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  1. BobPE

    Fake Credentials

    I was reading the paper yesterday and came across an article on a structural engineer that was giving expert testimony on a court case. He was investigated and it was determined that their degree was from a the University of Berkley, not in CA but in Erie, PA. Turns out it was a diploma mill...
  2. BobPE

    There are plenty of Engineers on the way

    I pulled this excerpt fron the NSPE web site...I thought it would make for interesting discussion here... Some Members of Congress are seeking to attach a provision at the last minute to the must-pass bill designed to fund the federal government for the rest of this fiscal year. This provision...
  3. BobPE

    Professional Fines

    Was in a State PE board web site and stumbled across this action the took. It was among many actions posted, but I was drawn to this one because of the $$$ stated for a fine. MR. XXXXX, no license, of Conneautville, Crawford County was assessed a civil penalty of three thousand nine hundred...
  4. BobPE

    pump motor

    I dont know if this was discussed here, I am new to this forum..I am good with pumps but differ to the experts for the motor end... I have a pump application where a pump was oversized and was replaced. The original motor was a 300 HP syncronus 4160V hollow shaft ODP. It is across the line...
  5. BobPE

    I took this information from the NS

    I took this information from the NSPE website, I thought it would be interesting to discuss. We are realy uderpaid in relation to other professions I think. 2003 Median Income Engineers salaries: No Professional Registration: 66,609$ EIT: 52,658...
  6. BobPE

    Corrupt Engineering Firm

    I am wondering what those people who use the services of engineering firms think about this. In my job I compete regularly with other consulting firms to get projects here in the US. I have had the opportunity to go up against many good firms. I have also had the opportunity to go up against...
  7. BobPE

    Throttle Service

    I am interested to see what other engineers are doing when they throttle butterfly valves in potable water applications. I know throttling is not the optimum practice and that butterfly valves are not the best valve for throttle service but I would like to know the acceptable closure percentage...
  8. BobPE

    history of water treatment

    Not really a technical question, but I was wondering if anyone has any good references as to the history of water treatment in the USA or the world? Something like a time line that tells when various treatment techniques became accepted practice, when disinfection was required, ect. BobPE
  9. BobPE

    Interesting facts about licensure

    I pulled this information from another web site to share. Its is over a year old and really highlights the state of the profession.... Engineering Approx. # Approx.# Percent Discipline Engineers Licensed Licensed =========== ========= ======== ======== Civil 360,000 160,000 44 Mechanical...
  10. BobPE

    Sticky Situation

    I can't think of a better place to ask for advice. I have a client that is having problem with a facility that was designed and bid by a consultant, built by a contractor, placed into service, and failed. The consultant has been involved in diagnosing the problem and I became involved...

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