Un-Answered Questions { Chemical Engineering }

What chemical is used to expand air bags in such a short amount of time?

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What is a good source of information for the design of pressure vessels?

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I would like to know how to size a partial combustion reactor processing methane and oxygen, as a function of the flowrate and of the pressure.

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Are there any special considerations to be taken into account for combusting ammonia?

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What is the angle of repose and what are its applications in the chemical industry?

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Are there any general rules that should be considered when designing a slurry piping system?

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How can you estimate the efficiency of a pump?

653


How do you design a vapor-liquid separator or a flash drum?

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What are some typical applications for glass-lined reactors?

602


Why is post-weld heat treatment (stress relieving) sometimes necessary for welded vessels?

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What is the wet bulb globe temperature (wbgt)?

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Are there flow velocity restrictions to avoid static charge build up in pipelines?

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How are vessel lined with glass or how are they coated?

634


What are some common methods for helium leak testing a vacuum system?

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What type of pump may be appropriate for a liquid near saturation, a low flow rate, and very limited npsha (net positive suction head available)?

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