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Don’t lose your access to Cheresources.com
If you took somebody’s advice and subscribed to Cheresources.com you had better read THIS article on keeping yourself on the mailing list. They are moving to a new website platform and seem to be trying to draw more people to … Continue reading
Unit operations that cannot be simulated
Refinery Process Modeling by Gerald Kaes is a great book on using commercial process simulation packages to model refineries and related processes. But Kaes admits that 5 unit operations cannot be adequately simulated by typical commercial simulation software. I thought … Continue reading
Electrical Load List (Motor List) Terms
Electrical load lists are documents that list major draws and users of electrical power; mainly motors. You may encounter the following terminology and short forms in these documents: Connected load (CL) = motor nameplate rating = electrical load at power … Continue reading
API 650 Tank Safe Service Check: Cone roof or floating roof?
The Standard API-650 Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage covers the majority of large storage tanks constructed for the American petroleum industry. As a process engineer, I don’t have to design the tank myself, but I need to make sure … Continue reading
Posted in Drums, tanks and vessels
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Short business travel tips with flights
Been doing a fair bit of traveling lately, so here a few thoughts regarding short trips. I think you want to go all-carry-on if you can. Saves time, less risk of losing your stuff, less pain and suffering lugging equipment … Continue reading
Posted in Travel & Moving
Tagged air travel, business travel, packing, short trips, travel
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