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This statement is found in one of our specifications for a diesel generator fuel oil transfer system. I am checking the spec. out to find omissions, errors, etc. We are using NO. 2 fuel. The equipment, not including the day tank, is to be outside, in the yard. The day tank will be inside of a...

What industry standard(s) address the methods and proper procedures for hydrostatic pressure leak testing in the US? [morning]

Though I am not myself a civil engineer I work with civil engineers. I was talking to one this morning who is driving between two offices an hour apart to work on three projects! I know there are those among you who have worked on more than that at one time so please don't regale me with your...

Help me to understand what is common practice when bidding a nuclear project. a. I work at a construction contractor that has been in the nuclear business for at least 50 years. b. We are in the process of bidding a contract. c. About a week ago it was made clear that the contract is for the...

Is it better to use a 'seed' file, that is a file that uses the configuration from a previous project, as the basis for a new project OR is it better to start each project from scratch? I have found in the past that when a project uses a seed file based on a previous project, more often than...

Has anyone else been using the Calculation Module? In using the module for control valve sizing I have found that when calculating values for low flow conditions (around 1000 gpm) the Cv that I get seems to be erroneous. I used a second program called QuickSize from Dresser and the value...

Does anyone happen to know how to unlock an instrument tag number? I have one that has been locked since yesterday so I can't edit it. All I can tell everyone is, whenever I try to open the datasheet I am told the tag number is locked and the sheet never shows. If I try to edit it from the...

I am working at a small thermoforming company. Sadly, this company has not established a sound OSHA procedural method and needs to update it. In everyone's opinion, is it best to have the Operations Manager actually record AND TRACK (using the log form 300) the injurys OR is it best to have...

This is an elementary question for those who are experienced project managers. I am studying for the Electrical PE Exam and I know that economics is becoming a more important aspect of effective engineering. I consider myself a novice on this subject and so I turn to my peers for help. In...