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  1. littlechappy

    Steam Powered Turbin Piping #2

    About a week ago, I wrote a question about my employer putting a 1 3/8 pipe in place of a 5" one. The pipe that I said was incorrect, it should be 1 3/4. I asked if it was safe and if it would acutally reduce the amount of steam to lower the horsepower.. I would like to thank those that...
  2. littlechappy

    Gasoline vs. Diesel Turbo longevity

    I think heat has alot to do with the life of an engine. No matter what type of engine it is, getting to operating tempt and staying there is important. More so, on a gas engine because of the condensation that builds up after cool down. I have found that a diesel doesn't have the same issues...
  3. littlechappy

    Question on Steam powered turbine piping

    The company I work for was allowing the supervisors to start their turbines with out the proper license. When it was brought to their attention, the decreased the size of the inlet pipe going to the trubine too decrease the amount of horsepower so that anyone could start them. Here are my...
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