Curing a Raw Water Pumping Facility’s Unremitting Driveshaft Failures Part 2 of 2
In the first part of this article, a major pump OEMs had invited Mechanical Solutions, Inc. to resolve an occurrence of multiple pump driveshaft...
Making More “Elbow” Room
In industrial installations, process plants are designed to minimize floor space. Abbreviated floor space can result in inadequate short runs of straight pipe required...
Taking an Independent Path
Direct sourcing of electronic components for the industrial control equipment industry used to be pretty simple. An OEM would order direct from...
Pump Refurbishment Package Focuses on Energy Efficiency
An Australian company that specializes in both on-site and off-site pump refurbishment is finding that energy efficiency is an important driver in its refurbishment...
How to Check a Motor Armature for Damaged Windings
If you have access to a volt/ohm meter, there are three quick checks you can do that will tell you if a motor armature...
Meet the Future: Edge Programmable Industrial Controllers: Part 2 of 2
By Benson Hougland, Opto 22
In part 1 of this article, we introduced the dilemma faced by a glass...
Significant Cost Savings by Replacing Traditional Biocide Program
A 60,000 gallon (227,125 liter) volume district cooling system located in downtown Chicago had a constant problem with algae and biofilm growth in the...
Process Industry Cuts Pump Maintenance to Zero
Process industries can make great savings by preventing equipment failure and production interruptions. This was the experience of ISP Chemicals Inc. After installing Emotron...
Venturi Injectors Make Their Impact
Modern pump technology has benefitted dramatically from new materials, modern manufacturing methods, and state-of-the-art controller technology. But one of the most impactful...
The Challenges of Maintaining Equipment on Offshore Platforms
By Murray Wilson, Sulzer
The offshore industry faces two main challenges: maximizing production within the limits of the reservoir,...