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    Edition of ASHRAE Handbooks

    I've decided to purchase 2006 and 2007 editions. Thanks
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    Edition of ASHRAE Handbooks

    Prices on new books are expensive even with my 20% new member discount with ASHRAE. What do you think is the oldest edition you can use for the exam?
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    Newbie question about Fan motor voltages and amperage

    Hello, I'm reviewing a report from contractor. The design and nameplate voltage on the motor for make up air unit is 460 but the measured actual voltage is 280. Will this cause any issues? Also on a different device, at what point does over amperage become a concern? Thanks for your help as...
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    dry sprinkler system - type of joint fitting

    what's the reason for not using cut grooves?
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    dry sprinkler system - type of joint fitting

    Do we allow cut or rolled joints for dry sprinkler system when using with victaulic fittings?
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    New Civil engineering graduate any ideas where to find a job

    depends how desperate your situations is. Are you living at home w/rents or by yourself? Have you had internships? I'd advice you to get some work related experience rather than seek temporary employment, because I think it'll benefit in the long run. Have you tried careerrookie.com?
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    New Civil engineering graduate any ideas where to find a job

    I am in the same boat as you Lara, besides the ones mentioned try http://www.cityjobslinks.com/view_job_openings_by_state.html www.careerbuilder.com www.cybercoders.com http://www.engineer-jobs.com/ http://www.governmentjobs.com/ Good luck and don't give up, Also look into craigslist...
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    should I take this job?

    where did you get those figures from? If true, it is somewhat comforting. So I met with the head hunter today and scheduled an interview with the company for next friday. She told me something that doesn't sound right. In 2-3 years I could be making 60K. That's almost 150-200% jump. Does this...
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    should I take this job?

    I haven't landed a job yet, a head hunter contacted me the other day about it and I wanted to ask for some opinions. It's for HVAC technician position. It only pays 40K I have BSME and EIT, but never worked for a consulting firm to do actual engineer type work. I thought that's eventually the...
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    HVAC the pits!?!?

    Are you serious?? Wow, that's pretty ridiculous. So then would you also say that majority of HVAC'ers are crass and rude?
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    Process Engineers? What are their responsibilities?

    I may have a job lead through a neighbor for Proctor and Gamble. He says it's a process engineer position. He's not an engineer so he doesn't know much about the position. Does some on the board have experience or is working for them? What are their job description, interview process, etc...
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    Thermo-obtaining h value

    I still don't understand, could you please explain a little more? The superheated table only goes up to 1MPa. And how are you getting s=6.9563kJ/kg-k?
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    Thermo-obtaining h value

    Steam flows into turbine. The inlet conditions are inlet (p=2 MPa, t=350 C) exit (p=0.1MPa, quality 100%). I don't understand how they got the h values of hinlet =3137 kJ/kg. Do you use the steam or superheated steam table?
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    Time for Underground Pipe to Freeze???

    ok i'll try to help, I'm no expert in this area but I happen to come across this problem in the text book today The thermal resistance of the pipe is R=(ln(2L/D)[1-ln(L/2z)/ln(2L/D)]/(2*pi*k*L) where L=pipe length D=diameter outside z=depth of pipe k=soil thermal conductivity (typically...
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    ME FE test: DS or general for afternoon

    I was worried cause I kept hearing the PM was so much harder than the AM What advice can you give for studying? I'm taking the Oct exam (general)
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    Hi from NYC

    welcome to EB trulyours, I'm new here myself and preparing for the Oct Exam as well. Good luck to you. Btw, I recognize that person in your avatar, I forget his name. He's a Korean actor though.. Man when did he get so ripped.
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    eitexam.com How close are the practice problems to the actual fe exam?

    oh ok, i already have that book. Problems are indeed harder than eitexam.com
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    eitexam.com How close are the practice problems to the actual fe exam?

    I'm wondering about this as well. Someone please respond!
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