Chemometrics, the application of statistics to the field of chemical analysis, is often used in the oil and gas industry to make product quality...

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...

Industrial processes rely on multiple valves that require proper maintenance for sustainable operation. Valves provide means to control the direction and flow rates for...

For equipment designers in processing industries, there are aspects of any system that are more functional in nature, yet still critical. This includes gas,...

Last month, we introduced the first part of the following report summarizing the findings of a recent study conducted by the Wired Group, which...

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...

By Del Williams Industrial manufacturers require production reliability and continuity. However, a wide range of conditions can make this challenging—from unexpected emergencies, power grid failures...

Improving the quality of wastewater and flood control services is crucial to people everywhere—but it is especially concerning for the people of California, who...

Along the Tampa Riverwalk, while attending the Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA) convention, I saw the following quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson: “The creation...

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...