Drive-based Functional Safety: Part 2 of 3

Under the directives, national and regional laws, end users, machine builders, and system integrators are generally responsible for safety of machines and systems. The...

When the Tail Wags the Dog

Cascade MVS was contracted as a last resort to confirm or dispute previous findings and recommendations in solving a vibration problem involving an 11,000...

Supporting Arc Flash Safety

By George Roscoe, Siemens An arc-flash event—a fiery explosion that can result from short circuits in electrical distribution equipment—is one that facility managers shudder to...

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)...

The World’s Largest Untapped Resource: Excess Heat: Part 3 of 3

Read Part 1 here. Recycling heat is not only an overlooked measure in the current energy crisis, but also the next frontier of the green...

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...

Shedding Light on Submersibles

Recent changes in solar pumping technology have the potential to turn the market on its head. For years, solar-powered pumping systems have been used...

Holistic Condition Monitoring Programs For Critical Assets

By Myra Mash, Emerson AMS ASSET MONITOR The AMS Asset Monitor manages pervasive sensing while providing prediction, protection, and process monitoring capabilities. It is designed to...

Claim the power you need

One of the largest hire providers of equipment and tools in Europe, Boels Rental, is utilizing a cutting-edge battery energy storage system (BESS) powered...

Turning Away from Tradition

Companies around the world have come to rely on screw conveyor drive systems for reliable drive solutions to meet the demands of transporting bulk...