Onan RS1200 Won't Run

This gen set is used in an offgrid application and turns over but does not catch. Changed the plugs, since it didn't sound like it was getting any spark, but that didn't help. I also thought it might not be getting fuel, but the propane tank is full and the hot water, gas fireplace and gas stove

hydraulic hose pipe

what is hydraulic hose pipe and how to defined its type send me compleate idea about ordering this for purchase. ( what should me mentioned before ordering this )

Automotive Development

I know there are many millions of motorheads out there who love their pre 1980's cars. They are not willing to part with a reliable piece of machinery that is easy to fix and maintain for a modern state-of-the-art vehicle that costs an arm and a leg to purchase and maintain. Automotive development h

Concrete Info Request

If I were to fill a 5 gallon container 3/4 of the way up with a 3,000 psi concrete without air entrainment (w/c 0.40, 3% entrapped air only) and put an airtight lid on it what effect if any would happen?

Is the concrete effected in any way or would it harden to what would be expected of a 3

Florida and Power Outages

Considering the approaching hurricane season, can an average automobile electrial system be big enough to provide continuous power for a 5000 Watt inverter?

If not, could you please recommend a configuration that might be more suitable?

Regards,

-- Duck

VT Primary Earthing

I have found that on a manufacturer electrical schematic for a metering unit it shows that the 11kV VT is earthed on the primary side, but when tested there was no earth. The discussion came up as to WHY THE VT MUST BE EARTHED ON THE PRIMARY SIDE?

Forced Draft to Clean Fire Tube in Boiler

is it true that blower from boiler use to clean/ clear out deposit from previous combustion inside fire tube.

my manager mention normally blower switch on for a while before combustion begins. its purpose is to clean out the fire tube.

however boilerman told me blower switch on only a

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How are you all talented and gifted engineers,im called Derik and am pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Computer Engineering but honestly am in need of financial help in form of tuition because my performance is being affected..THANK YOU .nice time

Tank Configuration

Is there any specific criteria to choose the different configurations of layout in Tank farm area, i.e. how do we choose whether to go for tanks in single line or two rows, or zig zag path?

Stainless steel, hydrostatic test.

Hello,

For a hydrostatic test of pressure vessels in stainless steel, it is necessary that the rate of chloride is below a certain rate. Is there an inhibitor, added to tap water, allowing the reduction of chloride?

Best Regards

solar thermal plant

what kind of heat exchanger could I use if I want to preheated compreesed air leaving the compreeser (in gas turbine cycle) by liquid molten salt coming from central reciver solar tower . The molten salt entring the heat exchanger 566C and the air enter with 330C. the air outlet temperature should b

Power Converter

I know you can go to Radio Shack and on-line for power converters that will allow you to use USA type of power requiring devices ( 110 VAC 60 Cycle ) in Europe ( 220 VAC 50 Cycle )

But the last time I checked all they were was drop down transformers. They still did not address the 50 vs 60 cycl

Coal Catalyst

Hello Fellow Members,

Does any one has an experience in using coal catalyst for the coal fired boilers? What are the products available in the market (India or Asia)?

How the efficacy of the catalyst is measured?

Appreciate all your feedback on this subject.

Regards

Sharad

Force of Impact

I am asking this question for a fellow co-worker. He is working on testing a pallet load of product and has performed several calculations to determine the amount of force this load will see when it come to a sudden stop at 6 mph. He has found several web sites that give the formula, and one that