Anyone who has ever worked on an engineering project is familiar with the endless number of specifications that can be submitted by a client. Sometimes the specifications have a crucial bearing upon project design, and other times the specifications are absolutely meaningless and have no bearing upon the project scope.
Lately, the number of specifications falling [...]
I wrapped up an FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) yesterday and learned something new during the inspection: the use of PTFE ‘Teflon’ tape on instrumentation joints is generally banned in oil refineries because the tape can tear off inside a pipe and accumulate at a valve, increasing the chances for equipment failure.
For those who haven’t done [...]
This winter and New Year has been more turbulent than usual, and I’ve lost contact with a lot of friends and possibly upset some others. Work has also been keeping me on my toes, so I haven’t been able to keep up with all my contacts and volunteer work.
It seems that things are finally beginning [...]
Through a family friend, I was able to get a position of an engineering firm near my house in Southern California. I’m currently working as a project manager of sorts, acting as the glue that holds the company, clients, and vendors together. It’s a pretty interesting job, gives me something to do while I’m off [...]