This kind of goes along with this topic, but a whole different animal -- i am thinking outside the box -- err cube...
Maybe it is the industry I am in (petrochem), or perhaps it is the geriatric status of people I work with, but I feel that engineering is turning away from a technically advanced...
I don’t feel you are being too harsh, in fact I agree with what you are saying – 100%. I am young, ambitious and demanding, maybe even to fault, and I understand that he probably has more responsibilities than I have. I think the major point here is his lack of responsibility to his...
He is an experienced drafter. My supervisor brought up the frustration i was expressing to me and apparently had a conversation with him yesterday. I received an email late yesterday from him apologizing for being difficult. Quite interesting he found the time to write back after others were...
There has been an interesting twist to my issue. During my yearly review yesterday, coincidentally it was brought up that I have been expressing some frustration towards the project that I am working on with the lead designer. I was told that he complained I was being “too demanding”...
Thank you for the wonderful replies! I could never have imagined that the entry-level learning curve would include conflict resolution skills with “seasoned” veterans – and that I would be the more grown-up individual! It sounds as though I should try, try again and confront him face-to-face...
I work in a very small consulting firm as an entry-level engineer on very fast paced projects. I have recently realized that the lead designer apparently has some sort of issue with me. A side note, I am a very professional young female and the designer is a middle aged male - he used to be...
Thank you for the replies. Obviously, my point was missed. Following appropriate practice, I will not be checking my own work -- a registered PE will be checking and verifying soundness of engineering and design. I plan to take a pipe stres course ASAP, however in the mean time there is still...
I am a mechanical engineer and have been put on a project in which I am acting as a piping engineer. I am to design the piping and layout (including supports) and complete a stress analysis on the layout for a high pressure, high temperature compressor testing facility as per B31.3.
I am...
In ASME B31.3 for high pressure piping (ANSI class 2500 and above) it is strictly stated that API 5L pipe is only permitted in seamless condition. However, for any piping below ANSI class 2500 B31.3 merely states that 5L pipe "may require special consideration for welding qualification per ASME...
In ASME B31.3 for high pressure piping (ANSI class 2500 and above) it is strictly stated that API 5L pipe is only permitted in seamless condition. However, for any piping below ANSI class 2500 B31.3 merely states that 5L pipe "may require special consideration for welding qualification per ASME...
I dont have the ASME Code in front of me right now, but i believe that A106B is seamless pipe. I am allowed to have a seam (as 30" pipe is not manufactured without one), however i cannot find a common material that 30" pipe is manufactured in that falls in the ASME B31.3 code for all...
I am currently writing a project-specific, piping specification that involves large bore (30") pipe at high pressures (max 3000 psig) and high temperatures (425 deg F). The client has requested that we use B31.3 for code. I will need to purchase pipe and fittings for this application and have...
