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How is shear load transferred from a bearing housing to a structure when using a bolted flange connection that has a tight fit? Is the shear load transferred assuming a non-slip connection generated by the bolt clamping force, or does the shear load transfer from mating surfaces which...
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what options are their for adding a relief valve for an accumulator? Is it a common requirement and practice to add a relief valve and empty reservoir to accumulator used for energy storage? Should the relief valve be provided for both the nitrogen and hydraulic side?
I have a...
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How common is it to damage a worm gear with back driven torque load due to braking from a motor?
I have a slew drive with a 75:2 ratio and a planetary gearbox with an electric motor. The motor has a brake on the back. I need the brake for emergency stops, but when I use the maximum...
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I have read quite a few posts regarding 4340 and 4140 so I apologize if this question has been asked before.
Do the strength properties in a large shafts (4" & 13" in diameters) vary through the thickness after Quench and temper heat treatment of 4140 and 4340. Would I see differences...
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I have a cooking appliance that burns JP-8 fuel in a confined space. It has a forced ventilation hood and makeup air sized with IMC. Can I use the makeup air for the hood to provide combustion air, or do I need to provide a passive opening sized with NFPA 54?
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Hi, I have a saltwater fluid circuit that needs to maintain pressure in the event we loose power to our pump. We have used disc check valves for other saltwater circuits in the past but this time the flow is only 3GPM. I am concerned about valve chatter because the pressure drop from the valve...
