any suggestions for a clamp that would lock automatically a removable enclosure to a machine frame when the operator pushes the enclosure in place, as opposed to them having to intentionally drop the fasteners in place after the enclosure is pushed into position (as is done now). I'm...
We've had ongoing issues with hot and cold water pipe corrosion and precipitation/build-up at our plant and we'd like to hire a 3rd party consultant, an expert in water quality as it impacts industrial piping, to investigate and make a recommendation to address these issues. We will likely...
I'm finishing up a scope for some insulation contractor proposals and I was wondering what is standard for insulation thickness and type. We're insulating piping for steam, boiler blow down water, and condensate with diameters ranging from 3/4" to 6". I was planning on spec'ing fiberglass, 3...
My project involves providing my maintenance person specs to run piping from a 3hp air compressor and dryer to a propietary machine and from a water softener to a vacuum pump (for cooling water) to that same propietary machine. The air compressor can provide up to 10 cfm at max pressure (see...
How common is it for DA tanks to be insulated and do you recommended we do so and why?
I'm working with our boiler vendor and installer on the final punchlist for a new 200 hp Miura Boiler and one item I had suggested they needed to do was to insulate the DA tank. They've agreed to insulate...
I'm overseeing a project where we're running 1 1/2" SS316 pipe that will transport 20% sulphuric acid from a tote via a chemical pump to the top of a makeup chest (tank). There will be, I believe, 4 or 5 90 deg turns.
Is it ok, in your opinion. for us to use flanges, or should it be welded...
I'm overseeing the installation of a new 200hp Miura boiler at our facility. I'm new in my position and in working with boilers and I'm looking for some good basic tutorials on boilers, DA tanks, and related support equipment.
Videos would be preferred.
Thanks in advance,
Dave
We're just completed the install of an 80 ton chiller at our facility. I'm new to my position and new to working with HVAC. We hired an outside consultant to design the job for bidding purposesk, but going forward I need to get up to speed on the theory and practical operation of this new...
We just had a new 150 hp rotary screw air compressor installed with a 350 cfm dessicant dryer which includes a heater, blower, and dew point monitor.
There was some confusion on the rfq I initially sent out and the vendor claims he thought I intended the dryer to be sized to our average...
We're about to install a new boiler and will need to keep our older 400hp C-B boiler down but available to start-up anytime. I've heard of several techniques including keeping it full of water and keeping the chemicals up to date, emptying it and keeping silicone bags inside, and emptying it...
I need to get a quote for a device that would neatly stack sheets of paper as they're fed off of a belt, then when the stack reaches a certain height and/or weight,the stack would be automatically moved onto a pallet which would be taken away to be shrink wrapped.
I don't know where to start...
I need to get a quote for a device that would neatly stack sheets of paper as they're fed off of a belt, then when the stack reaches a certain height and/or weight,the stack would be automatically moved onto a pallet which would be taken away to be shrink wrapped.
I don't know where to start...
I'm installing a new 200hp Miura Boiler and would appreciate advice from anyone with experience on some questions I have regarding the scoping out of the new building that will house this boiler (we're also sizing the boiler to leave room for a 2nd down the road.)
Questions:
1. How long have...
Does anyone have a job specification or RFQ they used when requesting bids for a new air compressor for your manufacturing facility? I'm in a new position as facilities engineer and my predecessor had received bids but never really sent out a detailed specification. I want to make sure I'm...
I'm a new facilities engineer at a paper research/manufacturing facility and want to get up to speed quickly on paper industry technology. Tappi has a $500 online course but I was looking for something cheaper. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Dave
I'm a new facilities engineer at a small research and manufacturing facility and I'm struggling a bit with determing various loads here (steam, compressed air, cool air, power).
Any suggestions?
Dave
I'm a new Facilities/Project Engineer and am working on several new capital projects (boiler, compressor, chiller)
I want to provide the contractors with a good summary of the project requirements so I can compare apple to apple bids and to minimize miscommunication.
Can you please suggest a...
I'm a new Facilities Engineer at a small facility. I'm a Chemical Engineer by training with 7 years experience in the Food Industry but no experience with the electrical side of things. I can see I'll need to get up to speed quickly and I was wondering if you can recommend any basic training...
I'm a new Facilities Engineer assigned the task of selecting a new boiler. We're looking at 2 Miura Boilers which claim to have higher efficiency, particularly for our use which is for day shift only and with varying loads.
Our main concern is reliability and maintenance. Any experience out...
