What is failed open valve?

What is failed open valve? Fail Open (FO) means that when there is a loss of signal, the valve opens. If you are using your valve in a back pressure application, such as holding pressure on a separator, a fail open valve would allow you to prevent excessive pressure build up on the upstream side […]

Is NASA really sending names to Mars?

Is NASA really sending names to Mars? NASA’s “Send Your Name to Mars” campaign invited people around the globe to submit their names to ride along on the rover. And people did – with a grand total of 10,932,295 names submitted. Those names now sit on the surface of Mars, written on three fingernail-sized chips […]

How does Cadillac XTS AWD work?

How does Cadillac XTS AWD work? XTS is the only luxury sedan with standard Magnetic Ride Control – the world’s fastest-reacting suspension – while the advanced all-wheel-drive system uses Haldex technology with an electronic limited-slip differential to transfer power front-to-back, and side-to-side, along the rear axle. Is the XTS Cadillac 4 wheel drive? Like its […]

What does mound mean in cooking?

What does mound mean in cooking? A technique, used to give sauces texture, flavor and a glossy appearance, where pieces of cold, unsalted butter are rapidly stirred into a sauce immediately before serving. What is culinary term for asparagus? Asparagus, or garden asparagus, folk name sparrow grass, scientific name Asparagus officinalis, is a perennial flowering […]

How do you know a stamp is legit?

How do you know a stamp is legit? The real stamp glows green. The glow of the counterfeit is more blue, showing off brighteners in the paper (which could trigger cancellation machines). The fakes even have microprinting. Are fake stamps a thing? In general, philatelic fakes and forgeries are labels that look like postage stamps […]

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