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  1. SmithsJohn2

    Fire Safe Valve Seals

    Is it necessary to include the thermal expansion in the design? The temperature changing may be so sudden.
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    Research or industry job ?

    The research and industry are two different environment. In research world, you are free and flexible in time and do the job whenever you like. In industry, you need to work on-time and at least 8 hr per day. Even you earn your PhD at 32, it is still young enough. I always think after you have...
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    Should I do my Masters

    If this is the taught one year Master, I support you to continue and start working later. I find myself impossible to study and work together. Maybe I have family and children.
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    How much is gasoline/petrol costing you at the pump?

    The price is around $5 per gall. in GA, USA
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    Butterfly Plate Shaft Angle

    Triple offset valve is made of expensive alloys? I think they are the same as double offset, you can use Stainless steel or carbon steel as you like.
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    FE exam question?

    I just register but didn't find that I can choose which module. People always said that taking your own field can make you pass, compared with general exam. Based on the marking system, AM exam, 120 questions, PM exam, 60 questions. It seems one question in PM is equal to two questions in A.M...
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    FE exam question?

    Hello everyone, I have a quick question about choosing the module in FM exam. Is it necessary to choose beforehand? or choose it in the examination centre? Thanks for reply.
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    Does humanity play a role in your job?

    I know one guy, a friend of mine, change the job from engineer to social worker after 20 years of working. He thinks he can help people directly.
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    FE exam question?

    THE FE supplied reference handbook is the one downloaded in the NCEES web site. The offical reference handbook can be obtained in the exam.
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    FE exam question?

    I am going to take the FE exam this Oct. I already download the FE supplied reference handbook. However, it states in the PERFACE, "some of the basic theories, conversion, formulas and definitions that examinees are expected to know are not included." Does it mean some theories, conversion...
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    gaining and loosing engineering specialties

    sms, What kind of Rotating machinery is hot or popular right now? chestilow, What is EPC? Environmental protection centre???
  12. SmithsJohn2

    gaining and loosing engineering specialties

    How about the bio-engineering? I think now, all nio- or medical-related industry are "hot"
  13. SmithsJohn2

    What is difference in API607 and API6FA?

    what is the difference between division of production and refining?
  14. SmithsJohn2

    High pressure ball valve

    I think flow-tek is the good choice for such high pressure. http://www.flow-tek.com/
  15. SmithsJohn2

    thermal analysis, 20C/hr heat rate

    This is a dynamic problem. Can it solve?
  16. SmithsJohn2

    new employee curious about working conditions

    It is difficult to work at place that you feel uncomfortable. Try to discuss with your concern with manager first and let see how it solves?
  17. SmithsJohn2

    FE/PE Exam Advice

    Hi weh3, What is PPI-2-Pass books? I am going to take the FE exam coming Oct. Thanks for recommend some good books.
  18. SmithsJohn2

    Any fire-safe version for triple offset?

    Is there any fire-safety version of triple offset? This is all metal butterfly valve, without any plastic material? Should be inherent fire-safe? Thanks for comments.
  19. SmithsJohn2

    Laser Beam Welding technique?

    Thx all for ideas. Hi Goahead, where can I find the page that you mentioned? Is it in www.welding-advisers.com?? Thanks
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    Laser Beam Welding technique?

    I read a magnazine talking about the new A-380 airbus. They said that laser beam welding technique is used to avoid the need for rivets in A-380. Anyone know this technique? It is a new technology? How long have it been here? What's the difference compared with the traditional welding? Thanks...
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