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I am currently in a role focused on sales but I am looking for a job that better aligns with my education (BSME) and technical experience. I have applied to several positions and had 3 interviews in 2024 but none resulted in job offer. I have noticed that my job interviews tend...
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I am interested in acquiring the skill of operating a manual lathe and performing basic ring machining. This entails working with raw stock material, including additional material on the inner diameter (ID), outer diameter (OD), and length and machining it according to provided...
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I kindly request your review of the attached drawing and appreciate your assistance in answering the following questions related to 2" 300 pound flange:
Could you provide the depth specifications for the threads and the through straight hole?
What is the significance of the...
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Could you provide the recommended clearance (min and max) between the shaft and the packing ring (solid ring made graphite)? We are transitioning from split packing to a solid one-piece design for a pump. As the packing will be compressed, we need to ensure that the clearance...
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Approximately eight months ago, I joined a new company (5th of my career) The initial phase was promising, marked by a steep learning curve as I strived for productivity and commendable outcomes. My responsibilities involve document preparation and submission for managerial approval...
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I want to figure out the "Nozzle thermal displacement" for connecting pipe nozzles in compressor and pump packages. These pipes handle the process and also the incoming and outgoing water for cooling. Can you help me find sources to estimate this displacement? It is for general...
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Can someone confirm if Butt weld X threaded 3/4 gate valve is available in market? Which company can offer, if yes? I went to boney forge catalog but didn’t find it there.
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I am currently employed and I had applied for two jobs about a month ago.
The first job was very much aligned with my interests. I checked with HR person today and she said the hiring manager is out on vacation and will be back in 3 weeks. I have to wait till he makes the...
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I have been self teaching myself about pumps and have a theoretical question about centrifugal pump design.
When a new pump is manufactured, during assembly of pump, a thrust clearance or End play is left. For example, On a typical horizontal single stage overhung pump (OH2...
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I have a theoretical question that came up to me when I was self teaching myself about pump operation. I read "The pump always operates at the intersection of the pump curve and the system curve." I can draw a pump curve by running a pump, changing the flow rate and finding out the...
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I work as a shop Engineer for a pump repair shop and recently we received a Single stage-Between bearing-Radially split-Double suction impeller pump (BB2 per API 610). I found that some of the discharge flange studs were seized and customer (Refinery) had to cut them (see...
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I graduated with BSME five years ago. I work as an Engineer in a pump repair shop. We receive all types of Centrifugal pumps (Overhung, Between Bearings, vertical pumps, etc), disassemble them and suggest the customers what they need to do. For example,
-The shaft may have excessive...
