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Take Risk Out Of Full Scale ProjectsPilot plants demonstrate the feasibility of proposed process technologies for real-world operations.
Find Competitive Advantage With Asset ManagementBy Drew D. Troyer, CRE, CMRP, Contributing Editor Most people think of reliable asset management as maintenance. This is natural. How many, though, also think of it as an opportunity to create a competitive advantage? Let’s explore. Some years back, researchers Robert H. Hayes and Steven C. Wheelwright created a model showing how operational excellence […]
8 KPIs To Improve Your Lube ProgramRemembering the adage, ‘what gets measured gets done,’ is key to ensuring effective lubrication practices.
ON THE FLOOR
Each month we talk with maintenance and technology professionals about their views and pressing problems on the factory floor.
FMEA or RCM: Is There a Difference?Q: Should I do a FMEA or RCM to resolve a machine issue? A:The short answer is that it depends on several things, primarily frequency of occurrence and severity of the failure mode. I frequently am asked, what’s the difference between doing an FMEA (failure mode and effects analysis) and an RCM (reliability-centered maintenance) evaluation?
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Create a Material BOMBy Kristina Gordon, Illumiti A bill of materials or BOM, as it is called in SAP, is a useful tool as it allows the maintenance planner to easily view the materials associated with a specific piece of equipment. This saves time and money.
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Improve Through Culture ChangeWhen I visit and/or assess plants, the largest roadblock to improvement that I encounter continues to be a need to improve culture. When enterprises experience success in this area, it usually comes from one of two paths: • communicating a clear, understandable vision that is believable and carries easily identified benefits • dissatisfaction that people […]
- Find Competitive Advantage With Asset Management
By Drew D. Troyer, CRE, CMRP, Contributing Editor Most people think of reliable asset management as maintenance. This is natural. How many, though, also think of it as an opportunity to create a competitive advantage? Let’s explore. Some years back, researchers Robert H. Hayes and Steven C. Wheelwright created a model showing how operational excellence […]
Asset Management: Evolution to RevolutionQ: Asset management is changing rapidly. Where is it all headed? A: Maintenance and reliability concepts have been evolving for a long time with increasing complexity and capabilities. This is further complicated by global competition, the high number of trades/technicians leaving the workforce, changing business dynamics, and the ongoing need to improve culture.
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- Create a Material BOM
By Kristina Gordon, Illumiti A bill of materials or BOM, as it is called in SAP, is a useful tool as it allows the maintenance planner to easily view the materials associated with a specific piece of equipment. This saves time and money.
Reliability Engineers Are STO EssentialsDon’t overlook the value reliability engineering can deliver to your shutdown/turnaround/outage events.
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Brush Up on Mag-Meter BasicsMag meters (electromagnetic flow meters) offer a number of benefits in fluid-handling applications.
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ICML Sets Standard For Best PracticesThe International Council of Machinery Lubrication has introduced ICML 55.1, a new standard for lubrication-management programs.
Keep Your Air Compressors HealthyAn air compressor is similar to the human body. It requires routine upkeep and regular checkups to make sure it’s functioning as designed.
Div1 Cabinet CoolersHazardous Location Cabinet Cooler systems have UL classified designation for Div1 environments including Class I Div 1, Groups A, B, C, and D; Class II Div 1, Groups E, F, and G; and Class III environments. With a cooling capacity to 5,600 Btu/hr., they are CE compliant and available for NEMA 4 and 4X enclosures. […]
Power Supply for Applications to SIL 3Quint Power line includes a single-device solution that meets functional safety applications to Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 3. The QUINT 20+ power supply has an integrated decoupling MOSFET and double overvoltage protection circuitry to meet rigorous SIL 3 safety regulations without the need for external redundancy. The unit uses a single conformally coated device solution […]
Internal-Mix Spray NozzlesThe 1/8 NPT small internal-mix spray nozzles atomize fluids at a rate of 42 gal./hr. The nozzles mix the liquid and air inside the cap, produce fine atomization, and can be used on liquids with a viscosity to 300 centipoise. The products are available in narrow-angle round pattern, wide-angle round pattern, and flat-fan pattern and […]
Sonic ImagerThe ii900 sonic imager is said to allow users to quickly and visually pinpoint the location of compressed air, gas, and vacuum-system leaks in minutes. Using an array of microphones combined with SoundSight technology, the handheld unit filters out background noise so users can accurately locate leaks in compressed air systems, even in the noisiest […]
Software for Thermal-Image ProcessingThermal Studio, a thermal image-analysis and reporting software, manages large sets of images and videos. For use with the company’s thermal handheld cameras, optical gas imaging (OGI) cameras, and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) with thermal cameras, the software’s processing capabilities and automation are designed to streamline workflow and increase productivity. The software includes new measurement […]
