Predicting vertical motor resonance
Vibration in rotating machinery is a leading cause of premature failure, costly downtime, and safety hazards. For operators of vertical motors, one of the...
Continuous “Hands Off” Insulation Resistance Testing of Critical Motors
For decades, plant personnel have performed insulation resistance tests with handheld megohmmeters to prevent motor failures that lead to costly unplanned shutdowns, penalties, and...
Maximizing Power Plant Flexibility: Part 2 of 3
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As we explained in the first part of this series, combined cycle power plants (CCPPs) are becoming a larger...
Sizing Pumps and Pump Motors
End users or service centers often need to specify replacement pumps or pump motors, sometimes involving a retrofit or re-application project. A successful outcome...
Carbon Brush Redesign Solves Commutation Problem
Though DC motors may not be the latest state-of-the-art in technology, many railway and transit operators will trust in its reliability for many years...
Hydrogen Innovation Delivers Clean Energy
Hydrogen use is growing rapidly worldwide to provide a clean source of energy in a variety of industrial applications, but until now the residential...
Getting the Most from Your Bearings: Part 1 of 2
Whether selecting new or maintaining existing process equipment, bearings are a critical component in the equipment’s reliability, efficiency, and life. The majority of rotating...
Fish Friendly Pumps Go Direct Drive
Bedford Pumps, the UK’s leading manufacturer of large submersible and conventional pumps for the Land Drainage industry, has recently installed and commissioned a direct...
The Next Generation of Premium Efficient Gearbox
Two stage helical-bevel design adds bite to food and beverage industry
Since 1965, NORD Drivesystems has been providing application-specific concepts and solutions, which include energy-saving...
Cut your development time and costs
Every technological innovation brings the promise of expanded efficiency and performance; however, it often brings with it exposures to security and risk. Addressing the...









