Mechanical Engineering general discussion

ME FAQ's Mechanical Engineering Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s). This category is for recurring questions that can be answered with a global response to the subject matter. Pumps For discussion of Pump Engineering. Please use tags for key words when posting. HVAC-R For discussion of HVAC-R Engineering. Please use tags for key words when posting. Heat Transfer & Thermodynamics For discussion of Heat Transfer & Thermodynamics Engineering. Please use tags for key words when posting. Gear & Pulley For discussion of Gear & Pulley Engineering. Please use tags for key words when posting. Bearings For discussion of Bearings Engineering. Please use tags for key words when posting. Drafting & GD&T For discussion of Drafting & GD&T Engineering. Please use tags for key words when posting. Pipelines, Piping & Fluid Mechanics For discussion of Pipelines, Piping & Fluid Mechanics Engineering. Please use tags for key words when posting. Valves For discussion of Valve Engineering. Please use tags for key words when posting. Boiler & Pressure Vessel For discussion of Boiler & Pressure Vessel Engineering. Please use tags for key words when posting. Mechanical Acoustics & Vibration For discussion of Mechanical Acoustics & Vibration Engineering. Please use tags for key words when posting.

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About the Mechanical Engineering general discussion category Mechanical Engineering general discussion	0	387	March 31, 2019
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Stress Analysis vs. Code Formula Boiler & Pressure Vessel	2	237	July 31, 2021
Interview Request: Engineering Problem Solving Experiences Mechanical Engineering general discussion	15	397	July 19, 2021
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HVAC air flow standards per ASHRAE HVAC-R	2	150	December 15, 2020
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Drying Technology Options Heat Transfer & Thermodynamics drying	11	322	October 26, 2020
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Surface Finish (Texture) Symbols Drafting & GD&T	0	829	September 9, 2020
Cleaning ideas for 6" Dia. Combustion Air Ducts HVAC-R	7	307	September 22, 2020
Great Primer on Heat Transfer Heat Transfer & Thermodynamics	0	272	September 14, 2020
Steam Tables Heat Transfer & Thermodynamics steam-tables	0	240	September 13, 2020
Surface Texture Equivalents Drafting & GD&T	0	200	September 9, 2020
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Index of ISO Hole and Shaft tolerances/limits ME FAQ's	0	209	September 8, 2020
Good reference site on Gear Selection Options Gear & Pulley	0	200	September 4, 2020
Reference Site for Popular ME Formulas Mechanical Engineering general discussion	1	205	September 6, 2020