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    Blast Proof???

    BS EN 50018:2000 Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres. Flameproof enclosure 'd' In mining its called flameproof equipment - try searching for that term theres lots of info. FOETS Some days you're the dog. Some days you're just the hydrant.
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    Top 100 Living Geniuses

    Some interesting inclusions here Creators Synectics, a global consultants firm, chose their geniuses by awarding scores out of 10 to each entrant against a number of factors: paradigm shifting; popular acclaim; intellectual power; achievement and cultural importance. According to their...
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    Newbie in mining machinery need help...

    What machine vapours the Rock into powder? So by separating the powder this machine takes out half the metallurgical process - too good to be true - sounds like a wind up. FOETS Some days you're the dog. Some days you're just the hydrant.
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    diesel fuel additives... efficiency?

    Beware - lots of scams out there I've heard thousands of pitches for Fuel additives. Glossy brochures, sketchy scientific theory, obscure scientists, test results on an Indonesian bus fleet and the Mongolian military references. Ask for independent reputable lab results on the Dyno to support...
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    Bolt head "letter" identification

    http://www.boltscience.com/ check the website above for useful advice on fasteners
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    Bolt head "letter" identification

    If it says 8.8 on the bolt head then its an ISO bolt. The BY could be a manufacturers marking Difference between 8.8 and 10.9 is significant proof load (psi) 85000 vs 120000 min yield strength (psi) 92,000 vs 130000 min Tensile Strength (psi) 120000 vs 150000 The danger depends on the...
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    Mining vehicle head light lamp failure rates??? Is it high?

    For underground vehicles particulary scoops lights are a big problem due to the vibrations and its a matter of days or hours to failure. You can use a 12V rated lamp in a 24V fixture can help as the filaments are thicker. All lights are doubled up so you can continue operating with a blown...
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    CERM

    Consultants Earning Ridiculous Money (CERM)? Never heard of it, but its probably a rehash of the same old concepts marketed before with all the cutesy acronyms. BOHICA - bend over here it comes again good luck
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    Asset Management Software

    You need to scope out in fine detail exactly what each user wants from the package as an ideal wish list; a vision of the future. Then study the available packages in detail to see how they handle each item. If your list is prioritised you can weight and rank the functionality of the different...
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    Is Emotional Intelligence relevant to Engineers?

    Another touchy feely concept marketed by HR to justify their own existence. "In recent years the concept of Emotional Intelligence has been sweeping through the HR scene ..." Some sort of intelligence needs to get into HR, if this is to be their only qualification. Surprisingly I didnt score...
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    What should EITs be doing?

    Milk and 2 sugars please
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    Goals for the year

    Just bang them down and forget about them until next year. Your only goal within the year is to come up with explanations, excuses and lies for these fictitious goals while getting on with your real job. Nobody really gives a hoot anyway. Supervisors would have to be pretty stupid to measure...
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    How have you dealt with a good performance review and crummy raise?

    Lots of talk about bad increases, percentage analysis and looking elsewhere. What happened to telling the boss what you think of his increase; use the review as ammunition to prove your point. Complain - Oh how Un-Engineer like, lets analyse it instead. Remember performance reviews are the...
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    Grand Canyon skywalk completed

    "worry about disturbing nearby burial sites, and environmentalists have blamed the tribe for transforming the majestic canyon into a tourist trap." Maybe a more traditional casino would have appeased the ancestors and tree-huggers better.
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    Best way to determine industry standard for salary

    Apply for other jobs you will soon find out what someone else is willing to pay you.
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    Salary raise survey

    0.1915 (19.5%)- 19 years lots of international moves - expat contracting. Forex rate differences skew the number. FOETS Social Drinker with a Golfing Problem
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    better the devil you know?

    Push to negotiate the job offer to see if they can match some of the advantages you already have, this may sway the balance; and what have you got to lose? They can only say no, or withdraw the offer and you are still no worse off. It'll test how much they want you. The risk of uncertainty with...
  18. FOETS

    Greek Myth & Tunnelling

    If its a greek myth then I guess Greece would be a good start. I've not heard of it in Southern African or North American mining FOETS Social Drinker with a Golfing Problem
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    Manual design of SAG/ball/rod mill foundations

    Youngstructural a star for you. I have direct experience of a SAG mill with conflicting frequencies causing resonance and vibration problems. I have also heard of many other other operations with similar issues. Once built these are incredibly difficult and expensive to rectify. You mention...
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