Pumping system operators seeking durable, low-maintenance, easy-to-run equipment for fluid management often look to air-operated diaphragm (AOD) pumps. These pumps can move fluids of...

Calibration is an essential activity in power plants and there are various reasons to establish a proper calibration process. Improving power plant efficiency is...

The presence of gas—typically hydrogen—and other particles inside gravity or sand castings has the potential to severely compromise both appearance and performance through the...

Moving dry bulk materials in industrial settings comes with unique challenges, especially when handling substances that are abrasive, sticky, or prone to clumping. These...

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...

As we touched on in part 1 of this series, there are some limitations to low level analysis. Low level analysis is considered to...

Direct sourcing of electronic components for the industrial control equipment industry used to be pretty simple. An OEM would order direct from the manufacturer...

Greg Olson is the heavy machine shop supervisor at Washington Iron Works located in Sherman, Texas. As a supervisor of a twelve-man crew working...

Motor design is key to the performance and service life of a pump. But determining the size of the motor required to drive the...

In industrial processes, purification is a critical function that ensures efficiency, regulatory compliance, and quality. Catalyst systems, often integrated with adsorption technologies, have emerged...