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Advancing Green Hydrogen Production The Role of Modular Systems, Automation, and Intelligent Actuation
From: Rotork plcDescription: The Paris agreement set targets to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees C above pre-industrial levels, but this will require a major shift in the way we producs energy. ...
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The Role of Flow Control in Desalination
From: Rotork plcDescription: Our Planet's surface is 71% water. This translates into approximately two sextillion litres of water which is approximately two hundred billion litres of water for every person on Earth. ...
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How to Reduce Maintenance Spend and Downtime
From: Rotork plcDescription: All industrial, manufacturing and utility sites have large numbers of essential, complex and specialist equipment. ...
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Dual Probe Measurement White Paper
Description: Dual probe measurement of precision parts is an extension of the nature of our universe; two points determine the endpoints of a line segment, so two points determine the limits of a linear distance. ...
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Linear Guide Rail: Selecting a Linear Guideway
From: Rockford Ball ScrewDescription: Common guide system arrangements ...
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Predictive Maintenance Program: Implementing ESA
From: ALL-TEST Pro, LLCDescription: Predictive Maintenance (PdM) resulted from studies that determined that Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs are only effective for the 11 percent of machine failures that are age related. This means ...
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Motor Testing Methods for Determining Efficiency & Reliability
From: ALL-TEST Pro, LLCDescription: This article discusses the financial impact of motor condition electric motor efficiency and reliability by reviewing a combination of Motor Circuit Analysis (MCA)and vibration techniques. Cost ...
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Most Common Flow Meter Problems and How to Solve Them
From: Sierra Instruments, Inc.Description: Engineers, process managers, and technicians rely on flow meters to deliver the precise, real-time data they need to handle, transfer, and store fluids safely and efficiently in applications from oil ...
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Optimizing airflow for enhanced testing results
Description: This white paper will take a closer look at ways to optimize airflow, its impact on testing outcomes, available airflow patterns, and best practices for designing and utilizing environmental chambers. ...
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Severe Environment Testing (SET) Initiative
From: Powell Electronics, Inc.Description: This whitepaper reviews severe environments and introduces the SET Initiative. It discusses test standards before delving into what makes SET testing different. Finally, examples of SET-certified ...
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Water Quality in Environmental Test Chambers
Description: Environmental test chambers are sophisticated equipment that rely heavily on water for humidity generation and system cooling. Understanding and maintaining proper water quality standards for both ...
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7 Best Practices for Mastering Leak Detection
From: Busch Vacuum SolutionsDescription: Leaks in vacuum systems can cause considerable damage in sensitive industrial processes. The vacuum pump’s ability to generate and maintain the desired vacuum level is compromised as the process ...
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Overpressure Puts Bacteria to Work: Efficient wastewater processing
From: Busch Vacuum SolutionsDescription: Bacteria are the hidden heroes in wastewater treatment. These microscopic helpers, which are naturally present in sewage, help remove dissolved contaminants and make the water safe for reuse. In a ...
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Does your new Electric Vehicle make annoying sounds?
Description: According to a recent JD Power survey, one of the top complaints that new EV car owners commented on was the noise from either the road or the wind generated when driving their new EVs'. Much of the ...
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Humidity Water Supply and Maintenance for Environmental Test Chambers
Description: Humidity is a crucial variable in environmental testing, exerting a significant impact on the chemical and physical properties of different materials. Therefore, it's important to pay attention to the ...
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VFD Troubleshooting Case Study: Motor Test Reveals Damaged VFD
From: ALL-TEST Pro, LLCDescription: Easy Tool, a Condition Monitoring Solutions Provider in Italy, works with a paint production facility in Ancona, a city along Italy's Adriatic coast. This paint producer has worked with Easy Tool ...
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Electric Motor Problems and Solutions
From: ALL-TEST Pro, LLCDescription: Identifying and addressing the most common electric motor issues is crucial for maintaining efficient and reliable operations. From overheating to bearing failure, understanding the root causes of ...
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Fulfillment of Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC Requirements
From: Conax TechnologiesDescription: Requirements of the European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 97/23/EC are applicable to Conax Technologies Pressure and Vacuum Sealing Glands. ...
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Humidity Water Supply And Maintenance
Description: One of the most common options required in an environmental test chamber is humidity. Humidity can have a dramatic effect on materials of all varieties of chemical make-up. ...
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Climatic Chamber Maintenance Tips
Description: 1. Wipe or vacuum out all debris. 2. Clean interior surfaces with a damp cloth, mild detergent or stainless steel cleaner. Avoid cleaners that are abrasive or leave a residue. DO NOT use steel wool. ...
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Case Study: Weiss Technik Delivers a Custom Chamber With Unique Airflow Technology for Testing IT Network Equipment
Description: Weiss Technik delivers a custom chamber with unique airflow technology for testing IT network equipment ...
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Advancements In Environmental Testing: Revolutionizing Electronics Reliability
Description: In today's fast-paced world, electronic devices and components are omnipresent, powering everything from smartphones to smart homes. However, with this ever-increasing reliance on electronics comes a ...
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Why Motors Burn Out: Preventative Measures
From: ALL-TEST Pro, LLCDescription: >Without regular maintenance, electric motors are prone to wear and tear. Industries that use machines 24/7/365 creates stress on connections, fuses and bearings. Even new motors can suffer from power ...
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How to Test an Electric Motor: Motor Testing Tech Tips
From: ALL-TEST Pro, LLCDescription: At ALL-TEST Pro, we are committed to bringing you the latest information and motor testing knowledge available. The information below contains in-depth tips on how to test an electric motor completely ...
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EV Reliability and Maintenance
From: ALL-TEST Pro, LLCDescription: Electric vehicle (EV) powertrains are much simpler compared to traditional combustion engines. These motors do not require the normal service such as oil changes, spark plug, fuel and oil filter ...
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Motor Bearing Mechanical & Electrical Vibration Testing
From: ALL-TEST Pro, LLCDescription: A large majority of rotating equipment rely on Rolling Element Bearings (REB) for continued successful operation. Functionally Rolling Element Bearings carry the load of the shaft, internally position ...
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Downthrust Measurement in Vertical Pumps Prevents Failure
From: S. Himmelstein & CompanyDescription: Thrust is an important factor in vertical turbine pumps because it directly affects the performance and reliability of the pump. ...
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Guide To Environmental Testing & How To Choose The Correct Test Chamber
Description: In manufacturing, product quality is paramount. The consequences of a defect can be wide-ranging, from lost sales to costly product recalls. There's also the opportunity cost of spending time ...
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Avoid Ball Screw Failure Through Proper Application Design and Preventive Maintenance
From: Rockford Ball ScrewDescription: This article reviews the various ball screw failure modes and describes how Rockford Ball Screw (RBS) can assist with ball screw system design, maintenance, repair and replacement. ...
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How to Integrate Laser Control and Motion Control to Achieve More with Less
Description: Better solutions for system integrators to design and build advanced laser processing systems ...
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Aggregates and Asphalts Testing
Description: The concrete or aggregate tests involve small displacement under force applications. The behaviour of the sample is then analysed accurately and characterised. Depending on the composite elements in ...
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The Benefits of Oil Analysis
Description: The practice of in-service oil analysis or used oil analysis started over a century ago on locomotive engines. Now it is one of the most important components of condition based maintenance (CBM), a ...
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Bringing Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings to Veteran's Facilities
From: Sierra Instruments, Inc.Description: Bringing Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings to Veteran's Facilities Nov 19, 2018 Scott Rouse, Product Line Director va blog image As the infrastructure of our Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities age and ...
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When To Clean Your Machine Tool Sump
From: CECORDescription: Many companies consider multiple factors when determining the time between sump cleanings: ...
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Part 2-Flow Energy Management Applications-Installation Tips & Tricks
From: Sierra Instruments, Inc.Description: In part 1 of our Flow Energy Management series, we identified the 3 Killer Flow Energy Management Applications that will reduce energy costs: compressed air & natural gas measurement, steam ...
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Maintenance Inspection Windows on transformers
From: IRISS, Inc.Description: Transformers are everywhere feeding various voltages into our homes and businesses and most people take them for granted. When a transformer fails in a commercial or industrial setting, power ...
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Using Electrical Maintenance Safety Devices to Bridge the Skills Gap
From: IRISS, Inc.Description: With an impending skills gap among technical workers, proactive maintenance plans must also be safe, efficient and easier to implement. ...
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How to Create An Effective and Safe Compliant Electrical Maintenance Program
From: IRISS, Inc.Description: An electrical maintenance program is a schedule of planned maintenance testing and corrective actions with the intent of preventing failures of critical assets. An effective electrical maintenance ...
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Regal Machine Recycles Coolant & Cuts Cleaning Time with a Sump Shark
From: CECORDescription: Challenge: Cut time needed to clean machine tool sumps and extend the life of coolant. ...
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Infrared Windows and Arc Ratings - Dispelling the Myth of
From: IRISS, Inc.Description: There exists a dangerous misconception regarding the "Arc Rating" of infrared (IR) windows or viewing panes. Many reliability and maintenance professionals are under the impression that an IR window ...
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Ways to Prevent Chamber Condensation
Description: Air contracts as it cools. When a chamber is pulling down, it actually causes outside room air to be "sucked" into the chamber workspace. The moisture in the air will be drawn to and freeze on the ...
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Pharmaceutical Powder Flow Characterization: Small Volume Testing Needed
From: AMETEK BrookfieldDescription: There is a saying: Go big or go home. But not when dealing with sample testing of pharmaceutical powders. Then the saying is: Waste not, want not. In the cutthroat world of Big Pharma, staying one ...
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Three Keys to Maximizing Measurement Tool Lifespan
From: Inspec Inc.Description: Proper care, through maintenance and regular calibration can extend the life of your measurement equipment. ...
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The Konecranes Approach to Crane Maintenance
From: Konecranes Inc.Description: Skimping on the maintenance of vital equipment that lifts thousands of tons isn't just asking for trouble, it's asking for negative consequences to an operation's bottom line At Konecranes, we take an ...
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Slip Ring Maintenance
Description: Depending on the type of application, some maintenance may be needed on slip rings. It all depends on the number of rotations and/or the environment the slip ring is in. A large portion of the ...
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Turning to Spindle Repairs and Rebuilds
From: SKF/North AmericaDescription: Machine tool spindles in all their designs and sizes serve as highly advanced technology solutions essential to critical operations on the shop floor. They are routinely used to rotate cutting tools, ...
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Valve Work During Paper Mill Outage: White Paper
Description: MPS was the critical path contractor for a large paper manufacturer who needed to complete annual valve maintenance within a 3-day mill-wide outage. ...
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Valve Work During Power Plant Outage
Description: A large natural gas-fired power plant needed over 100 valves opened, inspected and rebuilt during a scheduled 12-week outage. ...
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Configured Linear Motion Assemblies Reduce Engineering and Assembly Costs and Leadtime
From: Thomson Industries Inc.Description: Minster Machine's Dynamics Zig-Zag roll feeder allows parts to be fed in a staggered pattern for optimum material yield. Previously Minster would build the Zig-Zag feeder's linear motion systems used ...
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Why Fused Test Leads
Description: Maintenance of electrical and electronic equipment exposes the technician to potentially lethal voltages. Knowledge of the test equipment's capabilities and a thorough familiarization with the various ...
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Powder Consolidation: Why It's a Problem and How to Solve It (.pdf)
From: AMETEK BrookfieldDescription: Tablet making machines can suddenly jam in the middle a high speed production run. What's the reason? One cause is the consolidation of the powder in the feed hopper which means that the cohesive ...
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The Need For A Precision Coupling Alignment (.pdf)
Description: Coupling alignment is one of the most misunderstood subjects in the field of maintenance. Major coupling manufacturers advertise the degree of permissable misalignment of their particular unit. From ...
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Crusher Gear Drive Renewal (.pdf)
Description: Aggregate crushing in the process of cement manufacturing is critical in that any crushing downtime necessarily halts cement production. To minimize any such unscheduled downtime, meet insurance ...