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    Measuring the Throat between blades

    Thanks for the tips!!
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    Measuring the Throat between blades

    Could someone explain to me how to measure the Throat between blades on a turbine. Do you have any link fora website that contains a scheme. I would like to develop an algorithm that calculates that automatically. Thanks,
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    Filter specific area (Eazy one I think)

    Let say I hace a wiremesh filter or a filter like a sponge. Can someone tell me if the specific area of a filter like these is calculated per : 1)volume of material of the filter media only 2)volume occupied by the filter (including the void space) Thanks
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    "Free Surfaces" in CATIA V4

    Could someone tell me what is considered to be a free surface or free curve or free point in CATIA. I've never seen that name for any features... Thanks for any hints on what it might be.
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    Flat grey coating

    Hello, I have a very special application where I need to coat an aluminum (6061-T6) part to reduce the reflection of light/laser on the surface. Flat Grey paint is not a solution because it can chip and also because the coat thickness is non-uniform on the part. I already tried anodisation...
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    Deposits in pipes

    Thanks for your useful tips Saxon. I would like to know where could I check if calcite and my pipe material have electrostatic affinity ? For the velocity, I will make sure that my Reynolds number is turbulent.
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    Deposits in pipes

    Zapster, I agree with you BUT, with a positive displacement pump, the pressure could increase until something bursts or until the pressure switch cuts off the pump relay to prevent mechanical damage. I guess my best shot would be to design the system with a nominal velocity that prevents...
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    Deposits in pipes

    I guess I' m looking for an answer similar to the one aspearin1 gave me (2nd post)earlier. The thing is I know that 1 m/s isn't enough in my situation! (This fluid is not in a heat exchanger, my case is worst than the traditional amount of particuls you could have in a HX liquid.)
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    Deposits in pipes

    Thanks for all your replies, Here are my fluid characteristics: Temperature : 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F) Vicosity : (similar to water) 1.12E-3 N.s/m2 (2.34E-5 lb.s/ft2) Density : (also similar to water) 999kg/m3 (62.4 lb/ft3) The flow is in a SS316 pipe and the solid is very soft, not abrasive...
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    Deposits in pipes

    Hi, I have a deposit problem in a 1 inch pipe. The actual velocity is 1 m/s (3.2 ft/s). I would like to increase the velocity to maintain conditions where it would be impossible to have deposits. I would be easy for me to go up to 16 m/s (52 ft/s) with minimum modifications. How can I choose...
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    Plot question

    Hi, I not really an experienced AutoCAD LT user. I don't have access to a plotter, only a normal laser printer for 81/2" x 11" paper format. I have a drawing which would be better represented on 2 sheets rater than one. My question is : is there a way I could use 2 layout to print my...
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    Potassium transformation Process

    Thanks to both of you nbucska & kenvlach, your answers have been really useful for me. The thermodynamic aspect is really what I was looking for! Thanks again, I will also check the reference you gave me kenvlach.
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    Potassium transformation Process

    nbucska, I can see by your reply that you are familiar with the Solvay process. You are right with the formula. It is possible the produce massive quantities of NaHCO3 from CO2, NaCl and ammoniac (aqueus solution). In fact, all elements considered, NaHCO3 has the lowest solubility in water =...
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    Potassium transformation Process

    I not sure I understand waht you mean... Let me summarize. The electrolysis of KCl to form KOH is done separatly because by-products of this reaction are pure Chlorine (Cl2) and pure Hydrogen(H2) So there is an economical aspect for doing this operation. Then, bi/carbonate products are made...
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    Potassium transformation Process

    Hello, I've been doing researches in patent database, Internet site from companies, chemistry books to retrieve information on the fabrication of KHCO3 and K2CO3. KCl (Sylvite or potash) is found in nature. TO produce potassium carbonate or bicarbonate, it is possible to use an amine and/or...

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