PVD Coatings Extend the Life of High-Value IGT and Steam...
By Paul Brooks, Oerlikon Balzers
Industrial gas turbine (IGT) manufacturers and MROs are continually seeking new ways to improve the performance and longevity of critical...
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....
Shore-to-Ship Power System Meets Environmental Sustainability Standards
Set to supply power to the docks of Genoa port, Nidec ASI is undertaking a major project worth 8 million euros, whose technical innovations...
North American Refiners Find Success with New Drive Offering
By David Pell, Voith Turbo North America
A petroleum refiner in the Southern United States placed two orders for Voith’s new VoreconNX variable speed drive and...
Technologies that Enable Effective Energy Transition
Headwinds over the past several years have taught oil and gas companies to maintain strict cost disciplines and be more efficient than ever. Organizations...
Important Considerations for Replacing and Sizing AC Motors
Every business is trying to conserve energy in the face of high utility costs, so getting the best return on investment (ROI) is critical...
System Optimization vs. Component Optimization
Does it really make sense to increase the efficiency of your pump and motor without addressing the downstream components? What is the value (payback)...
Building on the Past to Create the Future
By Bryan Gehringer, NovaTech
Utilities are facing an upcoming 2022 deadline from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) to fully comply with an updated...
How Split Roller Bearings Increase Facility Efficiency and Reduce Downtime
No matter what the specific application or industry focus, efficiency is key for ensuring optimized operations in industrial facilities. But high efficiency means more...
Extending the Life of Eddy Current Variable Speed Drive Systems
Figure 1: Original Dynamatic® Assembling Drawings
Eddy current drive technology can be a reliable proven alternative to traditional VFDs. An eddy current drive controls speed...