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Retired Metallurgical Engineer. Primarily specifications and failure analysis (like CSI programs except using real science) in the petrochemical industry. I have done nearly all my own auto and home maintenance and repairs. Hobbies ; tropical fish /ponds, cooking, gardening/ landscaping, siviculture ,birding.

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13 Why is oil used as the lubricant in power generators, while water is the most available, cheapest and accessible lubricant? Nov 17 '19
8 Why do oil tankers heat crude oil? May 16
5 Why are moulds sometimes dimensionally larger than the metal components they make? Jun 1 '19
4 Would a sacraficial anode be used to protect large boat (aircraft carrier) or is there something different? Jul 6
4 What treatment is necessary after welding carbon steel pipes? Jul 3
4 What are those large poles for that are always in front of US stand-alone store buildings? Mar 25
4 Can I weaken a coil spring consisting of spring steel? Dec 6 '19
4 What's the difference between tempering and aging? Jun 10 '18
4 Steel : is Damascus steel still relevant compared to modern alloys? Jun 5 '17
3 Will an electric water pump has slower flow if it must pump through a longer tube? Jun 28
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