Category Archives: Work

Mountains of Specifications

Posted on 1/20/2007 by Stephen

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 … Continue reading →

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Teflon Tape

Posted on 1/18/2007 by Stephen

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 … Continue reading →

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Mending Fences

Posted on 1/7/2007 by Stephen

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 … Continue reading →

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Learning the Ropes

Posted on 12/24/2006 by Stephen

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 … Continue reading →

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