Frontloading computational fluid dynamics benefits everyone: Part 2 of 2

see Part 1 here The benefits of simulating early as a part of the design process have been documented extensively. The cost of each engineering...

Machine Health Check: Automating Maintenance

By Klaus Helmrich, Siemens Digital Industries The sci-fi-sounding, near-magical benefits promised by Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) advocates are fast becoming a reality, and one...

Prevent Expensive Pump Cavitation Damage

Process engineers responsible for keeping the pumps running in plants crowded with equipment and awkward pipe layouts will find the Vortab Elbow Flow Conditioner...

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, and minimizing operational costs while maintaining...

Rising Gas Prices, Corporate CSRs Drive Transition to Electric Boilers

Industrial facilities and utilities have long relied on large gas or oil-fired boilers for steam, process heating, or energy production. Today, however, two significant...

Monitoring Where You Need It

Ensuring optimal temperatures is paramount for many industries, from healthcare to food processing. It can help companies safeguard employees and comply with regulations. A...

How Many Mils Is Your Coating?

From the job shop to the robotic assembly floor, it is vital that the product be made well and correctly coated for protection, aesthetics,...

Optimizing Offshore Pump Performance and Reliability

By Daniela Haldenwang, Sulzer Asset reliability and performance are the two most important factors for the oil and gas sector but as processes change and...

Curing a Raw Water Pumping Facility’s Unremitting Driveshaft Failures: Part 1...

One of the major pump OEMs had invited Mechanical Solutions, Inc. to resolve an occurrence of multiple pump driveshaft failures for one of their...

The Evolution of Lubrication Technology

When it comes to bearings, grease is often the lubricant of choice. However, over or under-greasing can cause overheating, lubricant deterioration, and eventual bearing...