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In the next two installments, we will examine the damage caused by oxygen corrosion in boiler feedwater and condensate return systems during operating and layup periods.  A major focus is on carbon steel corrosion and control methods.
Mechanical seals are often overlooked because of their small size compared with pumps, motors, piping systems, and other rotating equipment components. However, their role is critical. A mechanical seal is not simply a replaceable wear component—it is a containment device, reliability component, emissions-control barrier, and, in many applications, a key safety feature.
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When centrifugal pumps are modified to perform a different duty the new service head, flow and motor power characteristics are calculated from the Similarity Laws. Shaft misalignment is one of the most common reasons for bearing and mechanical seal failures.
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Even with consistent Preventive Maintenance for wintertime heating, any heating device can eventually take on wear and tear that requires repair or replacement. Industrial maintenance teams can stay ahead of it by remaining vigilant for common warning signs, allowing them to intervene before their building faces a major disruption.Â
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Preventive Maintenance Strategies for Heavy Machinery in Resource Extraction Paul McGill, Co-Founder, MCGILL Industries Posted 1/27/2026 Highlights – Preventive Maintenance Strategies for Heavy Machinery in Resource Extraction Whether your business is all-in on extracting minerals or drilling for gas, heavy machinery forms the indisputable bedrock of all resource extraction today. Unfortunately, that also makes this
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For facility managers, a consistent power supply is paramount, and Electrical Preventive Maintenance (EPM) is the cornerstone of its reliability.
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Often overlooked is the opportunity to invest more in preventive maintenance training, ensuring maintenance team members are well-equipped to recognize potential issues and to fix equipment before it requires a more significant intervention.
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Root Cause Industrial Steam Generator Protection: The Importance of On-Line Analytical Instrumentation Brad Buecker, Senior Technical Consultant, SAMCO Technologies Posted 7/1/2025 Part 1 of this series examined important issues related to corrosion and scale prevention in steam generators.1 Boiler tube failures and related problems can potentially shut down a unit operation or perhaps even the entire
Chemical corrosion control. Chemical corrosion can destroy the containment materials in contact with a process. Means exist to mitigate and even prevent chemical corrosion.Â
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