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  1. Pmatherne

    Any Oil and Gas Casualties so far?

    I was laid off in April of last year when the downturn was still just beginning Future PE Engineer Pet project I am working on to help other engineers, not much yet hoping to get it grow as I learn more http://www.peexamquestions.com
  2. Pmatherne

    How to negotiate a salary

    I have 4 years of HVAC experience, 2 years Oil and Gas, and just got my PE I worked for only 2 engineering companies I just got an unofficial offer from a company for going back to HVAC work, which I do not mind. I just do not know what to ask as far as salary When I talked to the recruiter I...
  3. Pmatherne

    Pipeline Thermal Expansion

    When running aboveground pipeline (30" diameter, not insulated)what is the best way to account for thermal expansion? Basically I am trying to find a way to absorb the expansion on runs over 1,000 feet with only 2 bends (one 45 degree and one around 70 degrees). My first instinct was to use an...
  4. Pmatherne

    Low flow high pressure pump for pressure control

    You can look at chemical injection pumps, I have had to do that before. It was a massive overkill, but we could not get the client to budge for a lower cost system we were proposing Future PE Engineer Pet project I am working on to help other engineers, not much yet hoping to get it grow as I...
  5. Pmatherne

    Petroleum Engineering Felony Question

    It generally does not matter where you get your degree from. As long as it is an ABET approved college. The stuff you learn is pretty much the same stuff you learn everywhere. Some might go further into some areas, but my Me degree is roughly the same as MIT one (though they did a lot more...
  6. Pmatherne

    Looking for a pressure relief valve

    You can try contacting Pentair, I think the J-Series by Crosby might work. If I remember correctly they have a metal surface. Future PE Engineer Pet project I am working on to help other engineers, not much yet hoping to get it grow as I learn more http://www.peexamquestions.com
  7. Pmatherne

    Petroleum Engineering Felony Question

    You will have to report your past activities when you apply for your PE license and TWIK card, I do not think those are going to be really bad marks on you It is also possible to work in the oil field and never really need those if you do not visit any sites Future PE Engineer Pet project I am...
  8. Pmatherne

    Changing Careers from Civil Engineering to Oil and Gas

    I was able to swap over from the HVAC industry to facilities. It was not that hard, just realizing you will have to start from the bottom again until you get your knowledge base built up. The only other issue you will face is having to report to engineers who are 3 to 5 years out of college...
  9. Pmatherne

    Flow coefficient Cv for Relief Valves?

    If you know who made the valve it is easier to just call the manufacturer. It is possible to calculate it, I think the Fisher 119 manual shows you how or I am sure Anderson Greenwood has something as well Future PE Engineer Pet project I am working on to help other engineers, not much yet...
  10. Pmatherne

    Sump Tank Sizing

    I have been tasked at work with the revamping of some old Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheets The one I am working on is for sump tank sizing I understand what they are doing in the program, but I would like to find a good primer to help when I get stuck If I try to do searches I keep coming up with...
  11. Pmatherne

    How to market our MEP consulting engineering business

    Now a days I would look into using social media to selectively target certain architects Sending just an email will not likely get you very far. Having them see you post for a while will give you some name recognition, which might help you approach them Future PE Engineer Pet project I am...
  12. Pmatherne

    Fire Hydrant Coverage

    There is a section for hydrants and stand pipes that should help you in NFPA 850 I do not have the most current edition and was looing at a past edition where it states the maximum distance between Future PE Engineer Pet project I am working on to help other engineers, not much yet hoping to...
  13. Pmatherne

    Thoughts on a gas condensate line being decommissioned

    Since it was just depressurized you can see what the pipeline use to carry and start form there. It is hard to take a guess right now. If they pigged it before dropping the pressure there might not be much condensate. If they did not then there might be quite a lot left in the system If you are...
  14. Pmatherne

    Thoughts on a gas condensate line being decommissioned

    When the pipeline was shut down previously what did they do to it. Was it flushed with another fluid or just depressurized and has just been sitting there Future PE Engineer Pet project I am working on to help other engineers, not much yet hoping to get it grow as I learn more...
  15. Pmatherne

    Job database software

    You can look at some online software like Asana or Basecamp Here is a sample project from basecamp https://basecamp.com/tour Future PE Engineer Pet project I am working on to help other engineers, not much yet hoping to get it grow as I learn more http://www.peexamquestions.com
  16. Pmatherne

    Process engineer

    A quick and dirty way would be to treat the vessel as a cylinder, but you will end up with a larger volume than taking into account the ends. I think the equation would be 0.25(pi)(diameter^2)(Length) which would give you cubic feet Future PE Engineer Pet project I am working on to help other...
  17. Pmatherne

    What is in your toolbox

    Just curious, what is in everyone's reference binder? The binder that you always refer too the most. Right now mine is mainly piping specifications When I did MEP work I had a binder full of equipment sizing charts (VAV, diffusers, AHU's) and heat load calculation go-bys Future PE Engineer Pet...
  18. Pmatherne

    Connection types (FF, RF, RTJ, NPT)

    What do you use to determine what type of end connection you will use on a fitting. For instance when do you use ring joint instead of a raised face or flat face What about NPT connections? The reason I am asking is I have seen some use 600# RTJ and then use 600# RF later. My initial thoughts...
  19. Pmatherne

    How to Pump Hot High Pressure Oil????

    Wouldn't a chemical injection pump work under those conditions. I know some are made pretty tough. I recently had to do a NACE job where we had to go with those types of pumps. Future PE Engineer Pet project I am working on to help other engineers, not much yet hoping to get it grow as I learn...
  20. Pmatherne

    How to survive corporate politics

    Sounds like you are in a bad company. Lots of people who have complex's trying for control Ideally you would have to go to each person and solve their issue, which might not even be engineering wise. A while back I listened to a podcast called either Career Tool or Management Tools which dealt...

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