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  1. jrobinson1

    Fire Protection Coverage Area Determination

    Some technical expertise on this very critical issue of fire protection would be most appreciated. I've got a Class 1A flammable liquid storage area inside of a building that is required to be retrofitted into an existing facility. The IFC states the following: 1. 0.60 gpm/sq ft over an area...
  2. jrobinson1

    Compressed Natural Gas Flow Problem

    Thanks Zdas04....I like your idea about the high pressure regulator from the gas company. The engines will be tested on stands in an engine test cell facility, and the rate given is the expected largest engine that they will be testing. The 10 minutes is not going to be practical due to...
  3. jrobinson1

    Compressed Natural Gas Flow Problem

    Thanks Biginch for the calc. I will review and get back with any questions. Thank you too PEDarrin.....looks like based on Biginch's calc, the compressor station will likely be a better choice than just storage. Cheers, joe
  4. jrobinson1

    Compressed Natural Gas Flow Problem

    Hello gas flow gurus out there. I have a customer who wants to test engines on compressed natural gas. He has a demand flowrate of 42 scfm at 10 psig. If he intends on using 101 liter gas cylinders at 3200 psig, how long will it take for one cylinder to be exhausted at this engine flowrate...
  5. jrobinson1

    Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Need Advice

    energy conserving design strategies are highly sought after and will continue to be. Read ASHRAE std 90.1, and become proficient at understanding and applying the principles laid out in the document, regarding envelope, mecha and elec systems. Become proficient in understanding LEED principles...
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