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Power Factor Explained – The basics what is power factor pf – The Engineering Mindset

What is Power Factor? What is Leading & Lagging Power factor ? Power Factor Correction Methods

Excellent youtube video which cuts open a TEV and explains working principle with animation

Definition of “boiler caustic embrittlement”:
Phenomenon that takes place in boiler when caustic substances gather in materials of the boiler, especially highly stressed regions such as cracks, tube and tube plate connection, joints, bends, and rivets.

Definition of “caustic”: Strong corrosive alkaline

Chemical formula:

NA2CO3 = Sodium…[Read more]

Definition:
To test boiler steam pressure does not exceed 10% above WP. In other words, to test that the boiler safety valves are appropriate for the boiler, does it release steam fast enough to prevent steam pressure exceeding 10% above WP.
*Boiler safety valves are set at 3% above WP.

So how come it’s possible for boiler steam pressure to…[Read more]

INTRODUCTION TO VARIOUS VALVES

GLOBE VALVE

Introduction
Globe valve overhaul

SCREW DOWN NON RETURN VALVE

Screw down non return valve working principle
Screw down non return valve overhaul

INTRODUCTION TO VARIOUS VALVES

GLOBE VALVE

Introduction
Globe valve overhaul

SCREW DOWN NON RETURN VALVE

Screw down non return valve working principle
Screw down non return valve overhaul

Meggar test to insulation test

WHAT IS “Good” insulation?
Every electric wire in your plant – whether it’s in a motor, generator, cable, switch, transformer, etc. – is carefully covered with some form of electrical insulation. The wire itself is usually copper or aluminum, which is known to be a good conductor of the electric current that powe…[Read more]

Resume Adjectives: 115 Self-Descriptive Words For Your Resume

Key Skills to Put on a Resume & List of Skills Examples

Resume example

Given below is a medium speed trunk type main engine oil analysis report. With reference to each parameter of this report:
• Is there sufficient additive reserve in circulation oil to protect the engine?
• Analyze the condition of this oil from used oil test results for each parameter by comparing with SAE 30 New oil.
• Discuss the effect of conti…[Read more]

INTERNATIONAL CODE ON THE ENHANCED PROGRAMME OF INSPECTIONS DURING SURVEYS OF BULK CARRIERS AND OIL TANKERS, 2011 (2011 ESP CODE)

Lloyd’s Register ESP for Bulk Carriers Preparation for Special Survey

For the purpose of this post, we’ll focus on double skin bulk carriers:

Definitions:
1. Overall survey: Intended to report on overall condition…[Read more]

EX D FLAMEPROOF
Ex d or Flameproof means that an enclosure or junction box is manufactured and certified as explosion proof according to explosion protection concepts.

The Flameproof classification is a type of protection in which the parts that can ignite in an explosive atmosphere are placed within an enclosure that can withstand the force…[Read more]

Q4: Which of the following is a description of the function of periphery cleats around a hatch cover?
A: They provide horizontal restraint, control the cross-joint seal compression and ensure the edges of the hatch cover panels at the cross joint remain firmly pressed or held together and that the cross joint seal rubber remains properly…[Read more]