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  1. MEisme

    Connecting house to 3ph generator

    Thank you both for the feedback. Phil
  2. MEisme

    Connecting house to 3ph generator

    Hello list, Can an engine driven 3ph generator be hooked up to a house and keep the phases balanced? I can see that two phases are used in the normal connection, but how is the third phase utilized? I have searched FAQs and the archives, but may have missed a previous discussion. I...
  3. MEisme

    information about welding strength calculation needed asap

    Hi Guy; I think what you are looking for can be quickly found on Google.com searching with something like "strength of weld joints." This turns up a lot of hits; look at this one for example: http://physics.uwstout.edu/strength/torsrvt/rivw73.htm There is a lot more that can be...
  4. MEisme

    Torque Values for Brass Fasteners

    For steel fasteners, the torque value is that which results in fastener tension of nominally 75% of the yield strength of the fastener material. I'm not sure if this is recommended for brass (or other nonsteel fasteners.) Phil
  5. MEisme

    Bolt Failure Problems

    You might investigate the use of Huck fasteners; concentric ring type bolt with hydraulically swaged collar taking the place of the usual nut. These have been used on the rake attachments of chain conveyors on chip pile reclaimer booms at paper mills. They are good for addressing potential...
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