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Use Google to Solve Engineering Problems
Google is obviously the most popular search engine today. But did you know Google can solve problems directly? Simple math, unit conversion, money conversion, looking up definitions and weather, you can do this right by typing into the google search … Continue reading
Posted in General Engineering Topics, General Office
Tagged calculator, definitions, dictionaries, google, math problems, unit conversion
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U Values for Heat Exchangers
Find free “U” values for heat exchanger design in this post. What is a “U” value? If you’ve taken any classes in heat exchange, you probably are familiar with the simplest heat exchanger design equation: Q (duty) = U (coefficient) … Continue reading
Posted in Heat Exchange
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Process Equipment Cost Estimate
Need to quickly estimate the capital cost of a new piece of equipment for an economics evaluation? Try Matches’ Process Equipment Cost Estimates. This tool from consulting company Matches will give you a fair estimate of the capital cost of … Continue reading
Posted in Economics / Equipment Costing
Tagged capital cost, cost estimate, economics, engineering equipment
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Excel Chart Selector and Chart Cleaner
Want to create quick, clean, and appropriate Excel charts? Charts that show off your data in a smart way? Charts that get rid of grey backgrounds, huge labels, and annoying fluff? (Also known as chartjunk). Juice Analytics are so-called “information … Continue reading
Determine Pressure Drop in Straight Pipe
How can you determine the pressure drop, also known as pressure loss or ΔP1, of a piece of straight pipe? Any fluid mechanics textbook will describe in detail the process you can use, the reasons why it works, and the … Continue reading