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    Rectangular Pressure vessel calculations vs. documented testing?

    I'm currently trying to validate criteria that had been given, without approval, to a customer by a salesman who is no longer in our employ. In short, I have a rectangular tank (cube), 2" radius corners all around. Qualifing testing was at 65 kPa (9.4 psig) & 200kPa (29 psig) for 10 min...
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    STATIC BUILDUP/GROUNDING PROBLEM

    I am in a debate with a co-worker about the static bulid-up / grounding of a metalic portable tote. The product is extremly flammable, and has a very low MIE (min. ignition energy). He feels that simply using an isolated plate in contact with the flowing product, in the following configuration...
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    ELASTIC RESILIENCE

    I'm caught up on a material for a latching configuration. I've been hours on Matweb and the best I can come up with is a 304/L - 60% elongation @ yeild - Youngs @ 28000 ksi. Am I on the right track. I need a 1/4" deflection with as little as possible deformation. 1 cycle.[the configuration is...
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    SILICON to 6061-T6 ALUM.

    To Whom it may concern, I have designed a low level nuclear waste transportation vessel which has been tested and approved by all regulatory bodies. This container incorporates a 50 duro silicon o-ring gasket which must be reinstalled each time the unit is opened and closed. In trying to...
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    torque

    I have 2" npt plug in a half coupling. Does anyone have a reccommened torque or a reference to where I can find one. Max. internal pressure is 6 psig.
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    Propylene Glycol

    I am working on a thermal project [experimental] in which 100% [PG] will be used as my transfer fluid and I am having trouble sourcing valid thermal properties at various temps. The application of this unit will cover a very broad temp. range [233K to 373K]. I was hoping someone could help to...

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