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  1. RyanMcCauley

    How to size a "post" to amperage

    Thanks for all the replies! wareagle, we chose Ti for corrosion purposes...seawater will be flowing through one side of this connection. Approximately 30 gpm, which will also aid in cooling. We plan on using a conductive paste to help with contact area. All of the material will be Ti, so no...
  2. RyanMcCauley

    How to size a "post" to amperage

    Hello, I am an ME and have virtually no experience in the electrical world. However, I have been tasked to determine the required cross-sectional area for a "post". (I'll attach an image to clarify). I have 15 VDC & 225 amps incoming to this "post". This will be made out of Titanium. Is...
  3. RyanMcCauley

    Pump Sizing

    Thank you both for you quick, insightful responses. That gives me a great starting point. Thanks. Ryan
  4. RyanMcCauley

    Pump Sizing

    This may seem like a simple questions, but is there a rule of thumb for sizing pumps in regards to a factor of safety for the pressure losses throughout the system? I'm working on a project that needs a new pump spec'd out. I've already ran pressure loss calculations throughout the entire...

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