I have 4 years of HVAC experience, 2 years Oil and Gas, and just got my PE
I worked for only 2 engineering companies
I just got an unofficial offer from a company for going back to HVAC work, which I do not mind. I just do not know what to ask as far as salary
When I talked to the recruiter I...
When running aboveground pipeline (30" diameter, not insulated)what is the best way to account for thermal expansion? Basically I am trying to find a way to absorb the expansion on runs over 1,000 feet with only 2 bends (one 45 degree and one around 70 degrees).
My first instinct was to use an...
I have been tasked at work with the revamping of some old Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheets
The one I am working on is for sump tank sizing
I understand what they are doing in the program, but I would like to find a good primer to help when I get stuck
If I try to do searches I keep coming up with...
Just curious, what is in everyone's reference binder? The binder that you always refer too the most.
Right now mine is mainly piping specifications
When I did MEP work I had a binder full of equipment sizing charts (VAV, diffusers, AHU's) and heat load calculation go-bys
Future PE Engineer
Pet...
What do you use to determine what type of end connection you will use on a fitting.
For instance when do you use ring joint instead of a raised face or flat face
What about NPT connections?
The reason I am asking is I have seen some use 600# RTJ and then use 600# RF later.
My initial thoughts...
I am trying to do a worst case discharge on a pipeline that is primarily gas. there will be a little bit oil compared to the gas in the system. 135 MMSCF and only about 5500 BOPD
The problem I am having is you have to take the volume of the pipeline, which is a 36" OD and over 360,000 feet long...
I am sizing a psv for thermal relief according to API-521. The problem I have is the vessel operates at 1 PSIG, but is rated for 125. With the operating temperature at 100 degrees, this gives the reliving temperature greater than the wall temperature. Which really skews the F factor. So I...
I am laying out a school that has a lot of smoke rated partitions. I am trying to use Figure A.5.3 as a go-by to figure out where to place the smoke dampers for the return air path and I am coming up with a large amount of dampers. Does anyone know of a resource I can use to back check myself...
I finally will have the required 4 years under my belt to take the PE exam. I have just started to study and my target is the October 2013 date. I plan on taking the HVAC Depth exam. Seems like only yesterday I decided to change careers and walked back into college at 33 years old
One questions...
Well have not posted in here for a while, but I have my FE and almost 2 years experience now
My job now is checking shop drawings and on thing that gets me stuck a lot are vavles.
Is there a good place I can look up some information like
Which metal is better ASTM B61 or B62 or B584 or B283 or...
Well I finally got my EIT number, 6 months after I received the letter saying I passed
Currently I work doing HVAC work under a PE. It is interesting, but not 100% sure what my niche will be. Unfortunately I am really good in CAD and I get mostly CAD work right now
What I am wondering is, in...
hi,
I have been reading these forums on and off over the last 4 years while I got my degree in Mechanical Engineering. Hopefully I am not violating any of the posting rules by posting this
Now that I am a graduate I am wondering is there anything I can do that will set myself apart from the rest...
