Maximizing power plant flexibility: Part 3 of 3

Miss part 2? Read it here. Over the first two parts of this series, we have illustrated how combined cycle power producer, or CCPP, operating...

Say good-bye to brake wear

Force Control introduces the Magnashear® electric coupler brake which feature oil shear technology to provide precise stopping and repeatable positioning, in a compact footprint....

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...

AI Optimizes Operations in Demanding Market Conditions

By Bernhard Eschermann, ABB Industrial Automation Analyst studies suggest that industrial companies typically are able to use only 20 percent of the data generated, which...

Challenges with Shaft Alignment in Chemical-Transfer Applications

While many chemical fluid-transfer operations may take place in harsh environmental conditions, the pumps and systems used to facilitate product transfer are in actuality...

Smooth Sailing for FPSO Unit in Australia

By Claudia Proeger, Sulzer Not many service providers can deliver complex service solutions to all types of rotating equipment regardless of the original equipment manufacturer...

Securing efficiency with seamless automation

Innovation is a driving force behind many industries, and although plant operators are constantly seeking new methods and technologies to increase efficiency, integrating the...

Taking It to the Edge

By Lin Liu and Suri Ganeriwala, SpectraQuest Inc.  In this article, fracture propagation is simulated using a finite element model for a gearbox that is...

Optimizing performance and safety

In the sometimes messy business of food and beverage procssing, liquid ingress protection is a critical element in keeping your electrical systems operational. Exposure...

Coming Through in the Clutch

Across a number of markets, for commercial, municipal, or industrial uses, incline and standard conveyors need to perform under demanding conditions with reliability and...