The EngBuyer Journal

HVAC

Sizing Duct Silencers and Acoustic Treatment in MEP Designs

Calculating fan sound power distributions and sizing reactive silencers to meet NC-35 office space standards.

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Deepak karke Mar 18, 2026

⏱ 4 min read

Procurement

Mitigating Quality Risks in Overseas Casting Procurement

Quality assurance frameworks to manage third-party metal casting vendors, including chemical composition testing.

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Sonam wajaba Mar 09, 2026

⏱ 5 min read

Mechanical

Root Cause Analysis of Seal Failures in Rotary Compressors

A troubleshooting guide to mechanical seal wear patterns, dry gas seal contamination, and temperature management.

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Sonam wajaba Mar 05, 2026

⏱ 5 min read

Mechanical

Corrosion Mitigation Strategies for Underground Piping

Using cathodic protection, wrap materials, and magnesium sacrificial anodes to safeguard buried water pipelines.

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Deepak karke Mar 04, 2026

⏱ 4 min read

HVAC

Sizing Condenser Water Pumps for Multi-Chiller Plants

Calculating flow rates, dynamic head losses, and NPSH parameters to select efficient pump configurations.

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Sonam wajaba Feb 26, 2026

⏱ 4 min read

HVAC

Refrigeration Compressor Oil Return Troubleshooting Guide

Designing piping risers with oil traps to ensure refrigerant gas velocities carry oil back to the compressor housing.

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Sonam wajaba Feb 24, 2026

⏱ 4 min read

Electrical

Integrating VFDs in Centrifugal Pump Flow Control Systems

How to capture motor energy savings, size input/output reactors, and avoid harmonic degradation of motor windings.

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Deepak karke Feb 21, 2026

⏱ 4 min read

Procurement

Procuring Specialty Lubricants: Specifications vs Brand

How to save on lubrication packages by drafting bids based on chemical composition rather than proprietary manufacturer brand names.

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Sonam wajaba Feb 21, 2026

⏱ 5 min read

Mechanical

Best Practices for Rigging and Installing Large Gearboxes

Safety, level alignment, and shaft coupling guides for plant maintenance teams hoisting heavy planetary and helical gearboxes.

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Deepak karke Jan 25, 2026

⏱ 5 min read