http://www.englishforums.com/search/pro.htm?q=user%3aSqueaky&o=DateDescendingSearch results for 'user:Squeaky'en-USXMOD (Build: 3616.28671)http://www.englishforums.com/English/LaughterIsTheBestMedicine/vmwxq/post.htm#396807Thu, 26 Jul 2007 01:32:49 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:396807squeakyGreat video. Thanks for sharing it...http://www.englishforums.com/English/Bark/vrmkq/post.htm#337872Sat, 10 Mar 2007 21:59:28 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:337872squeakyif it is the ship or barge then the correct spelling is barque.http://www.englishforums.com/English/InTheInterestOfTime/vrczq/post.htm#335114Sat, 03 Mar 2007 01:26:15 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:335114squeakyTo me it looks as if the word saving has been omitted from the sentence. In the interest of saving time, we ask that you hold your questions until all speakers have finished their presentations.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatWordDescribeGiving/dqnph/post.htm#333542Tue, 27 Feb 2007 02:15:46 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:333542squeakyIndefatigable Unyielding...http://www.englishforums.com/English/ALargeShinyObjectFloating-Sea/2/dxpjz/Post.htm#325296Tue, 06 Feb 2007 20:44:11 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:325296squeakyShipping containers are all different colours, with company emblems on them as well and... some are bright and shiny. Your from Singapore which is the 2nd. largest port in the world so you should be able to see plenty of them being loaded and unloaded at the docks at places like Pasir Panjang etc. When ships encounter bad weather they are frequently washed overboard and then float around and become a danger to the navigation of other vessels and maybe a source of pollution as well. Hope this has given you some food for thought......http://www.englishforums.com/English/ALargeShinyObjectFloating-Sea/dxpjz/post.htm#324781Mon, 05 Feb 2007 20:23:45 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:324781squeakyA shipping container. after all they fall off ships quite frequently.http://www.englishforums.com/English/UniversityUnited/dczjw/post.htm#262112Sun, 03 Sep 2006 10:19:43 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:262112squeakyunanimous...http://www.englishforums.com/English/GasLeakage/drdhr/post.htm#252137Thu, 03 Aug 2006 22:07:53 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:252137squeakyHi Antonija....... I agree with Alan, i think you could use a better word than 'disturbance'. Some better general alternatives I think you could use are; 'stoppage' , 'breakdown' or even 'interruption'. But to fully answer your example I need to alter it somewhat with some minor additions. I hope this is what you had in mind. See what you think... Due to an interruption in the process a dangerous situation was created when gas leaked, chemicals were spilt and dangerous leaks of scalding steam and hot water began. This led to an increased risk of fires, explosions and personal injury.http://www.englishforums.com/English/LookedFor/cqdzw/post.htm#247276Thu, 20 Jul 2006 07:27:02 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:247276squeaky'proofing of wood', 'wood proofing'.... Alan, I suspected that was the case. So just calling it a 'sealant' would cover many applications.... It has a wide number of applications in the production of candles, matches, in the food industry, production of paper, use as a sealant and alike.http://www.englishforums.com/English/UnwantedThings/cqvcp/post.htm#247007Wed, 19 Jul 2006 12:47:25 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:247007squeakyA few alterations and additions........see what you think.? 39.1.7.1. An overview for the role of Process Plant Operators in the Oil Industry. On the oil field the operators manage and supervise the flow of oil from the oil-wells through to the separation of any unwanted materials. They operate pumps and arrange for the oil to be piped away to tanks, then monitor the oil flows, tank levels, temperatures and so on. The process of oil separation and preparation is automated. It is an entirely closed system and in normal operation the operators have no contact with the oil.http://www.englishforums.com/English/FuelOil/cqdzk/post.htm#246990Wed, 19 Jul 2006 12:14:36 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:246990squeakyAlan.es wrote: the amount of sulphur because of the corrosion. the amount of sulphur because it leads to corrosion.http://www.englishforums.com/English/LookedFor/cqdzw/post.htm#246962Wed, 19 Jul 2006 11:04:01 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:246962squeakyParaffin is a product which is in much demand. 'proofing of wood'... do you mean as like a protective coating for wood ?http://www.englishforums.com/English/UseApplication/cqccz/post.htm#246440Tue, 18 Jul 2006 01:15:30 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:246440squeakyAntonija wrote: Is there such thing as ''engine petrol''? Well petrol is used as a fuel in petrol engines . e.g. motor vehicles. I'm not aware that it has other widespread usage. But are you referring to the different grades of petrol ? For example petrol can be marketed in 2 grades. Regular and Super. I suspect that just 'petrol' would suffice for your example. Atonija wrote: have to satisfy the ecological demands. have to satisfy Government environmetal criteria/standards. have to satisfy International environmental criteria/standards.http://www.englishforums.com/English/BigHeights/cqccj/post.htm#246437Tue, 18 Jul 2006 00:46:34 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:246437squeakyAntonija... I'm not sure how technical you want to be with writing your papers. But I'll just make a suggestion for you to consider. With regards to the freezing of the fuel on jet planes, and at other places where machinery has to functiion in sub-zero temperatures. The wax content of the fuel starts to separate out and develop crystals and will interrupt or stop the running of the machinery. This fuel has been specially made/blended to overcome these conditions so what is important here is the 'pour point'of the fuel. This is essentially the lowest point that the fuel will flow at, so the fuel is specially manufactured to function above that temperature, possibly 10deg. C for diesel fuel. So just wondering if it would...http://www.englishforums.com/English/FinnishFolkSong/cxncg/post.htm#246423Mon, 17 Jul 2006 23:10:06 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:246423squeakyHi Ruslana... I asked a friend from Finland about your song. Apparently it's a folk song called 'Ievan Polkka'. But listening to it even she couldn't determine the lyrics in your version. It's been altered for some reason or maybe it's to do with different dialects. Anyhow she provided this address http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ievan_Polkkahttp://www.englishforums.com/English/Coke/cqccc/post.htm#246304Mon, 17 Jul 2006 13:02:13 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:246304squeakyCoke is a solid residue of the cracking process. It's carbon percentage by mass is from 87 to 99.5 percent. It is resistant to acids and bases (alkalis) and is not capable of being melted.http://www.englishforums.com/English/Deparaffination/cqrlg/post.htm#246150Sun, 16 Jul 2006 23:36:46 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:246150squeakyThe less oil content in the paraffin, the better paraffin it is. or maybe.... The less oil content in the paraffin makes for a better grade of paraffin.http://www.englishforums.com/English/Wax/2/cqrvg/Post.htm#245821Sat, 15 Jul 2006 12:45:44 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:245821squeakyGrammar Geek wrote: Some women use melted wax and then strip it off, pulling the hair with it. Ouch ..!!!http://www.englishforums.com/English/LargerAndLarger/cppzc/post.htm#245818Sat, 15 Jul 2006 12:27:29 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:245818squeakyAntonija wrote: I understand it as: advancement of oil processing happened because of the development of the car industry. is this what you had in mind ? advances in the oil processing industry were made in line with the development of the car industry.http://www.englishforums.com/English/BranchesOfEconomy/cpqld/post.htm#245816Sat, 15 Jul 2006 12:15:53 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:245816squeakyLube oils......Yes a short name for lubrication/lubricating. Lubrication oils would also include oil for hydraulic machinery.http://www.englishforums.com/English/TickToItiveness/cqrdg/post.htm#245791Sat, 15 Jul 2006 08:34:58 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:245791squeakycompetitiveness..http://www.englishforums.com/English/InForMedicalPurposes/cppzl/post.htm#245705Fri, 14 Jul 2006 23:10:25 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:245705squeakyOil has been known in our country since the sixteenth century when it was used for lubrication and medicinal purposes. Oil research and production began in Medimurje (Selnica) and near Kutina (Mikleuska), then in the post war period this was increased especially in the Pannonian pool. Intensive research is being carried out on the sea bed of the Adriatic near the islands of Jabluka, Palagruza and Mijlet. South from *** sufficient gas has been found to justify further exploration in this area.http://www.englishforums.com/English/BranchesOfEconomy/cpqld/post.htm#245565Fri, 14 Jul 2006 12:38:42 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:245565squeakyOil and it's derivatives are one of the most important and vital energy sources. It is also the raw material for the synthesis of a large number of various chemical compounds and products which are essential in all branches of the modern economy and life style. Oil is a rich source of organic compounds. Numerous products are obtained from the processing of oil such as petrol, kerosenes, diesel fuel, ether, fuel oils, a wide range of lube oils and greases, paraffins, bitumen and others. Oil derivatives are the raw material used by the the petrochemical industry for the production of plastics, synthetic rubber, fats, acids, etc.http://www.englishforums.com/English/EstimatedAt/cppzk/post.htm#245464Fri, 14 Jul 2006 04:55:10 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:245464squeakyThe total land and ocean reserves are estimated at 150 billion tonnes. Apart from these, there are other considerable reserves of oil held in oil shales which are estimated at 400 billion tonnes. Annual consumption of oil today is about 3,0 billion tonnes (1986). Today the total world oil production is 2,8 billion tonnes.http://www.englishforums.com/English/DampProtection/cpxdb/post.htm#244904Wed, 12 Jul 2006 10:46:44 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:244904squeakyOil was used for protecting walls against dampness.http://www.englishforums.com/English/OilField/cplrh/post.htm#244059Mon, 10 Jul 2006 00:32:26 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:244059squeakyI think i can improve on your middle sentence. See what you think... The value of oil primarily depends on the recoverable content of the lighter fractions ( those used for petrol, petroleum and gas oils) and on the sulphur content. The more lighter fractions present and less sulphur content, makes the oil more valuable.http://www.englishforums.com/English/MassShare/cplrk/post.htm#244058Mon, 10 Jul 2006 00:13:44 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:244058squeakyOil is a hydrocarbon in liquid form which contains dissolved hydrocarbon gases. In addition it also contains solid particles and other substances (compounds which contain sulphur, nitrogen and oxygen) which can make (or,which can total) up to 5 percent of its mass. Hydrocarbons are paraffin, aromatic and naptha structures.http://www.englishforums.com/English/ChemicalComposition/cplrg/post.htm#244048Sun, 09 Jul 2006 23:34:03 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:244048squeakyI thought the word 'viscous' would be a better alternative than 'sticky'. Especially as your speaking of oil in general terms. Oil is a viscous liquid of brown-greenish colour.http://www.englishforums.com/English/RingShape/cpkdx/post.htm#243711Sat, 08 Jul 2006 07:50:21 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:243711squeakyOops....seems Alan and myself were replying at the same time. I hope his interpretation is the correct one.http://www.englishforums.com/English/RingShape/cpkdx/post.htm#243710Sat, 08 Jul 2006 07:43:39 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:243710squeakyHi Atonija...This is obviously to do with certain processes/stages in the refinery. The second part it is a bit confusing. I'm not familiar with 'the short side chain' and also 'napthene ring' so I'm guessing they are stages or sections of the refining process and I've rearraged it accordingly. I hope I haven't altered your original context. Aromatic hydrocarbons are ring shaped. The aromatic content of the oil grows with a corresponding increase in the average molecular mass of the fraction. In the lower fractions there are aromatics with a single nucleus which ('are sent through' or 'belong to') the short side chain (petrol). In the higher fractions there are condensed aromatics and other aromatics which ('are sent to'or...http://www.englishforums.com/English/SulphurCompounds/cpjwl/post.htm#243698Sat, 08 Jul 2006 07:09:18 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:243698squeakyAnother way to put it would be along these lines.... The least amounts of sulphur are found in the lighter fractions as opposed to the heavier fractions (bitumen, fuel oils) which contain higher (or 'substantially higher') percentages of sulphur.http://www.englishforums.com/English/JetFuel/cprzx/post.htm#240985Wed, 28 Jun 2006 19:46:42 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:240985squeakythe jet fuel that you listed in your example is a grade of kerosene.http://www.englishforums.com/English/Breaking/cprzj/post.htm#240843Wed, 28 Jun 2006 11:35:46 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:240843squeakyI wouldn't substitute the word 'decomposing' for 'breaking', it is fine. However if you use 'breaking down' it gives a more apt description of what is happening in the process. In the refinery process stream there is a 'fractionating tower' which 'breaks' the heavier fractions into lighter 'fractions'. So the word 'breaking' is very appropriate in this context. So for your example I would word it this way..... This is achieved by introducing the atmospheric residue and heavy vacuum residues to a cracking process. In this stage of the process the temperature, pressure and catalysts applied on the heavier fractions lead to the breaking down of the larger molecules into lighter fractions.http://www.englishforums.com/English/BlueBlood/cxnzz/post.htm#239727Sat, 24 Jun 2006 21:18:14 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:239727squeakyyes, very similar.. a person of blue blood belongs to the royal family.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatIsTheRightWord/cxkgh/post.htm#239522Sat, 24 Jun 2006 03:05:11 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:239522squeakyrelinquish.... Please be kind enough to relinquish Mr. John from his duties for two weeks for he will be participating in the Royal Celebrations as a General Supervisor.http://www.englishforums.com/English/SiltOoze/cxwrm/post.htm#238986Thu, 22 Jun 2006 11:11:02 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:238986squeakywell yes, solids would be a better word than silt. Because some of the solids are so fine that they are held in suspension in the oil. But silt and ooze are two different components. As for 'ooze', this can be a name for a mixture of waxes and asphaltenes that are liquid by-products of the refining process. But the word 'sludge' would be a better word to use than 'ooze'.http://www.englishforums.com/English/DateAppointmentElse/cxwgh/post.htm#238787Wed, 21 Jun 2006 23:06:14 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:238787squeakyLcchang wrote: Dear teachers, When we studied English at school, we learned that to go out with a girl/ boy is having a " date ". And, to meet someone for business or to go to a job interview is called an " appointment ". What about meeting a friend who may be my best friend/ buddy? Say, if I want to see him at three. Can I go like " I have a meeting with my friend at three. "? This simple question has tasked my brain for a while. Please advise. LCChang 'I have a meeting with my friend at three'. Your sentence is fine.http://www.englishforums.com/English/SiltOoze/cxwrm/post.htm#238783Wed, 21 Jun 2006 22:49:58 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:238783squeakyAntonija wrote: Which is correct? Thank you. The major part of salt and silt/ooze is removed from oil yet on the oil field. The majority of the water, salts and larger solids are removed on the oil fields.http://www.englishforums.com/English/PetroleumForIllumination/2/cxgxq/Post.htm#238782Wed, 21 Jun 2006 22:41:16 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:238782squeakyat one time there was a product marketed as 'lighting kerosene' by one of the oil companies. and yes, kerosene would be included in the range of different 'fuel oils'.http://www.englishforums.com/English/CanTellDoesBeyondMean/cxjcz/post.htm#238761Wed, 21 Jun 2006 21:20:08 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:238761squeaky'exceed' or 'exceeded'....http://www.englishforums.com/English/SmallerAmounts/cxwrx/post.htm#238570Wed, 21 Jun 2006 11:54:17 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:238570squeakyooze/sludge/silt... I have had much experience in purifying fuel and lubricating oils with my career and because crude oil is a fluid the word you need in this example is 'solids'. When crude oil is pumped out of the ground it is contaminated with sand, small rocks, water, wax and traces of different chemicals. The 'solids' are removed in the first stages of the refining process.http://www.englishforums.com/English/SomethingWentToWater/cxzxr/post.htm#237589Mon, 19 Jun 2006 05:24:16 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:237589squeaky'went to water'....the literal meaning is derived from ice melting. i.e. you go from a hard state to a soft or weak state. If two people have a heated argument and one then backs down, he is said to have 'went to water'http://www.englishforums.com/English/Assortment/cxbpj/post.htm#236865Fri, 16 Jun 2006 21:39:50 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:236865squeakyBy using both terms this covers the entire process from when the oil is pumped out of the ground to when it is refined and sold to customers. So if this is included in the context of this author's article then my answer would be, yes...http://www.englishforums.com/English/Pipeline/cxbpq/post.htm#236862Fri, 16 Jun 2006 21:27:16 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:236862squeakyThen you could word it... in 1979 an additional pipeline was built which linked/connected Omisalj on the island of Krk to Sisak (the Adriatic pipeline-Janaf)http://www.englishforums.com/English/MeansOfTransport/cxbpn/post.htm#236680Fri, 16 Jun 2006 07:26:21 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:236680squeakyI agree it needs to be broken down into smaller sentences. Maybe something along these lines... Pipeline systems are the simplest and cheapest means of transporting oil from the oil fields to the sea ports. From the ports it is pumped onto tankers which transport it to big oil terminals and individual refineries from where it is piped and distributed to depots and individual customers.http://www.englishforums.com/English/AFamousFruitInMyCountry/2/cnlwl/Post.htm#236600Fri, 16 Jun 2006 02:43:28 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:236600squeakyYes...in size and shape they are somewhat similar.http://www.englishforums.com/English/Assortment/cxbpj/post.htm#236598Fri, 16 Jun 2006 02:40:27 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:236598squeaky'Oil refining' is the common term to used. The oil is broken down into different 'grades' of refined petroleum products.http://www.englishforums.com/English/ReallySomething/cnmvh/post.htm#235211Mon, 12 Jun 2006 13:52:36 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:235211squeakyIt is an Americanism...."something special" is probably the english equivalent.http://www.englishforums.com/English/HowCallHouseWithoutDecorations/cnglz/post.htm#235210Mon, 12 Jun 2006 13:49:33 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:235210squeaky"Just the basic shell of the house with no fittings"http://www.englishforums.com/English/OvertimeCharge/cnxgj/post.htm#235198Mon, 12 Jun 2006 13:28:36 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:235198squeakyIn my country some or industries pay with an hourly rate. So if you exceed the normal agreed work hours and are required to work more hours, then you get paid overtime at "penalty rates" which is an agreed hourly rate in excess of your normal work hours.