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    Air flow measurement

    I need to measure accurately air flows in the range 0.009 to 0.39 kg/sec. The air is at ambient temperature and near atmospheric pressure. I have used vortex shedding meters in the past for this application but am having great difficulty in locating a supplier of these or any other suitable...
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    Train Aerodynamics

    Does any data exist on the air pressure disturbances caused by passing trains? I am particularly interested in pressure/suction generated beneath a high speed train passing over a level crossing.
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    Vision System Selection

    There are people who do this as routine. Try hmecelec@aol.com
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    Acoustic cladding

    I am puzzled by the silence. About two years ago Tracor published some details of their work on an automated process on the web.
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    Ethylene glycol at high temperature

    We have been asked to build test equipment for automotive radiators using pure 100% ethylene glycol as a test fluid at temperatures of up to 140 degrees centigrade.  We know that serious accidents have happened when this has been attempted by others. Does anybody have any...
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    Requirements for a successful automation project.

    We are designers and manufacturers of automated test and assembly equipment. The first requirement for a successful project is for the customer fully to understand his product and his need. A simple requirement but rarely met. Providers of automation systems work across a broad range of...
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    Acoustic cladding

    Has anybody been successful in automating the application of acoustic coating to submarine hulls?
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    Flow measurement - water and water/glycol

    Please does anybody have good experience of an accurate and reliable non intrusive flowmeter for measuring flowrates of automotive coolant in situ in engine hoses?
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    Oil in Refrigerant

    I am seeking a reliable and automatic method of continuously monitoring the oil content of refrigerant (R134a) in a working system under laboratory conditions. I would welcome news of any proprietary device or other method which has proved satisfactory and reliable.
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    Air Conditioning - Refrigeration

    I am seeking components for use in vehicle air conditioning systems using carbon dioxide as a refrigerant. Any information or experience on compressors, heat exchangers and other components would be welcome.

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