#Gas Inserts Installation

[robynravenclaw]

Philadelphia Family Room a sizable, elegant image of a family room with an open layout, a stone fireplace, and a media wall.

[degassingcoffeevalve]

How many kinds of one way coffee valve are produced by Color Suns factory?

[nostalgicish]

thinking abt fic ideas as someone who can’t write is painful…. like. i’m obsessed w modern aus rn

(i have a few mutuals that write so if you guys wanna……….. 👀 take inspiration from this…… 👀 tag me so i can read it !!)

Lance and Hunk work at a library and like to people watch, guessing what genres they like to read. a grunge/punk guy with the worst RBF walks in and they’re really surprised to see he’s checking out classic romance literature.

idk something with public transportation? like they take the same train/bus/subway every day but they never actually talk— just eyes that meet occasionally and a polite smile but nothing more. until one day, the other guy just.. stops showing up? and Lance is pretty bummed but what can he do? (and then he sees a familiar mop of black hair at the grocery store or a café or something and is like “!! it’s you!!”)

The trio go out to see the next installment of their favorite movie series, but Lance keeps sneaking out of the theater to buy more snacks (and definitely not to talk to the hot guy running the concession stand)

Keith works at a convenience store/gas station and this tall, beautiful man comes in occasionally, but no matter what he buys, he always always always gets a bag of candy that just so happens to be Keith’s favorite too— he always has a bag at his station so he can snack on it throughout his shift. One day, the man is in line without the candy and he honestly looks like shit— he’s definitely not his usual, happy self. Keith asks about the candy. The man replies, “Oh, i couldn’t find any today... You guys must be out.” So Keith gives him a bag from his stash. “You look like you need it more than me.”

Lance goes to the campus library to check out books for his literature class, but every single time, without fail, someone else has taken the last copy. “What do you mean someone else checked out the last copy?? Who??” “That guy.” *insert Keith* (it would be funnier if Keith isn’t even reading them for class, he’s just reading classic literature for funsies)

Lance checks out a novel from the library and there’s an envelope inside with a name written neatly on the front of it. it looks like it’s important so he resolves to find and return the envelope to K. Kogane, whoever that is (another library one?? yeah sorry idc i love public libraries and books and love stories . sue me.)

Keith is a barber/hairdresser and Lance’s regular stylist isn’t available so he’s stuck with Keith -OR- Lance takes his nephew to get his hair cut and Keith looks kinda scary but he’s actually?? really good with kids?? (insert mullet joke here)

Keith meets Pidge’s friends from a different class. Keith is super into Pidge’s hot, tall friend but is discouraged from acting on it because he’s constantly glued to Hunk’s side and making comments like “this is why I love you, Hunky” and (wrongfully) assumes they’re dating (but Lance is just that kind of guy! yk! he says “ily” to his friends all the time!)

bartender Keith is so good but think abt bartender Lance……… yeah….. need i say more??

[zara-renata]

i just read “not my type” and i am so excited of their relationship progression.

(post-yapping insert: also, i would like to apologize for consistently using she/her pronouns when referring to your mc, even though the fic specifies the usage of gender-neutral ones. i genuinely am just so used to using she/her because of the mc i’ve made up in my head for fics and in-game. please let me know if you prefer i use they/them when rambling about your fics going forward!)

i couldn’t help but find mc’s friendship with xavier so sweet in this. (i emphasize friendship because i’m 100% a sylus x mc shipper ✋🧎‍♀️) i love how xavier really took time to hang out with her, especially considering how messy her mental and physical states have been as of late.

true to canon lore, i love how mc goes to the arcade frequently!! her competitive streak, even against children and teenagers, is so telling of how petty and childish she can be, which i really find funny and endearing. and i think it’s good for her to have an… outlet… for her feelings, even if it’s at the expense of unsuspecting younglings. she’s such a loser (affectionate) 😭

compared to the previous fics, i can really feel the distance between sylus and mc here, at least from mc’s pov. when realing sylus’s pov, it’s so easy to see how committed he is to her. but now in mc’s pov again with her self-deprecating tendencies, she truly doesn’t see the true intentions behind his actions. tbf, he seems to be taking a step back on the straightforward font with this one, waiting for her to ask questions first rather than dropping info straight up. and with how scattered mc’s mind usually is, that can be… not good. like:

“The person he’s describing sounds fascinating, and the perfect match for him. He'll never get bored with them, and maybe their goodness will rub off on him. Good for him. You had wanted to be friends with him, right?”

“If it’s heads, you’ll walk away from him and the life that allows him access to you. If it’s tails, you’ll ask him who these people were tonight and whether he has a partner. You’ll be his friend, no matter what, and close off that needy, delusional part of yourself that hopes for more from him, and you’ll never think of it again.”

these were so heartbreaking to read. i was just mentally berating sylus to do something!! he truly miscalculated a lot of things and is pushing away mc as a result. and i’m not even sure if he’s doing it on purpose or not 🧎‍♀️ like bro ya girl’s overthinker and dense tendencies are acting up – do something about it 🤦‍♀️ i know she’s a strong professional hunter but even i felt the “ambush” kind of feeling once she entered the room with the unfamiliar people. because sylus didn’t somewhat introduce to mc the unfamiliar people in the room, she ended up getting caught up with her thoughts and running her mouth.

“I’m pretty sure you have enough security for your needs tonight. Let’s just call everything off, okay? No one owes anyone anything, and you can offer that favor to someone else.” You look at the girl, but she’s not smiling anymore—rather, she’s looking at you with… confused disgust? Fuck it’s hard to read people. Maybe she’s suffering from intestinal gas. Maybe Sylus carries around lactase tablets for both the twins and his girlfriend.

like 😭😭 the secondhand embarrassment is real with this one. and the frustration with sylus not helping her navigate the social setting is even realer

that said, i am now more excited to see how sylus deals with the aftermath of these miscalculations. the grovelling, the hurt/comfort… i eat that shit uppppp LMAO. mc’s brain truly is a labyrinth though (this girl has 1,000 thoughts per minute) and i’m just cheering on sylus for trying to navigate through it LOL

Aah I'm really glad you like this instalment! thank you SO MUCH AGAIN for reading and sharing all of your thoughts!!!

so first thing's first, i do not mind at all that you or anyone else refers to mc as she/her. the mc i write is gender neutral specifically because i want people to be able to imagine mc however they want, whether its the female character from canon or a big beefy guy and everyone in between. so if mc for you, is your mc from your game, then you can talk about her all you want to me. i'm much more interested in what's going on in mc's head than what's on the outside. if i call this mc they/them it's only because i think of those pronouns as a placeholder that the reader can fill in however they'd like.

i'm really glad you're enjoying xav's interactions, i think he's such a sweet little freak and love that he's mc's partner and as a result is close enough to probably be one of mc's closest friends, insofar as this mc allows others to get close. it's really fun to make him appear and also frustrate sylus's agenda.

and for real, in this part mc is definitely trying to create distance with sylus out of panicky self-protection, because sylus is probably the closest mc has let someone get to them in years, and to just taste a little bit of what mc thought was rejection after wine night was really a wake-up call for them to hit the brakes. and sylus, bless his heart, he did not count on his motorcycle being stolen after he invited mc out (which is their first time being out in public since the auction! he's low-key vibrating with looking forward to it! he had everything planned to a T, he just made a super quick stop to pick up some massage oil with essential oils good for relaxation and insomnia because he's in his delulu hours hoping he can use it sooner rather than later, walks back outside and his motorcycle is gone. because his luck is shit! and now he's got to track down the idiot who thought it was a good idea to steal his ride!) so like, he had planned to meet mc when mc arrived, or stalk mc through the security cameras or something so he'd know when to go fetch them personally, but then got caught up in dealing wih the thief. So yeah, mc was not prepared for the social setting by Sylus, but to be fair! mc ALSO did not stop and ask questions before unleashing those pent up feelings all over sylus and the other poor bastards in the room. while all of us reading may have suffered from second hand embarrassment, sylus is secure enough to just be like yes this is my chosen one, i'm so glad we're in the same room again, everyone bask in this gift my beloved brought me!!

sooo yesss, sylus is learning bit by bit that his approach will require finesse, that he done fucked up big time with how he treated mc during their first few days together, and hopefully the hurt/comfort will be delicious. i'm going to try my best to get it right!!!

thank you again, as always!!

[bomberqueen17]

inspections

in terms of the kitchen remodel we are still waiting on like five pieces of trim and the door of one cabinet. so we're to the final details phase. which means the electrical and plumbing inspectors from the town have to come by.

the plumbing inspector came by and was super friendly and funny and was like "i guess i gotta run some water, i'll feel silly if i don't and there was a problem, but mostly i mean, if there was a problem you'd probably have noticed right?" and i was like yeah fair enough, wanna look at the gas lines they moved? and he was like oh i guess i will, sure. Super low-key.

The electrical inspector was similarly chill but he looked grimly up at the smoke detector they'd put up in not the place I'd expected them to, and said "that's. not where that goes." I said "it goes off all the time" and he was like "yeah it's way too close to the stove, I would not have put it there. But the problem is, you need there to be a carbon monoxide sensor within fifteen feet of your bedrooms, and the closer bedroom is seventeen feet that way."

Sure enough. It's the right kind of smoke detector but it's in the wrong place.

I looked up the manufacturer's instructions and they say to put it 20 feet from the main cooking appliance. Ten if that's not possible, but preferably 20. I measured, and it's eight feet from the stove. I can't get emojis to insert but this is the upside-down smiley, right here.

So the hallway location would have been completely fine for that, and in fact better. And that's where I had pointed out that they should put it, and that's where Jim had said they'd put it, and it's where I fully believed they were putting it until they finished the job.

So I'm displeased and have to psych myself up to call Jim and break the news to him, that it's not just that I could put another sensor up and be good-- the one they put in is just plain in the wrong place. I don't know if they can properly move it, they hard-wired the communication wire to the basement alarm, and I don't know if they can fish that through the ceiling that direction. (They can't, I'm one thousand percent sure the joists go the other way.)

But the alarm they installed, which cost me extra outside of the five figures of work done on the kitchen, is incorrectly located, and meets neither the manufacturer's guidelines nor town building codes. So I gotta put my big girl panties on and complain about that. I'd been preparing myself to just suck it up and set the smoke detector off every time I cooked but realizing that it's absolutely not supposed to be there has removed my last shred of putting up with that shit.

Hell fucking no. Now, how to say that nicely???? *deep breath* I can do it. Polite but firm.

On another note-- I went out of town for the weekend and got stuck there because of the snow, and finally made it back Monday morning, and when I texted the family groupchat that I'd made it home my mom was like "great!" and then literally one minute later was like "so what color are you painting your kitchen" so understand that y'all are not the only ones waiting to find out.

LOL any color would workkkkkk so I gotta pick one and do it. But probably not this week, as today's the last break in the weather and then we're supposed to get absolutely slammed with snow.

[beardedmrbean]

Prosecutors in California say the Romanian mafia has given a new look to an old scam — debit card skimming — by placing devices to steal personal information on self-checkout machines in grocery stores.

Debit card skimmers have long been problematic at gas stations and ATMs. Now a highly organized network of crooks is branching out. 

"They’ll have people sitting outside a Walmart or a Target, and it looks like they’re panhandling," prosecutors told Fox News Digital. "Sometimes they’ll have a couple of kids. And they are actually using Bluetooth technology that’s connected to the skimmers inside the stores. So it's like a two for one, getting cash that people give them and stealing the numbers off the skimmers."

Surveillance video obtained by the El Cajon Police Department shows suspects can place a skimmer over the checkout's credit card swipe in just seconds — and they look almost exactly like the real thing.

Police recommend tugging on a credit card swipe before inserting your card. If it wobbles or comes off, it's fake.

Authorities say they've already busted dozens of suspects, most of them with ties to organized crime in Romania.

And despite large busts in December and January of dozens of suspects in the U.S., Europe and Mexico, where they are teaming up with cartels in tourist hot spots like Tulum, the thefts are increasing as thieves double down on their efforts, authorities said. 

They could be raking in up to $9 million a month — much of it at taxpayers' expense.

The skimmers, which can target EBT card users as well, have allegedly drained accounts the moment that the state releases monthly payments, according to Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer's office, which announced a major crackdown on such crimes earlier this year. As a result, more than $100 million worth of thefts robbed taxpayer-funded welfare programs and their recipients.

"The victims are single mothers struggling to put a roof over their children's heads and food on the table and hardworking people who need a helping hand who find themselves standing at the checkout line with bags full of groceries only to be humiliated when they find that they have no money in their account because a thief has surreptitiously taken everything," Spitzer said in a statement. "Meanwhile, the thieves are using this money to fund organized crime, to buy luxury cars worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, and to lead a life of luxury that the true recipients can only dream about."

On top of that, the porous southern border gives the mobsters a steady supply of new muscle, while a combination of lax bail policies and incomplete criminal records allow members to cut off their ankle monitors and flee justice if they get arrested.

"Thousands of criminals suspected to be tied to organized Romanian crime have been identified to be in the United States, with a large portion of them entering the United States illegally, mainly through the southern border," Kimberly Edds, the director of public affairs for Spitzer's office, told Fox News Digital. "A smaller portion of this population is entering as asylum seekers."

A group of Southern California counties, including Orange, Riverside, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, has seen about 15% of the Romanian mob's activity within the US., she said.

In addition to sending stolen money back to Romania to fund luxe lifestyles and European sports cars, the crooks are also trading in food stamps for baby formula and energy drinks, which are then resold in Mexico in an alliance with local cartels.

Many of them even flaunt their ill-gotten gains on TikTok, including a 14-year-old suspect who police captured driving a $250,000 sports car and wearing a Rolex.

One of the men implicated in the plot was already on Romania's most wanted list — Florin Duduianu.

The 39-year-old was convicted in January after police watched him make multiple withdrawals using different cards from the same ATM in Placentia, about 30 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles. They caught him with four Visa gift cards that had been reprogrammed into clones of four different victims' debit cards.

Duduianu is expected to get 30 years in federal prison at his sentencing later this week, according to the Justice Department.

In December, the FBI announced it was partnering with Romanian police to raid dozens of locations in the European country connected to the California skimming thefts.

The joint operation resulted in 48 arrests and the recovery of more than $1 million and 11 luxury vehicles.

Many of the suspects arrested in Romania also had ties to Mexico's Riviera Maya gang, which itself is blamed for millions of dollars in skimming thefts in tourist hot spots that are popular with Americans, including Tulum and Cancun in Quintana Roo.

The gang's leader, Florian Tudor, is awaiting trial on fraud charges in Mexico and is wanted for attempted murder in Romania, as well.

[dailyanarchistposts]

The Basis of the Environmental Crisis

There is a fundamental problem here: The dynamics of capitalism have an inherent tendency towards ecological devastation. To understand why this is so, we need to look at how firms are constantly searching for ways to minimize their expenses. This is how they ensure the firm can make the maximum in profits. Because capitalism is made up of relatively autonomous firms, they are in competition. If a firm doesn’t continuously seek ways to make profits, they won’t be able to expand their business, move into new markets, invest in new technology. Other firms will out-compete them. And minimizing expenses is central to the pursuit of profits. Thus minimizing expenses is central to survival for the capitalist firms. And to do this, firms do cost-shifting at the expense of both workers and the environment.

First, companies try to keep compensation to workers as low as they can get away with. They may look to cut taxes that support services working class people rely on. They try to find new forms of technology or new ways to organize the work that reduces the number of worker hours it takes to produce a unit of output. They might automate a production operation with robots, or they will seek ways to intensify work through “lean production” methods. For example, they’ll use computer tracking of a warehouse worker picking items for an order so that they have no rest time after finishing an order but are pushed to a new task through computer control. Work intensification and computer monitoring puts workers under more stress which can have damaging health effects over time. This means the employers are imposing a human cost on workers. If workers in a furniture factory are constantly breathing in finishes or paints being sprayed on furniture in the open, or electronics assemblers are breathing in solder fumes, these are also cases where capital is shifting costs onto workers. And these are cases where the costs could be avoided. For example, there are soldering tools that have a vacuum to suck off solder fumes so workers don’t breath it, but a firm may not want to pay the expense of installing that equipment. These are examples of how the capitalist mode of production tends to shift costs onto workers.

Second, emissions into the air and water are another form of cost-shifting. A utility firm may burn coal to generate electricity. This creates emissions that damage the respiratory systems of people in the region and also contributes to global warming. But the power firm is not required to pay anything for these damages. These costs to others from emissions are “external” to the market transaction between the power firm and its customers who pay for electricity. This is an example of a “negative externality.” Externalities are a pervasive feature of the capitalist mode of production. The fossil fuel industry generates many “negative externalities.” Fracking operations insert chemicals underground which can pollute the underground water sources. A large gas field or leaky oil refinery will generate large amounts of volatile organic compounds — including carcinogens and endocrine disruptors. Studies of gas fields show effects in the surrounding area such as goat herds and barn cats losing the ability to have viable offspring, due to the endocrine disruptors. Gas fields also contribute to global warming by leaking large amounts of methane. Contrary to gas industry claims, gas power plants contribute as much as coal-fired power plants to global warming due to all the methane leaks.

You’ll notice here that I’m focusing on how environmental devastation is rooted in production — not consumption. Some environmentalists try to suggest that we should understand the global warming problem by looking at consumption practices, and they use ideas like a person’s “carbon footprint” to focus on personal consumption. But consumers of electric power don’t have control over the decisions of power firms on the methods of electricity generation, or what technology firms rely on to move cargo around in the global supply chains.

Another useful concept here is throughput. The throughput of production consists of two things: (1) All the material extracted from nature for the production process, and (2) all the damaging emissions (“negative externalities”) from the production process. In addition to the damaging emissions into the air and water, capitalism is an extractivist regime with a long history of land-grabbing to minimize expenses — as in the US government handing over mineral wealth to mining companies, lands for commercial ranching and extraction of logs and wood debris from forests for the lumber and paper industries. The search for short-term profits can lead to unsustainable practices such as clear-cutting of forests or use of huge nets to scarf up all the fish in a coastal region without regard to the future of that fishery.

With the concept of throughput, we can define a concept of ecological efficiency. If a production process is changed in ways that reduce the amount of damage from emissions (or amount of extracted resource) per unit of human benefit, then that change improves ecological efficiency. And here is a basic structural problem of capitalism: It has no inherent tendency towards ecological efficiency. If nature is treated as a free dumping ground for wastes, there will be no tendency to minimize damaging emissions per unit of human benefit from production. Also, there will be no tendency to minimize materials extracted from nature except to the extent firms have pay for these resources.

A production system that could generate increasing ecological efficiency would tend towards reductions in pollution and resource extraction. This would require a non-profit, non-market type of eco-socialist economy where production organizations are held socially accountable — required to systematically internalize their ecological costs. Capitalism’s tendency to ever greater environmental devastation happens because firms have an incentive to not internalize their costs, but dump them on others.

The devastation wrought by the cost-shifting dynamic of capitalism is not limited to global warming. Capitalism has favored the evolution of agricultural practices that aim at highest output at lowest financial cost to the firm. Intense competition has led to ever-greater concentration in ownership of farm land. The capitalist setup allows the growers to rely on labor contractors to pay laborers as little as possible and get rid of workers who try to organize. Growers often own lands in various locations and pursue different crops to minimize their risks. With encouragement from the chemical industry, growers have adopted industrial production of a single crop in a large field with increasing usage of pesticides and inorganic fertilizer over time. Inorganic fertilizers typically provide some mix of nitrogen, phosphorus and calcium. Over-use of these fertilizers has led to excessive runoff, polluting water courses and leading to ocean “dead spots” around the mouths of rivers. Destructive effects on fisheries is thus one of the negative externalities from capitalist agriculture.

Since World War 2 chemical pesticide production world-wide grew from 0.1 ton to 52 million tons in 1976 and 300 million tons in 2015. Pesticides produced by the chemical industry are damaging to the health of farm workers, and pollutes water courses, and leaves residues on food. Pesticide overuse also destroys the natural predators of insects and breeds pesticide-resistant pests. This leads a kind of agricultural arms race as more and more pesticide is needed. As Fred Magdoff and Chris Williams report in Creating an Ecological Society, pesticides also reduce “presence in the soil of organisms that stimulate plants to produce chemicals to defend themselves.”

As with pesticides the chemical industry has also vastly pumped up the production of petroleum-based plastics which do not biodegrade but end up as vast scourge of pollution in the oceans. Plastic bags have grown in use because they take a lot less energy to produce than paper bags, and thus cost less. Production has increased from less than 5 tons in 1950 to over 340 million tons by 2014, according to the Plastics Europe trade association. At least a third of all plastic produced is not recaptured, but mostly ends up in the ocean where it is destructive to living organisms. The plastics industry does not have to pay for the negative effects on living things in the oceans.

If we bring in our definition of throughput, pollution and dumping of wastes are one aspect, but we need to also look at the destructive extractivist tendencies in capitalism, such as clear-cutting of forests or over-fishing. According to a 2003 study, “90 percent of all large fishes have disappeared from the world’s oceans in the past half century,” since the onset of industrial fishing with huge nets in the 1950s. “”Whether it is yellowfin tuna in the tropics, bluefin in cold waters, or albacore tuna in between, the pattern is always the same. There is a rapid decline of fish numbers,” according to Ransom Myers, a fisheries biologist at Dalhousie University in Halifax. To address the problem, many countries have banned long drift nets and untended longlines, and have instituted elaborate systems of licensing, and have instituted quotas and third party observers working on boats. Nonetheless, capitalist fishing outfits frequently ignore or evade these rules.

[invisibleraven]

Calling just to hear their voice / Rulie

Reggie tapped his foot as he waited for the call to connect, looking around nervously, even if he was at a somewhat populated rest stop, he was also sure this was the last payphone in America.

"Of all times for my cell to die," he sighed as the dial tone finally picked up.

"Hello?"

"Julie?"

"Reggie!" she exclaimed. "Oh cariño, how are you? I miss you so much."

"I feel the same darlin', but it's so good to hear your voice," he replied. Even if the phone made it crackly and a little distorted, it was clear enough for him.

"Where are you now?" she asked.

"Somewhere in Tennessee?" Reggie honestly wasn't sure, he had been driving all day, and the cab of his truck was looking awful tempting. "I dropped my last load and I'm on my way home to you soon."

"I can't wait," Julie said, a wistful sound to her voice. "You should see me though, I'm the size of a house!"

"Bet you're as beautiful as ever though," he said, grinning. Reggie hated this, being away for so much of her last trimester. Normally he loved driving his rig, travelling the country, usually with Julie by his side. However when she got pregnant they decided she should stay home and he took less jobs to be there with her. This last one had been a favour to earn him paternity leave and a nice bonus to boot.

"Yeah right, I can barely see my toes anymore," Julie laughed. "You'll be home before she come right?"

Please insert another quarter for another two minutes

Reggie swore, fumbling for a quarter from his pocket, sliding it in to make the annoying voice stop. "I'll be there," he promised. "I have another two weeks. It'll take me half that to get home."

"I know, but I was early, Carlos was early... I just worry," Julie replied. "I've been having Braxton Hicks too."

"Oof, I'm sorry sweetheart, I'll try to hurry but I can only get Old Red to go so fast."

"How is the old girl?"

"A little sluggish, I gotta get her into the shop when I get back home, even if she'll be sitting in storage for a bit. Then see if I can get a car seat installed before we head out again."

"Reginald Molina we are not taking our daughter out in your rig until she's at least two," Julie threatened, but there was no edge to her voice. "By then she can pull the horn rope and scare papi."

Reggie laughed at that, picturing a mini Julie standing on the worn red leather seats of his rig, tongue stuck between her teeth as she made Old Red honk loudly.

Please insert a quarter for another two minutes

"Shit Julie, I'm outta change. I'll be home soon okay?" he said.

"Hurry home my love!"

"I love-"

The phone went dead in his hands and Reggie swore. He knew Julie knew, but it hurt to be cut off like that. He slowly made his way into the rest stop for a key to the showers, ordering food for when he was done, wishing he was closer to LA than he was.

It was a long lonely night in the cab-sure he could get a hotel, but he liked his little cot with the quilt MeeMaw had knit him, pictures of his friends and families littering the walls. The pillow that he may or may not dose with a spritz of Julie's perfume every week so it smelt like she was there beside him.

Thankfully he was able to charge his cell that night and texted Julie first thing. Pressing down on the gas as far as he could, pushing Old Red to her limit, but he made it home in five and a half days.

Which proved good, since Luna Rose arrived a day after that, just like Julie said she would.

[udhhyog2]

All About Flange-Udhhyog

Q1: What are the different types of flanges, and how do I choose the right one for my application?

A1: There are several types of flanges, including:

Weld Neck Flanges: Designed for high-pressure applications and welded to the pipe, providing a strong connection.

Slip-On Flanges: Slide over the pipe and are welded both inside and outside, ideal for low-pressure applications.

Blind Flanges: Used to close the end of a piping system, preventing the flow of fluids.

Socket Weld Flanges: For small-diameter pipes, where the pipe is inserted into the flange and welded.

Lap Joint Flanges: Used with a stub end, allowing for easier disassembly.

To choose the right flange, consider the application pressure, temperature, pipe size, and the type of connection required.

Q2: How do flange standards vary by country, and what should I know about them?

A2: Flange standards can vary significantly between countries. For instance:

ANSI (American National Standards Institute): Commonly used in the USA, focusing on pressure ratings and dimensions.

DIN (Deutsches Institut für Normung): Widely used in Europe, specifying metric dimensions and pressure ratings.

JIS (Japanese Industrial Standards): Used in Japan, similar to ANSI but with different specifications.

When selecting flanges, be aware of the applicable standards in your region to ensure compatibility with existing piping systems.

Q3: What materials are commonly used for flanges, and what are their advantages?

A3: Common materials for flanges include:

Mild Steel (MS): Cost-effective and suitable for low-pressure applications.

Stainless Steel: Corrosion-resistant and ideal for high-pressure and high-temperature applications.

Carbon Steel: Offers strength and durability for industrial applications.

Alloy Steel: Used for specialized applications requiring high strength and resistance to wear and corrosion.

The choice of material should be based on the operating environment, pressure, temperature, and the medium being transported.

Q4: How can I prevent leakage in flange connections?

A4: To prevent leakage in flange connections:

Use Quality Gaskets: Select the right gasket material based on the application and ensure proper installation.

Ensure Proper Alignment: Misalignment can lead to leaks; ensure that flanges are correctly aligned before tightening.

Tighten Bolts Uniformly: Follow the manufacturer's specifications for bolt torque to ensure even pressure distribution.

Regular Maintenance: Inspect flanges periodically for wear or damage and replace gaskets as necessary.

Q5: What are the most common applications for MS flanges in various industries?

A5: MS flanges are commonly used in:

Oil and Gas: Connecting pipelines and equipment.

Water Supply: Used in municipal and industrial water systems.

Construction: In various structural applications for strength and support.

Manufacturing: In machinery and equipment to facilitate fluid flow and pressure control.

Q6: How does the price of flanges fluctuate in the current market?

A6: The price of flanges can fluctuate based on several factors:

Material Costs: Increases in raw material prices can lead to higher flange costs.

Supply Chain Issues: Disruptions in manufacturing or transportation can affect availability and pricing.

Market Demand: Increased demand in specific industries can drive prices up.

Regularly monitoring market trends and supplier prices can help you anticipate changes.

Q7: What are the benefits of using stainless steel flanges over mild steel flanges?

A7: Benefits of using stainless steel flanges include:

Corrosion Resistance: Stainless steel can withstand harsh environments, making it suitable for chemical and coastal applications.

Strength and Durability: Offers better strength-to-weight ratios and longevity compared to mild steel.

Aesthetic Appeal: Stainless steel has a polished finish that is visually appealing in exposed applications.

However, stainless steel flanges are typically more expensive than mild steel flanges.

Q8: How do I determine the right flange size for my piping system?

A8: To determine the right flange size:

Measure the Pipe Diameter: Determine the outer diameter of the pipe.

Check Pressure Ratings: Ensure that the flange matches the pressure rating of the piping system.

Refer to Standards: Use ANSI, DIN, or other relevant standards to find the corresponding flange dimensions for your pipe size and pressure requirements.

Q9: What is the significance of flange pressure ratings?

A9: Flange pressure ratings indicate the maximum pressure a flange can withstand at a specified temperature. They are essential for:

Safety: Ensuring that the flange can handle the operational pressures without failing.

Compatibility: Matching flanges with piping and equipment rated for similar pressures prevents leaks and accidents.

Understanding pressure ratings helps in selecting appropriate flanges for your application.

Q10: Are there any recent advancements in flange manufacturing technology?

A10: Recent advancements in flange manufacturing technology include:

3D Printing: Allowing for rapid prototyping and customized designs.

Improved Materials: Development of new alloys that enhance corrosion resistance and strength.

Automation: Use of automated machinery for precision and efficiency in flange production.

Quality Control Technologies: Enhanced inspection techniques using non-destructive testing methods to ensure product integrity.

These advancements contribute to better quality, reduced production times, and cost savings in flange manufacturing.

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Voices of the Force: Brainstorm Notes 4

For some clarification: At this point , the name Voices of the Force has come to refer, in my head, to a series of longfics that are intended to be approximately novel-length and constitute a full-scale major plot arc that follows FotJ, incorporating several different ideas I originally thought of as their own stories and may very well be written that way too. Some of the bits about Ahsoka, I already have written and posted.

The hypothetical series order I have so far, necessarily heavily abbreviated from my dedicated notes:

Relic, the first installment, opens with Vriaal II and Ahsoka joining the New Jedi Order, followed by her getting healers' orders for a few months of R&R and therapy. After that, it's three months of character interaction between Ahsoka and the various friends she makes, Jaina most of all, as well as her finding out about the Daughter's essence and some other important character developments that take place on Shedu Maad in this timeframe, such as Vestara's decision that she doesn't want to only be a Jedi and the chain of ideas that lead to her being set up to join the Rogues. Also inevitably a shitload of exposition that is me inserting my various musings on post-FotJ worldbuilding. Also some training flights in X-Wings, for some excitement.

Next is Reconstruction, which is the same time frame as Relic, and deals with events that happened in the rest of the known galaxy during that time. This includes a lot about the general political climate in the Alliance post Abeloth and Wynn's early actions as Chief of State, particularly early attempts to deal with the corporations that had come under fire for slavery after the Fountain was violated. Those actions are examined by Syal, who decides this is an Alliance worth fighting for and, after talking to Gavin, resumes her post at the head of Rogue Squadron after she left because of Daala. She immediately starts to work on the roster, and this is where she and Ves meet over holocomm. We also get the start of the Lost Tribe's contests to figure out a new leadership after Coruscant. Probably some Hapan politics too, maybe a proper introduction to Remnant Head of State Vitor Reige. The shared time frame ends with a large-scale GA fleet deployment being authorized to invade Hutt space, free the slaves, defeat their oppressors, and offer every world there representation in the Alliance and thus full sentient rights.

Shattered Glass I, II, and III cover that series of events, over maybe a year? At this point I'm just pulling numbers out of my ass as far as chronology goes. At the beginning is the first meeting of the new Rogues, and the point where Vestara starts to turn her characteristic ambition onto being the best pilot in the squadron. (I might not give her an extra romance in this version, though. Between Ben and the QPP with Ahsoka, that would possibly just be too much in her life at once.) The Jedi also send a sizeable force, led by Leia, Kyp, Jaina, and most likely another of the Masters who's an okay negotiator, since Jaina and Kyp are really only there for specific other narrative reasons I won't go into at the moment. Their objective is to ensure decent living conditions on the planets that refuse Alliance representation for whatever reason, and also to keep an eye out for any sign that the military's movements are being influenced by corporations that are trying to avoid having their shit brought to justice. In that case, the Jedi are supposed to bring the corporations' shit to justice themselves. So the other Master is Corran, maybe? I do want to keep this part a summary, but there are indeed evil corporations doing evil schemes and they're stopped by the Jedi and the non-corrupt government, and the Hutts, after 25 millennia of being a galactic power, are finally rid of their criminal empire and stuff.

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Insulation 101: Benefits and Types of Insulation

Commercial building owners invest in quality insulation materials because of their numerous benefits. Insulation helps enhance the overall performance of any commercial building, decreases harmful greenhouse gas emissions, and helps keep your energy bills from increasing.  

In addition, adding insulation to your establishment can also reduce the number of noises coming in and out. This is beneficial mainly for establishments that require better acoustics or sound barriers. Let's learn more about the different types of insulation material available now.

Batt Insulation

Professionals use batt insulation efficiently, one of the most affordable options available today. It comes with two options; with or without facing. Professionals must place this per specifications to resist water vapor transfer. Most insulation today contains recycled materials such as sand. Fiberglass also includes sand which is an environmentally friendly content source.

Batt insulation can either be fiberglass, cotton, or stone wool blankets. Fiberglass is the most common type out of the rest. It is the perfect insulation for attics, walls, ceilings, crawl spaces, and basements.

Blown-in Insulation

When it comes to blown-in insulation, proper installation is a must. Professionals should utilize special equipment and safety measures to ensure long-term function. In addition to being primarily recycled, cellulose blown-in insulation also contains fire-retardant properties. It also resists insects, rodents, and mold and impressively creates a good sound barrier. Once the professionals finish the application, there are also available products with insulation that you can incorporate to enhance your commercial building, such as an insulated roof hatch.

Spray Foam Insulation

If you prefer an insulation material that forms an air barrier, then spray foam insulation should be the option on your list. This material can effectively cover your walls, floors, and ceiling cavities against air movement. This includes spaces around electrical outlets, light fixtures, and walls that meet windows and doors.

Professionals use spray foams in open cavities, like in new construction, crawl spaces, rim joists, and attics. You can also use this on remodeled homes. You can apply the spray foam if the cavities are unrestricted and accessible. Here are the two varieties of spray-foam insulation;

Closed-cell SPF- is a type of spray foam insulation that adds structural strength and is a rigid, vapor-resistant foam that doesn't require replacement in case of a flood.

Open-cell SPF- spray foam insulation that offers identical insulation advantages but does not act as a water barrier or vapor retarder.

Air Sealing

Controlling the air leakage of an establishment is critical to effective insulation. You can do a great job protecting an establishment, but if air can seep through gaps or cracks in the building envelope, you lose your valuable heated or conditioned air.

Concrete Block Insulation

A concrete block's center contains insulating materials such as polystyrene, polyisocyanurate or polyiso, and polyurethane. The hollow centers of concrete blocks can be filled by pouring and injecting loose foam beads or liquid foam. Some professionals create concrete blocks that support rigid foam inserts.  

Reflective System

Unlike most typical insulation, which resists convective and conductive heat flow, reflective insulation works by reflecting radiant heat away from your commercial building. These insulation types are best for hot and humid climates, primarily if you have cooling air ducts in the attic. According to research, radiant barriers can lower cooling costs by up to 5% to 10% when utilized in a warm, sunny temperature.  

There are still other insulation options available. Ensure to collaborate well with your architect, engineer, or contractor to choose the best insulation option based on your commercial building's needs and your project budget.  

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ROTTMNT rewatch S1 episodes 6-10 notes

First/Prev

Next (not finished yet...)

Character notes and thoughts:

Leo:

Thinks he could beat a professional wrestler (Shell in a Cell)

Forces his brothers to enter a maze bc he wants to prove he’s a champion and tries to lead them  (Shell in a Cell)

Reluctant to make a portal to get them out of there bc he wants to be on the wall of champions (Minotaur Maze)

“Get behind me! My trusty cloud of noxious gas will save you!” as he wastes gas spraying it near the civilian. (Bug Busters)

Immediately suspicious of big mama  (Bug Busters)

As a result, didn’t get captured by her  (Bug Busters)

Is a poor winner (Bug Busters)

Gets thrown off a roof by Draxum (Bug Busters)

“With my last breath, I told you so!” (Bug Busters)

Believes there’s no such thing as ghosts and ends up being right, though he was scared for a bit. (The Gumbus)

“donnie this is amazing. And I know that everything I saw sounds sarcastic, but im being completely genuine…this time.” (Stuck on You)

Thoughts: Minotaur Maze is probably the most Leo centric episode so far, showing his desire to prove himself, which he admits later in the episode, showing his self-awareness. He is also prone to getting a big head as shown when he wins the wrestling match to the point that he intrudes on Raph interest. Leo is also suspicious of Big Mama despite her friendly facade, maybe because he’s a little insincere himself. It’s interesting how he seems to be joking as he’s falling off a roof, as well. He knows how to play the funny man even when things are really bad.

Donnie:

“dead eye Donnie shoots and touchdown! Or insert correct sports reference”  (Bug Busters)

“this will teach you to complement my work and give me my first positive enforcement from a parent aged adult ever” -d to big mama  (Bug Busters)

“Donnie blocker” (Hypno! Part Deux)

“I don’t know whats crazier, a talking puppet or raph actually being right about something” (Mrs. Cuddles)

Bootyyyshaker9000 (Stuck on You)

Denies creating albearto (Al be Back)

Thoughts: Probably the most notable thing here is how Donnie felt betrayed by Big Mama because she is the only adult that has complemented his work. That was also why he was likely so quick to trust her. He also installs antivirus software on April’s phone, thinking she would try to download malware (he’s correct). He shows his care for people by making things that would help them (or Donnie’s version of helping).

Raph:

Fan of wrestling and ghost bear.  (Shell in a Cell)

Gets so mad about leo defeating ghost bear and letting it get to his head that he faces leo in the ring  (Shell in a Cell)

Stops being a fan of ghost bear when he realizes that hes a cheater (Shell in a Cell)

“Okay remember the plan. Attract, smash. Zap, smash. Bash, smash!” (Bug Busters)

“She’s a nice lady leo, whats not to trust?”, “you would hurt a nice spider lady’s feelings, would you leo” about big mama (spoilers, she was not a nice lady) (Bug Busters)

 Afraid of mrs cuddles and also probably cats (Mrs. Cuddles)

Not afraid of bullies, though (Mrs. Cuddles)

Decides that tying his brothers together is a good team building exercise

Wrote a teambuilding speech on his hand (Stuck on You)

Thoughts: He definitely takes teambuilding and leadership seriously, although his plans could use some work and are often a little overly simplistic. Interestingly, both he and Leo had episodes where they correctly distrusted someone, and the others didn’t believe them. Raph seems to be afraid of things that seem harmless, but not afraid of bullies or spider mutants. Meanwhile Leo seems to distrust a smooth talker like Big Mama. Maybe because Raph himself is very sweet, but has a bit of a temper, while Leo is a smooth talker himself. I like how he likes wrestling like 03 Raph.

Mikey:

Stole donnies thunder and stuff the entire episode without realizing it (Shell in a Cell)

Believes in ghosts (The Gumbus)

is a fan of a content creator who gets like no likes aside from him.  (The Gumbus)

Thinks hes as much of an artists as michalangelo (The Gumbus)

Is good at stacking cans and has the memory to remember how to stack them (The Gumbus)

Screams loudly and clings to his bros when scared. (Mrs. Cuddles)

Thoughts: He seems to like niche forms of art like can stacking. Once again, his impressive visual memory is on display with how he is able to remember how the cans were stacked. He can be a little oblivious and/or self-centered, as shown when he unintentionally stole Donnie’s thunder all throughout Cell in a Shell. He also seemingly has an active imagination as he believed in ghosts compared to someone more realistic like Leo (in all fairness, weirder things have happened in this franchise). He also seems to rely on his brothers for protection, being the youngest.

April:

 Wants to be acknowledged by a popular girl at her school ( Hypno! Part Deux)

Ignored the Donnie blocker  (Hypno! Part Deux)

Some guy at her school as a crush on her that she doesn’t reciprocate  (Hypno! Part Deux)

Is excited to go to a haunted store (The Gumbus)

Enjoys jumping into action (The Gumbus)

Thoughts: She’s a bit of a fish out of water among her peers, though she does want to fit in, even trying to download something that is clearly malware. Despite that she does have an admirer. She is shown once again to be brave, even enjoying going to what Mikey says in a haunted store.

Splinter:

Wont let his kids watch skateboarding bc he wants to watch commercials (The Longest Fight)

“I will never marry any of them off” (Mrs. Cuddles)

Sings opera well (Al be Back)

Thoughts: Still shown as neglectful. He won’t move off the TV for one day to let his kids watch their skateboarding. If Donnie’s response to Big Mama is any indication, he doesn’t openly acknowledge his sons’ efforts and talents. Like 03 Splinter, he can sing well in an Operatic voice (and likes TV)

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Where to start?

The biggest problem I've been having with sustainability and doing something about the mess we're in is .... where to start? How to start? So I'm going to give the Cliff Notes for my thinking and learning so far.

Decreasing use of fossil fuels (as fuels) is #1. Duh. Does this even need to be said? Half by 2030. None by 2050. That means our cars, our water heaters, our cook stoves, our ovens, our heat, etc etc etc. If you own it and it burns gas, petrol, diesel, natural gas, methane, propane, or whatever you call it, think about how you're going to phase it out.

By extension, increasing your renewable energy usage instead of electricity generated from fossil fuels is #2, and a subset of #1. Wind. Solar. Tidal. Geothermal. Hydroelectric. Etc. They are safe. They are proven. They don't put more carbon (and other pollutants) into the atmosphere.

Advocacy is #3, and the best way to achieve #1 and #2. Start at the top. It's powerful if you, a person, puts solar on their house (assuming you can afford a house or live where there's a lot of sunshine), but it's more powerful if your town pressures your local electric utility to install a solar project to power 1,000 homes. It's powerful if you install a heat pump but it's more powerful if your government passes a bill to pay for heat pumps for low-income homeowners. Etc etc etc. Attend a city council meeting. Write a letter. Yell at your congressperson.

Transportation is #4. Drive your goddamn cars less. Go electric. Take the bus. Take the train. Vacation closer to home.

#5 if a subset of #4, and is to to take fewer long flights. Seriously. You don't have to visit a foreign country every year for fun. Or more often than twice a year. (I'm more understanding about visiting family.) That business trip could be a Zoom call. Every time I get a message from someone that they're in Hawaii because they're getting away from <insert climate-change-caused-unpleasant-weather-here> I want to strangle them.

If you can, go vegetarian or vegan. If you can't, at least reduce your meat intake. Especially eat less beef. Eat less dairy if you can. (I'm totally a hypocrite on this one. I love dairy. But at least I don't eat beef and eat minimal meat, period, so I feel like I'm trying my best.)

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Exploring Stainless Steel Flanges: Types, Benefits, and Applications

Riddhi Siddhi Metal Impex is Best Stainless Steel Flange Manufacturers dives into the thriving world of stainless steel flange manufacturers in India. It offers a comprehensive guide to understanding why these products are in such high demand, both domestically and internationally, and what makes India a leading hub for this industry.

What Are Stainless Steel Flanges?

Stainless steel flanges are circular discs or rings with holes and a projecting rim. They are designed to connect various sections of piping or equipment by bolting them together and sealing with a gasket to prevent leakage. The material, stainless steel, is an alloy mainly composed of iron, chromium, and nickel, offering superior corrosion resistance and strength compared to regular steel. This corrosion resistance is especially important for applications involving harsh environments or exposure to chemicals.

Types of Stainless Steel Flanges

Weld Neck FlangesWeld neck flanges have a long, tapered hub and are ideal for high-pressure environments. Their structure distributes stress evenly, making them reliable in conditions with fluctuating pressure or high temperatures. They are welded directly to the pipe, providing a seamless connection.

Slip-On FlangesSlip-on flanges are easy to install as they slide over the end of the pipe and are welded in place. These are cost-effective and suitable for low-pressure applications, though they’re generally not as strong as weld neck flanges.

Socket Weld FlangesSocket weld flanges are typically used for smaller pipes in high-pressure systems. The pipe is inserted into the flange’s socket and welded at the outer rim, providing a strong seal.

Lap Joint FlangesLap joint flanges are used with a stub end fitting and are commonly applied in systems where disassembly is needed for maintenance or cleaning. They are ideal for applications requiring frequent dismantling, as the flange is not welded to the pipe.

Blind FlangesBlind flanges are used to close off or seal the end of a pipe, vessel, or pressure valve. They are commonly used in testing and maintenance, allowing sections of a system to be closed off without dismantling the entire pipeline.

Threaded FlangesThreaded flanges have a threaded bore that connects with a threaded pipe, which makes them ideal for low-pressure applications where welding is not feasible. They are mainly used in small-diameter applications.

Benefits of Stainless Steel Flanges

Corrosion ResistanceStainless steel flanges are highly resistant to rust, corrosion, and oxidation, even in challenging environments, including those with exposure to chemicals or seawater.

Strength and DurabilityDue to the strength of stainless steel, these flanges provide long-term durability, making them a cost-effective solution in the long run. Their mechanical properties remain stable under extreme temperatures and pressures.

Easy MaintenanceStainless steel flanges simplify the assembly and disassembly of pipes, facilitating easy maintenance and repair. Their resistance to corrosion also minimizes the need for frequent replacements.

Hygiene and CleanlinessStainless steel’s non-porous nature makes it resistant to bacterial growth, which is crucial in industries like food processing and pharmaceuticals, where hygiene is paramount.

VersatilityAvailable in a wide range of sizes and types, stainless steel flanges can adapt to a multitude of applications, from plumbing systems to high-pressure industrial pipelines.

Common Applications of Stainless Steel Flanges

Oil and Gas IndustryStainless steel flanges are used extensively in oil and gas pipelines, processing plants, and refineries. Their durability and corrosion resistance make them ideal for transporting oil, natural gas, and other hydrocarbons under high pressure and temperature conditions.

Chemical and Petrochemical IndustryThese industries often deal with corrosive chemicals, making stainless steel flanges a suitable choice. They are used in storage tanks, pipelines, and reactors, ensuring safe containment and transport of hazardous materials.

Food and Beverage IndustryStainless steel is non-reactive and easy to clean, which is essential for maintaining product quality and hygiene in the food and beverage industry. Flanges are widely used in processing plants, bottling facilities, and pipelines carrying food products.

Water TreatmentThe durability and resistance of stainless steel make it suitable for use in water treatment plants, where pipelines transport treated and untreated water. These flanges prevent leaks and withstand exposure to both chlorinated and untreated water.

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Future Trends in the Heat Exchangers Market: What to Expect

The global heat exchangers market was valued at approximately USD 18.19 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4% from 2024 to 2030. This growth is primarily driven by an increasing emphasis on efficient thermal management across various industries, including oil and gas, power generation, chemical and petrochemical, food and beverage, and HVAC and refrigeration. The rising demand from the chemical industry, combined with ongoing technological advancements and a focus on enhancing efficiency standards, is anticipated to propel the growth of the heat exchangers market.

In petrochemical facilities, processes often operate under high pressure and temperature, making the optimization of heat transfer and energy savings essential. This need for energy efficiency is likely to drive demand for advanced heat exchangers that can perform effectively under such conditions. Additionally, major power markets—including China, the United States, India, Russia, and Japan—are in the process of restructuring their operational models to incorporate renewable energy sources and improve energy utilization. The installation of heat exchangers as part of this transition is expected to further boost market demand.

Technological innovations, such as the integration of tube inserts into heat exchangers, are also expected to support market growth. Ongoing advancements aimed at enhancing energy efficiency, reducing total life cycle costs, improving durability, and increasing the compactness of heat exchangers will likely contribute to industry expansion.

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Market Dynamics

The rapid industrialization occurring in developing countries within the Asia Pacific region, combined with rising investments in manufacturing, industrial, and commercial projects, has significantly fueled the overall growth of the heat exchangers market in this area. This industrial expansion has led to greater demand for efficient thermal management solutions across various sectors. Additionally, the increased penetration of heat exchangers into diverse end-use industries—such as power generation, chemicals, HVAC and refrigeration, petrochemicals, and food and beverage—has further propelled market growth.

Moreover, there is a notable shift in demand for plate and frame heat exchangers not only from mature markets like Europe and North America but also from emerging economies in the Asia Pacific, including India and China. The growing success of plate and frame heat exchangers in China’s chemical industry can be linked to several key factors. These include a high level of industry fragmentation, which allows for a variety of applications and solutions, strong governmental support and regulation, increasingly stringent environmental regulations, and a rising emphasis on specialty chemicals. Together, these elements create a conducive environment for the adoption of innovative heat exchange technologies.

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