I'm beginning to look into obtaining an energy certification and was wondering the differences, advantages, disadvantages, degree of difficulty, etc for the CEM vs. BEAP certification. Any insights would be appreciated.
I have a jacketed piping system using Dowtherm-A / Therminol VP-1 heat transfer vapor @ 290 Deg C to maintain a jacketed pipeline at 290 deg C. I have calculated that the heat loss thru the pipe insulation for a 10 ft long section will be approximately 2500 BTU/hr. The heat transfer fluid will...
I am trying to find out the ventilation requirements for a small warehouse made up of a 1500 s.f. main area and four smaller 500 s.f. areas. The smaller areas are separated by 2-hour fire walls. The ceiling height for all the spaces is 20 ft. There is no hazardous storage in any of the areas...
What is the definition of the cracking pressure for a check valve in a 1500 psi (operating pressure)hydraulic system? Would the cracking pressure be 1500 psi?
I am replacing a 4" domestic water line and a 10" salt water fire line under a pier. Thinking of using copper or 316 stainless for the domestic and ductile iron for the fire line. Does anyone see any problems with this?
I have an existing 48' diameter water storage tank. The roof (end cap) is an ASME type shaped roof. What is the equation or code that dictates the shape of the "end cap"?
I have a 2000 gpm diesel fire pump with Clarke engine. What can the expected cooling water discharge be? This will have to be routed to a drain? Any other options?
Question came up this past weekend during a college baseball game. Would like to get some expert opinions on the subject.
A bat's deflection at impact acts like "trampoline" for the ball so heating up the bat could possibly make it deflect more, possibly giving it more spring. On the other...
I am working with Acad 2010 standard 2d drawing. i have a layout with a viewport. If I move or draw something in the model space on the layout it does not show up in the model space. If I change something in the model space and switch to the layout, it does not show up in the paper space. I've...
In response to a closed thread inquiring to water heater setpoint: My rule of thumb for storage type water heater temperature setpoint depends on the use of the hot water.
Setpoint should be 140 deg F with master mix down or point of use mix down to 115-120 deg F.
Exception: Small systems...
I am looking for O&M Cost information for steam heating boilers and a steam cogen system.
The boilers are three 500 HP natural gas fired water tube boilers with 2 active and 1 standby.
The cogen system is a reciprocating engine 1200KW system.
Anyone with any Operating Costs or Maintenance...
I am trying to find typical O&M Costs for the following Equipment:
1. Gas Fired, Water-Tube Boiler(Three-500HP Boilers, 2-Active,1- Standby)
2. Wood Chip Fired Boiler (One - 500HP Boiler)
3. Reciprocating Engine CoGen System (1200KW)
Any info would be useful.
