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    Transformer Oil Level Check

    Transformer was definately sealed and not open to atmosphere. So what am I actually seeing when I have the tube to atmosphere on a sealed transformer??
  2. mpeck1982

    Transformer Oil Level Check

    EE's, I have a question about checking oil level in transformers. We recently checked the oil level in all of our transformers. We connected a fitting to the drain valve and then connected tygon tubing and held the tubing to the height of the transformer. We cracked the drain valve open and...
  3. mpeck1982

    Transformer Oil Level Guage

    Hello EE, How do you know how much oil you have in your transformer with a level gauge that has the indication of Low, 25 deg C, and Hi? The needle of the level guage is currently slightly higher than 25 deg C. Am I suppose to reference that temperature to the transformer oil temperature...
  4. mpeck1982

    Pump Curve Capacity 101

    We have a 20 hp motor on the pump currently.
  5. mpeck1982

    Pump Curve Capacity 101

    Yes I have a discharge pressure gauge. I do not have a gauge on the suction side though.
  6. mpeck1982

    Pump Curve Capacity 101

    Gentlemen, It has been a long time since I have dealt with pump curves. I have a pump that has a 7.375" diameter impellar, 159-gpm BEP, and 187' TDH. I have also attached the pump curve. Is it possible to get 170 gpm out of this pump? Currently in the field we can't meet a 170-gpm setpoint...
  7. mpeck1982

    Mechanical Seals 101

    I am new to the environment of mechanical seals. What cut sheet comparisons/compatabilities are we looking for when replacing an obsolete design mechanical seal with a newer design mechanical seal? Obviously shaft and bore diameters are imporant to match. Are there any other comparisons that...
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    Repairs on fuel oil storage tank

    Anybody know what are some good safe repair working practices on above ground double wall fuel oil storage tanks? We have some small corrosion damage on the top side of the outer shell that needs to be repaired. It will have a small gradual leak out of the storage tank when the outer shell is...
  9. mpeck1982

    API 650 STD STAMP has fallen off my oil storage tank!

    The original tank manufacturer is no longer in business. I contacted API and they said if there is no longer a nameplate that has the API monogram and certification the tank is no longer API 650 standard qualified. They also said that the nameplate couldn't be replaced. The tank was...
  10. mpeck1982

    API STD for storage tank resource

    Yes the history of the standard is useful. Alot of my tanks were built in the 1970's and I need to see old and new editions to the 650 standard. Any good websites that can help me out on that?
  11. mpeck1982

    API STD for storage tank resource

    Where is a good resource to find out more info on API 650 STD for storage tanks?
  12. mpeck1982

    API 650 STD STAMP has fallen off my oil storage tank!

    Gentlemen, In the near future I will have to hire a contractor to make some welding repairs on some small pits on top of my oil storage tank. It originally had an API 650 STD stamp on the tank but has fallen off in the past. So the tank doesn't have any stamp indication of an API STF on it...
  13. mpeck1982

    Radial Inflow Expander

    Can someone explain to me what is the function of a radial inflow expander?
  14. mpeck1982

    CFM Quantity for a 24' x 16' Office Area

    discharge from the air handler is 55 deg F.
  15. mpeck1982

    CFM Quantity for a 24' x 16' Office Area

    There isn't any exterior heat loads from glass. The room doesn't have any glass on the perimeter. Isn't there a standard CFM quantity per square foot for people office use?
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