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    PLC-5 CH-0 serial communication

    I would like to directly connect from my computer's com port to the PLC-5/15 channel-0. I think this can be done but can't figure out the correct cable or parameters. Is it a null modem cable, straight-thru or something else? Also what is the default settings, I'm using 9600,parity-none...
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    how to justify replacing blower FCV to a VFD system

    This system is using Hoffman Centrifual blowers. One site has motors rated at 100HP (3 units). Another similar site with same design has motors rated at 900HP (6 units). I agree whole heartedly with both of your comments. Any recommendations on where to get the software?
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    how to justify replacing blower FCV to a VFD system

    I have a set of Blowers that provide air to a Waste Water plant for aeration, discharge at ~9psig. The blower air flow is controlled with Flow control valve on the inlet of the blower, the blower motor runs a full speed but the motor load is typically about 55% of capacity (in amps, via...
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    CO2 absorption rate in water

    trying to find out the absorption rate of carbon dioxide in water under pressure. I have a air stream at 500SCFM with some CO2 (i.e. 15%) and trying to calculate how much CO2 will be absorbed if ran thru a Water scrubber (15% CO2 goes to 5%). I have the solubility value at atmosphere but know...
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    How to add (not remove) C6+ to my Natural Gas

    I have "dry" natural gas that I'm cleaning and selling to the pipeline, however the gas company wants a little Heavy Hydrocarbon (C6+) in my natural gas. They state that the lack of heavy hydrocarbons can cause o-rings and other seals to shrink. Any recommendations on how to add C6+ (in a...
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    how do I calculate BTU of gas

    Much appreciated! I was under a mis-impression that some inerts (like CO2) had a negative impact to the Btu (i.e. if CO2=10%, CH4=90%) and drive the BTU to much less than the calculated 910Btu/Lb.
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    how do I calculate BTU of gas

    was looking for how to calculate if I know individual gas compositions and properties of the gas. in a simple formula, if I have 99.5% CH4, 0.5% CO, what would the btu level be?
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    how do I calculate BTU of gas

    how do I calculate BTU of gas, with composition of CH4, C2H6, CO2, N2, etc.
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    Heat Pump Vs Boiler

    I have existing boilers at my WasteWater plant but came across an article that utilizes Heat pumps to extract the heat from the Effluent water (~75degF) to heat the processes (need ~135DegF). Ideally I would like to eliminate the boilers and used the Heat pumps (with a COP >4). Knowing my...
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    CO2 Removal from Plant Stacks

    I came across a website talking about Plasma Breakdown of CO2 & NOx into Amino Acids. Then the solids can be disposed if (i.e. landfill). Is this possible? (in the process of contacting my University PhD professor, specializing in Nuclear & Plasmas).

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