In 2011 when newer grads were still having trouble finding jobs, we had an entry level position open. The candidate graduated 6 months prior with no work history on his resume after graduating. An obvious question in the interview was to ask what have you been doing since you graduated. His...
desertfox - Thanks for the link. Very helpful information.
Strong - It is an electric motor (15 HP @ 3600 RPM). One of the three coupling bolts had failed. The reinstalled parallel alignment was documented. Offset misalignment was 0.004". The gap between the coupling hubs ranged from 0.080" to...
See attached diagram of the pump. The motor is directly coupled to the pump shaft.http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=40410f59-6368-4adf-811d-9d16e85b2784&file=Pump_Diagram.pdf
We recently had a pump shaft failure and I wanted to confirm my thoughts on the failure before we address the repair. I've attached the photo of the fracture surface.
Background: This pump was rehabilitated last year with a new shaft, bearings, packing, etc. The new shaft was made of 4140. The...
At my company, electrical engineers that are interested in power systems is hard to find. If your resume is distracting the reviewer from your desire to work in power systems, then I suggest adding a cover letter with your resume explaining your interest in power systems.
As a side, where are...
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Another reason that should be added to your list would be to not have to retake the exam.
I know several engineers that struggled with passing the first couple of tries. They felt there was more pressure every time they would have to take it again.
If you want to pursue a PhD in the future, you should get a Master of Science. Many schools (if not all) require a MS and will not accept a Master of Engineering (degree without a thesis) if you want to pursue a PhD.
I have been an ME for 10 years now and joined ASME 2 years ago in the hopes of improving my career. I was starting to think membership was not worth the cost based on the minimal benefits I get with my membership. The other comments in the post have confirmed my thought on ASME.
I found my...
I would go for the PhD as well. I completed a part-time (non-thesis) Masters program at a good university 2 years after completing my undergrad degree. I didn't feel like I gained much throughout the program. There was more application for industry than theory. You should check the part-time...
Try not to finish tasks as fast as you can to move on to your next task. Make sure all tasks given are done correctly before saying you are complete. I was told early on in my career that being correct is more important than being quick in completing tasks. Even if it is mundane work like...
I did a quick search and found the link below useful. If you just want to verify exam scores only, you need to tell them which month and year you took the exam.
Once you pass the PE you will need to do this each time you need another PE licenses through comity. It may be easier now to send...
After you pass the FE exam, you need to send your official transcipts to Wisconsin to get an official EIT certification.
I never did this either after graduating but this usually doesn't matter. For each PE license or the NCEES Record, I request Pennsylvania to send my test results to...
I have fans that use silent chains that were designed in the 1950s. The Owner was able to buy the "buttons" that are used to lock the pins in place. As of a few years ago, they could purchase them from their supplier but now that they are out of them they can't seem to find them anywhere...
I am looking for a replacement grease for a GE induction motor bearing from the 1960s. From some of the publications I've seen, the older GE motors specified their D6-A2C5 grease for the bearings. Would a lithium based motor grease be a suitable replacement?
Also, I can't find any information...
I was just given notice that I am going to sit for the April exam. I passed the FE exam but never sent my transcript in to get an official EIT certificate. I never figured to need my PE but turns out my career path has brought be to this point.
For my PE exam application, I had the results...
I have a rotating forged steel shaft within a bronze sleeve bearing that has had poor maintenance and water intrusion for approximately 25 years. We have removed the bearing cap and found several of the shafts have flaking steel from the shaft. These flakes are magnetic.
There are three...
If you are putting the short tube between two surfaces, be careful of barreling (unless you are want it). If you want the ends to be able expand as the length compresses you will want to lubricate the cylinder ends.
