How did nominal come to mean "within acceptable tolerances"?
The aeronautical sense of nominal derives from engineering where the nominal value is the specified dimension and the reference point for tolerances. The Free Dictionary offers the …
Difference between 460V and 480V regarding... | Eng-Tips
Oct 18, 2006 · The present NEMA standard is to nameplate motors at 460V for operation on a nominal 480V system. This allows for the unavoidable voltage drop that occurs between the …
Working Volume and Nominal Capacity | Eng-Tips
Mar 20, 2013 · Dear All, I'm an ealry graduated Mechanical Engineer and In my company I'm working on Design of static equipments as P.Vessel,Tank and Heat Exhangers. Concerning to …
ambiguity - The many meanings of "nominal" - English Language …
Dec 23, 2016 · For example, Dictionary.com gives as many as ten definitions! adjective being such in name only; so-called; putative: a nominal treaty; the nominal head of the country. (of a …
Absolute vs. Nominal | Eng-Tips
Dec 23, 2004 · Hi, I would like to know how we can convert a fluid filter absolute micron rating to nominal micron rating. If there is a way. Thanks. dtai
ACI 318-19 Aggregate Size Discrepancy | Eng-Tips
Jun 6, 2024 · "Nominal" is another question. Perhaps there is some tolerance for larger than normal aggregate that's not predominant in the size distribution. Question i) Do 25.2.1 and …
Corrosion allowance vs. Mill tolerance (whom to add first in …
Aug 26, 2009 · The correct procedure is obviously: -take the nominal pipe thickness less undertolerance to obtain the minimum wall thickness in the new condition -withdraw the …
Converting Wind to ASCE 7-05 from Ultimate | Eng-Tips
Aug 1, 2017 · Am I correct in thinking Vasd is the same as ASCE 7-05 design wind speed? If so, it looks like ASCE 7-10 ans IBC 2012 back calculate wind speeds differently. Does anyone know …
PWHT THICKNESS REQUIREMENTS ASME SECTION VIII DIV 1 | Eng …
Jul 29, 2019 · Sumit, reply to ur queries : If you tell me what is the use of UW-40 (f) (1) through (6) ? reply - this clauses explain definition of nominal thickness for various weld configurations like …
ASME II Part D Definition of "Nominal Chemical Composition
Oct 23, 2007 · Does someone know the criteria to "group" the ASME Materials inside one of the family stated inside the ASME Section II Part D? Example of AMSE II-D Groups for the …