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    4160 vs 13200v Motor Cost & Size

    Can anyone give a brief explanation as to why there is such a price difference between a 4160v vs 13.2kv TEAAC 3600 rpm 5000hp Induction Motor? Also the Frame size is the same. What's the driving force which accounts for $500k vs $700k? Physical components which would account for this...
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    Package Watertube Boilers

    Why an 'O' type versus 'D' type watertube package boiler? What's the advantages or disadvantages? Also, why would one want a 4 burner design versus a single burner?
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    3 phase motor rotation

    Given an 800hp G.E. Motor directly coupled to a fan why would the manufacturer stipulate the Motor as CW or CCW? I thought that three phase Motors could be reversed by simply switching stator conductors. There is no anti-rotation device.
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    motor insulation temperature rise

    Oftenlost, I think you can best explain my question, but I think Controlnovice is closer to understanding my question. During the factory 'Method of Temperature Measurement' when using the RTD method are they using the (if specified & purchased)permanent embedded RTDs 2 per phase winding during...
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    motor insulation temperature rise

    I guess the only remaining confusing point is if a Motor is purchased with 2 embedded RTDS per phase winding, are these the RTDs used in 'Method of Temperature Measurement' or are specific RTDs located temporarily in various winding areas to perform the factory test?
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    motor insulation temperature rise

    What is the difference between motor 'Measurement of Temperature Method' when designated on motor data sheet as 'resistance' vs. 'RTD'? I understand that the RTD method of testing will better eliminate possible hot spots in the windings of a new motor.
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    API-541 Motor

    API-541 Motor vs. Commercial Grade. Is there a frame size increase (foot print) in selecting an API-541 since it has several upgrades that make it more robust? Thanks
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    API Standard 541 Data Sheets

    What is the availability of any free information on API Standard 541 and related data sheets?
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    API-560 Section 11

    API-560 Section 11, should pertain to Fan Data Sheet. Any suggestion of where I can find info related to this topic? Can seem to get results on googling.
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    Structural Drawing Material Take off for estimating

    Any general information out there that could help in the understanding of structural drawing nomenclature that would assist one in doing material take-offs for estimating purposes?
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    Stainless Steel Pipe

    For stainless steel pipe schedule 10S, what does the S mean? I've found references to suffix S in the schedule number is used to differentiate B36.19M pipe from B36.10M pipe. Any info on these two?
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    Pipe & Fittings

    Does anyone know where to find free miscellaneous info on pipe and pipe fittings? Nomenclature, dimensions, etc. Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel.
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    Pressure Transmitter

    Basics: I need to measure the fluid pressure in a 3" pipe and send the signal to a DCS. What would be a good simple pressure transmitter that could easily accomplish this? Is it possible to have an ac power input instead of dc. Most of what I've seen are 4-20ma output, but require a dc power input.

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