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I need to use some Crosby 75t shackles located on a piece of equipment for a recovery operation. However, I can not obtain any certification documentation on these shackles. What are my options?
Can I go the the manufacturer to obtain original certifications? Unfortunately, all I...
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What are your company policies for safety training for Engineers traveling to offshore Oil Production Vessels?
Do most companies require HUET, PST or BOSIET? and, is this a requirement for Engineers who are only observers?
I am working in China and it appears that they will allow you...
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I need to cut a mooring wire and my cutter says it will cut a wire rope of 1770N/mm^2 or Grade 180. However, I only know the wire rope is diameter 90mm, 39.6kg/m and has a nominal breaking strength of 6800kN. How do I determine the grade or breaking stress of my wire rope?
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Hi, I am looking into a pressure vessel that uses a 7/45 Buttress thread. It operates at 10 000 psi and has a 14 inch diameter flat lid. They are having problems with the threads seizing. Does anyone have some experience to share with this thread style.
I have read that the distribution of...
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I am investigating materials for the flat lid of a 10000psi pressure vessel. It would use fresh water to pressure test components for subsea use. And would be operated in a shop environment.
What would be a good choice? A516, A387, A285? Is it possible to use higher strength steels...
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I have a NNF Bearing from SKF that is part of a sheave. What would be a suitable grease for relubrication? And, what properties of the grease are important?
The bearing supplier has reccomended Mystik JT-6. However, they could not provide any reasons why they use this grease.
SKF...
Hello, is there a reccomended or maximum limit for the flow rate when filling or venting TC / DOT cylinders with air? I am preparing maintenance procedures that will require filling and venting 43L cylinders. I have made inquiries with DOT and TC but have not got a reply. My compressor is...
Hi, I am considering using a standard DOT-E10869-4500 Gas cylinder as an auxiliary gas bottle for an hydraulic accumulator system. The ports for the gas cylinders seem to all be 3/4-14 NGT as a standard. I don't want to restrict the flow by placing a valve on the end of the cylinder. I want...
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I am considering using some MC channel in a structure. It appears that the flanges are not tapered. Where can I find detailed information on MC channel? Does it meet any ASTM spec?
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Hi, can you please identify this bolt from the attached photo. Interpolating the width across the flats results in a measurement of 1.80 inches.
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Jeff
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I have a various structures that are being certified to ABS for underwater vehicles. Most of the structure is specified as A572 GR 50 or A516 GR 70 plate or W flange. However, I need some square tube. Will I have to go to stainless steel to get CVN's of 25 ft-lbs at -20F. Or, is...
