 110 percent of the capacity of the largest tank or manifolded tanks that are connected in such a way as to permit the combined contents to spill, whichever...
  3. Bernoulli31

    Pipe material compatibility with chemical mixture

    Of course. Fail on my part for not being more precise! The concentration of each is within a range, e.g. 5-45% ethyl lactate 20-40% IPA 15-30% acetone and so on.. We don't know the exact concentrations most likely because it's proprietary. So I figured I'd look up each chem at the highest...
  4. Bernoulli31

    Pipe material compatibility with chemical mixture

    Question from a non-chemical engineer.. I know how to use compatibility charts to select a pipe material for one chemical, but how does one go about when you have a recipe consisting of several chems? For example, I have a mixture of: 45% Ethyl Lactate 40% IPA 30% Acetone 25% Ethanol etc. Do...
  5. Bernoulli31

    Question about standards used in drawings

    We call it "Steal with pride!" [bigsmile] I design aqueducts in a parallel universe.
  6. Bernoulli31

    Question about standards used in drawings

    Project: major semiconductor fab A Senior designer delivers his drawings to me for review, all proud of himself. It doesn't take me 5 seconds to realize he copy pasted the design details from major semiconductor fab B, arch-nemesis of fab A. He even used the exact same spec code, used at fab...
  7. Bernoulli31

    Keeping in shape as an engineer, improving physically without sacrificing work

    After years of going to the gym and realizing it's really not doing anything for me, I recently joined a Crossfit box. After a couple of weeks, I'm feeling better than I have in the past ten 15 years. And a session is only one hour! A light or no breakfast (why force yourself to eat if you're...
  8. Bernoulli31

    Senior Engineer

    Now I understand why management is pushing for open offices everywhere. [lol] I design aqueducts in a parallel universe.
  9. Bernoulli31

    City requiring school to provide stamped drawings for shelter house

    Careful for "plan stamping", though. Unless you actually design or supervise the design work, you're not allowed to stamp in many if not most states. I design aqueducts in a parallel universe.
  10. Bernoulli31

    Senior Engineer

    When can an engineer start calling himself "senior" engineer? Not that I care much about titles, but since I discovered that in my workplace, becoming one is a promotion that comes with a few extra $$$, I'm asking myself that question. Looking around me and on professional social media like...
  11. Bernoulli31

    Company's Engineer of Record

    @ JAE: I disagree. An ME can have expertise in electrical systems related to his mech systems. Some disciplines have an overlap Mech/Chem, process engineers comes in mind, and I've seen a lot of ME stamping "process" drawings. Reading the rules, a PE can seal work done by others provided a...
  12. Bernoulli31

    Company's Engineer of Record

    New York is the state. And the firm is, indeed, looking for PEs so it can keep calling itself an engineering firm. PEs are hard to come by in our branch! Our firm has E&O insurance, and that's the kind of information I was looking for. I'll make sure to understand what it all means when/if I...
  13. Bernoulli31

    Company's Engineer of Record

    Hi all, The engineering firm I work for has asked me to become one of their engineers of record, allowing the firm to become a "professional engineering" firm. I understand the responsibilities that come with stamping design documents, but what should I be aware of if my name is being put up...
  14. Bernoulli31

    Suspicious recruiters, or just incompentent ones

    E. Must not read your resume before calling you to waste your time. They call without even knowing what engineering discipline you're in! Ha! I forgot this one: recruiter calls me for a position as a civil engineer to work on design of wastewater treatment plants. I tell him I'm not a civil...
  15. Bernoulli31

    Suspicious recruiters, or just incompentent ones

    Recently I uploaded my resume to Monster, not that I'm actively looking, but I'm open to opportunities for a variety of reasons. Since then, not a day goes by when I get an email or phone call from a recruiter. This would be great, except that 99% of the positions they offer have either nothing...
  16. Bernoulli31

    Worst job interview answers

    Well, of course, and my post was not meant to be taken 100% seriously. But it would be refreshing. I design aqueducts in a parallel universe.
  17. Bernoulli31

    Worst job interview answers

    I have another entry-level candidate coming in today. What I'm hoping to hear when asked the question why he wants to work with us: "It's my first job, I want to gain experience and start making money so I can move out of my parents' house and live my life." Not some BS answer rehearsed in...
  18. Bernoulli31

    Worst job interview answers

    @rotw "I would like to make a point relatively to the OP, sometimes young or fresh graduate can have difficulties managing their emotional stress during interview " The kid looked like he just woke up after a night of playing video games and had a whatever attitude. Blood pressure = zero. I...
  19. Bernoulli31

    Worst job interview answers

    Just wanted to share this.. We recently had a young grad in our office to interview for an entry level mechanical engineer position. Q: What type of systems would you like to work on / are you interested in? A: HVAC! I want to design HVAC systems. I have a passion for it and want to do pursue...
  20. Bernoulli31

    Efficiency with Microsoft Outlook

    you can also select all your messages in a folder, and Save As PDF. I use this all the time, as I never know if i'll still be using Outlook 10 years from now.. I design aqueducts in a parallel universe.

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