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Bolt tightening procedure
Hi! Attachment is from a procedure regarding conrod bolts, torque to yield type. My understanding of what's going on in this bolt tightening procedure: The bolts are stretched a bit more in each step. After completing step 7, the clamping force is greater than after completing step 3, and...- HenHen
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- Forum: Mechanical engineering general discussion
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Condensation inside pressure vessel
Hi! I have a pressure vessel that contains electronics. Recently, I found that water had condensed inside the vessel, even though the vessel has had all the air vacuumed out of it, and been filled with nitrogen to about 1,5 bar. What is a good way to ensure that no condensation happens inside...- HenHen
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- Forum: Boiler and Pressure Vessel engineering
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Sealing surface, surface treatment
Hi everyone! I have a cylindrical enclosure with lids and radial O-ring seals in both ends, which will be submerged in seawater. Ø approx 300mm. The enclosure is filled with dielectric oil, and it is pressure compensated(internal pressure and seawater ambient pressure is equalized) The cylinder...- HenHen
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- Forum: Corrosion engineering
