I have a 200 HP Reliance motor, Model No. P44G5261, on a vertical sump pump that maintenance wants to operate as an on/off pump in case of heavy rain. Based on operation sequence, can anyone offer information on the pros and cons of going on/off versus VFD? Sump liquid is waste water with...
Compress is a fancy calculator and will allow you to make mistakes if you are unable to recognize logical design. A designer that does not understand Compress can make costly mistakes, especially on columns that require windload calcualtions. The best program out there for sale, expensive...
Thanks metengr! You have stated the same evidence that I had originally come up with. The only draw back that I can see, is the addition of Ni, Cr, Mo, V, Al & Cu to the chemical analysis. I do understand that this makes it tougher and more weldable that LF2. I also am happy with the required...
Does anyone have any comments or history with these materials used for large, thick (14") ASME tube sheets? Design 350 PSI @ 500°F - MDMT (-)20°F? I am interested in the toughness and the best material I can get.
Does anyone have the postscript printer drivers for this version? I need to install it in order to send it to the Adobe Distiller. Unless someone has a better idea! Thanks
If it was my money, I wouldn't spend it on Compress!! I go along with Planteng on BJAC. It will also let you do quick and dirty for quotation purposes too.
I saw one in Houston where the outside of the tank was being painted and the painters had put plastic to protect the diaphram on the PSV and forgot to take it off. They turned on the pumps and the 100 ft diameter X 30 ft high tank was sucked to the ground!
The big difference between ASME and PED is the fact that PED is a "system" based standard and ASME is a stand alone that follows an idividual piece of equipment. PED requires assessment diagrams of the system to determine the Fluid Group and Category which then determines the level of...
