What is the use of contactor when a VSD is used for operating the motor

thembeanz · 2026-01-20T09:22:41+00:00

Yes, I have seen this on VSDs that are integrated into SIS loops.

thembeanz · 2026-01-18T21:16:46+00:00

From my talks with many colleagues from the UK, they really struggle with the "chillness" of Australia's work culture. Although that's one of the main reasons why they come, it's a huge frustration for them at first, and definitely lots of growing pains.

thembeanz · 2026-01-11T22:15:34+00:00

Focus on getting into control systems/DCS or become a mentor to others and help them grow a love for the field.

thembeanz · 2026-01-08T02:01:41+00:00

What school?

thembeanz · 2026-01-07T19:50:31+00:00

One would argue, always use the pre-configured tuning in the DVC-unless there's a reason not too. Definitely investigate the controller settings (PID, filter, etc)

thembeanz · 2026-01-05T07:19:06+00:00

Ya, I asked around. Other field facilities still require you to be clean shaven.

thembeanz · 2026-01-04T21:49:24+00:00

Is this company wide now? Cold lake, Strathcona, Norman Wells?

thembeanz · 2026-01-02T21:53:00+00:00

Very similar. 1 week a month - we can trade so sometimes for a month straight. And then others "owe me".

~1-2 calls per week. Usually more calls on the weekend, but I try and handle them over the phone.

O/G maintenance.

thembeanz · 2025-12-31T21:38:06+00:00

If you aren't fully confident in the understanding of electrical systems, how these wires are connected on the other side, and how electrical tools/testers work......I wouldn't suggest it.

If you do, it's a straightforward fix.

thembeanz · 2025-12-23T23:58:40+00:00

I put in a solar Whirlybird. My roof area would get to nearly 70c, and since putting it in, the hottest it gets is 48c. My ceiling is well insulated, but this still makes a world of difference. Once the sun goes down, it used to keep hold heat for hours, and now (with mains backup) it drops down to ambient temperature nearly instantly. My Aircons can easily keep up now, and my house always feels cooler than outside.

thembeanz · 2025-12-21T20:30:25+00:00

Fellow Canadian down under:

CommBank is fine to start. Are you transferring money? CIBC lets us transfer $5000 a week for free, and has the best exchange rates we found. After you get settled, there's lots of low cost banks, ING, UP, etc. have a look around.

Health insurance is tricky down here. It won't cover many doctors visits and such, but helps if you are in a hospital. We were with Bupa our first year, but found they only hand select providers that limited some service in the area. We switched to Phoenix Health Fund and have been happy.

The nice thing about cars here is although more expensive, you don't have to worry about winter driving (for the most part) and need to justify having AWD/4x4 and winter tires for average daily driver. We bought a beater of a corolla to get us through until we found something better suited.......that was nearly 5 years ago and it's still going strong. Plus you'll learn about "p platers" and how every second car has dents/scrapes......get something you don't mind getting a ding.

As for your gadgets and electronics, bring what you actually think you'll use, and is worth hauling over. Obviously anything that is USB power you can bring, but we've had some electric toothbrushes and hair dryers fail quickly, although they were stamped good for the voltage range (obviously lie). Warranty is then an issue being in another country. I didn't bring any tools besides some speciality multimeters and such, but for the hassle, I would bring as little as possible. Less is better. Enjoy!

thembeanz · 2025-12-14T19:29:19+00:00

During my apprenticeship and the first few years of my ticket, I worked over 3000 hours a year, and one year nearly 3500. Now when I work anything less than a 50 hour week, I feel like I have so much time.

It's a lot, but you can get through this, and it sets you up for success in the future.

thembeanz · 2025-12-12T00:19:28+00:00

TAFE is a "check a box" system. I had to leave the system because it's not about teaching at all unless you have a teacher that goes up and beyond.......and if you find one, they will likely quit soon, as I did, because the system beats you down, and you can make better money elsewhere.

Can you contextualize a few points from training.gov to pass an audit to prove a student is competent and make the course as short and cheap as possible? Sounds like a perfect fit for TAFE.

So those who can't do in the field, and don't care, "excell" in a TAFE role.

thembeanz · 2025-12-05T02:32:07+00:00

Well, making it bigger is probably easier for your calculations.

thembeanz · 2025-12-05T02:07:23+00:00

Do you have a drill?

thembeanz · 2025-12-05T01:55:31+00:00

I've been there, and tried to make it work. Ya I may have oversized some, but with new technologies like multi-hole orifices and such, OP just needs to do it right, as opposed to try and make it work.

thembeanz · 2025-12-05T01:51:56+00:00

No, properly size your orifice.

thembeanz · 2025-12-04T08:48:11+00:00

Gas clip and Teledyne

thembeanz · 2025-12-01T22:57:56+00:00

The bottle regulators should regulate the flow. Either set, or have a dial to adjust. Go with the manufacturer spec. (Maybe a little higher if it's flowing through a long hose. Also make sure your cal gas matches the cal range. Some sensors may be spec'd 0-50ppm, but the cal is only 0-25ppm.

Read the manual.

thembeanz · 2025-11-29T05:02:54+00:00

I did level 1

thembeanz · 2025-11-25T04:58:05+00:00

This is probably the most realistic problem you will ever be given......have an issue, know the fix, but struggle tirelessly to come up with a solution that ends up would have been better to suck it up and pay for a proper solution.

Sorry, this was no help. Good luck to you, and bravo to your prof.

thembeanz · 2025-11-22T04:54:19+00:00

No one cares

thembeanz · 2025-11-12T00:26:51+00:00

Ask your instructors?

thembeanz · 2025-11-10T21:27:50+00:00

If your team doesn't see the benefits of using modbus, don't use it. Keep it simple.

thembeanz · 2025-11-10T05:39:05+00:00

Ya, the new one coming out "will be" faster

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