Author Topic: The UAE... (Read 16008 times)

Sprocketbek · « **Reply #120 on:** March 30, 2019, 10:34:41 pm »

Quote from: Skaiidawg on March 01, 2019, 04:56:01 pm

Quote from: I&horse on March 01, 2019, 03:17:33 pm
Does UAE use nuclear reactors for power?

They are using coal and gas. A nuclear power plant is being built now and nearing completion as far as I know.

Skaiidawg · « **Reply #121 on:** April 06, 2019, 06:56:28 am »

Quote from: Sprocketbek on March 30, 2019, 10:34:41 pm

Quote from: Skaiidawg on March 01, 2019, 04:56:01 pm
Quote from: I&horse on March 01, 2019, 03:17:33 pm
Does UAE use nuclear reactors for power?

They are using coal and gas. A nuclear power plant is being built now and nearing completion as far as I know.

Do you have more info?

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Sprocketbek · « **Reply #122 on:** April 06, 2019, 12:27:44 pm »

Quote from: Skaiidawg on April 06, 2019, 06:56:28 am

Quote from: Sprocketbek on March 30, 2019, 10:34:41 pm
Quote from: Skaiidawg on March 01, 2019, 04:56:01 pm
Quote from: I&horse on March 01, 2019, 03:17:33 pm
Does UAE use nuclear reactors for power?

They are using coal and gas. A nuclear power plant is being built now and nearing completion as far as I know.

Do you have more info?

Your statement is correct.
Unfortunately it is not something that can be discussed much on an open forum

I've been working in the UAE for about 20 months now.

Skaiidawg · « **Reply #123 on:** April 11, 2019, 08:14:31 am »

Food delivery any one? There are plenty of delivery guys on bikes delivering whatever. One such company is Deliveroo. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deliveroo

Skaiidawg · « **Reply #124 on:** April 11, 2019, 08:19:30 am »

I suppose its difficult to translate from one language to another

Skaiidawg · « **Reply #125 on:** April 11, 2019, 08:46:47 am »

The usual speed limit on the roads here in the UAE are basically the same as in SA, ranging from 40 to 120, with a buffer of 20km/h before the speed cameras are activated. The buffer rule is not applicable in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi where the indicated speed is the maximum and speed cameras are activated 1 km/h over that limit.

However between Al Ain and Abu Dhabi this is the maximum speed limit.

Skaiidawg · « **Reply #126 on:** April 17, 2019, 02:02:38 pm »

Good heavens why do the choose this type of decor? I dont want to walk here after a night out.....

Dorsland · « **Reply #127 on:** April 17, 2019, 02:08:05 pm »

Hier gaan ek nog lekker lees

Skaiidawg · « **Reply #128 on:** April 24, 2019, 12:19:48 pm »

Saw this classic car parked at the Dubai Mall.

Skaiidawg · « **Reply #129 on:** April 24, 2019, 12:48:02 pm »

I took this picture in the Ibn Battuta Mall. Which do you like better?

TeeJay · « **Reply #130 on:** April 24, 2019, 03:42:11 pm »

Can't see the pics

windswept · « **Reply #131 on:** April 24, 2019, 03:54:32 pm »

Quote from: TeeJay on April 24, 2019, 03:42:11 pm

Can't see the pics

Same.

Skaiidawg · « **Reply #132 on:** April 24, 2019, 04:02:38 pm »

Quote from: windswept on April 24, 2019, 03:54:32 pm

Quote from: TeeJay on April 24, 2019, 03:42:11 pm
Can't see the pics

Same.

Now?

TeeJay · « **Reply #133 on:** April 24, 2019, 04:32:17 pm »

Yep - working now - thanks

Love that Fiat 500 - original.

The black and white looks nice but then the colour one does as well - can't choose between the two

Thanks for posting

windswept · « **Reply #134 on:** April 24, 2019, 04:43:57 pm »

Skaiidawg · « **Reply #135 on:** May 01, 2019, 10:52:04 pm »

As mentioned before we are constructing reverse osmosis desalination plants. Water are fed into the plant via 3 humongous pipes (2m diametre) which stretches 2km into the sea.
We are using HDPE pipes as it is cheaper than GRP pipes. The HDPE pipes need to be welded together, the welding process is in simple terms heating the ends of the plastic pipes to a certain temperature and then pushing the ends of the pipes together fusing them to each other. We weld lines of 300m, add concrete collars, that will act as ballasts, pulling the lines into the sea and then sinking them at the correct place.
Each weld takes about 3 hours to complete, so we are going to weld pipes for the next 4 months......

HDPE pipes

Welding machine

Welding machine and rollers for the welded pipes

Schematic of the sinking of the pipes

husky · « **Reply #136 on:** May 02, 2019, 02:13:42 pm »

I know you are doing it but check every aspect of the HDPE composition, third party testing and welding inspection, cleaning and certification. I have a ticklish little problem at the moment with HDPE.

Very interesting project.

Skaiidawg · « **Reply #137 on:** May 03, 2019, 10:48:20 am »

Quote from: husky on May 02, 2019, 02:13:42 pm

I know you are doing it but check every aspect of the HDPE composition, third party testing and welding inspection, cleaning and certification. I have a ticklish little problem at the moment with HDPE.

Very interesting project.

Thanks for mentioning it and as you have said we have everything in place.

Skaiidawg · « **Reply #138 on:** May 09, 2019, 02:54:46 pm »

OK I am on the East coast of KSA at the moment and had to go to our office in Riyad, roughly 450kms away. So here is a couple of pictures of the trip.