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  1. sspence

    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...
  2. sspence

    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...
  3. sspence

    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...
  4. sspence

    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...
  5. sspence

    how do I calculate BTU of gas

    how do I calculate BTU of gas, with composition of CH4, C2H6, CO2, N2, etc.
  6. sspence

    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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