Enabling Faster Insights with Advanced Analytics
From hybrid vehicles on the highways to wind turbines plugged into the power grid, there is evidence everywhere of technology working toward the goal...
Improving Power Plant Performance With a Modern Calibration Process: Part 2...
Last month, we began this series by describing some of the most common reasons to implement a modern calibration process in power plants and...
Automatic Lubrication Systems Stand Up to Corrosive, Caustic Environments: Part 1...
Corrosive plant environments are among the most serious threats to the pulp and paper industry, contributing to extensive production downtime and exorbitant maintenance costs....
Best Practices for Hydrant Maintenance
By Patrick Nein and Alexander Bailey, Mueller Water Products
With any waterworks device that will be buried in the ground for long periods, regularly exceeding...
Three levels of continuous monitoring for pump systems
Pump systems are often out of sight and out of mind—until something goes wrong. Whether serving domestic water, wastewater, irrigation, or fire protection applications,...
Precise Dimensioning of Pump Piping Systems
Atechnical animation that visualizes the synchronization of three Triplex process diaphragm pumps in different operating states was one of the highlights at Lewa's booth...
Sewer Maintenance: Handling the Toughest Blockages—Efficiently
By Del Williams
When municipal sewer or storm lines become blocked, the trouble typically began with a growth of tree roots that eventually stopped the...
Why are Electric PRVs Replacing Self-Piloting Steam Regulators?
A trend has been gaining steam. Electric modulating pressure-reducing valves (PRV) are increasingly replacing traditional self-piloted regulators in steam systems.
The adoption of this “smart” technology...
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...
A Major Leap Forward on Energy Efficiency
By Rachel Gold, American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
Virginia has recently made a major leap forward on energy efficiency and can serve as a...









