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Grinding of a gas pipeline
We've got to do a strain gauge installation of a gas supply pipe to monitor it for stress changes due to subsidence. (about 8" dia) As for normal strain gauge installations, we need to prepare the surface by grinding away paint and getting a nice smooth surface finish. Problem for me is grinding...- Phelo
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- Replies: 7
- Forum: Pipelines, Piping and Fluid Mechanics engineering
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Bearing design
I have an overhung fan mounted from two pillow block bearings. I’m trying to work out the bearing loadings, but so far I can only find calculations which look for kN loads, whereas I’m looking at a moment load-if the fan is mounted at a greater distance, the moment load on the bearings has to...- Phelo
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- Replies: 3
- Forum: Bearing design, manufacture and maintenance
