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Embracing the Sun: How VR/AR is Revolutionizing Follow-the-Sun Maintenance

In the evolving landscape of global maintenance, the traditional approach often stumbled over the hurdles of time zone disparities and restricted working hours. These limitations not only impeded the pace of work but also posed significant challenges in managing and resolving maintenance issues swiftly. Enter Follow-the-Sun (FTS) maintenance, a strategy that revolutionizes this scenario by establishing a seamless, non-stop 24-hour operational cycle. This model leverages the power of global team collaboration, transforming time zone differences from a challenge into a strategic advantage.

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Balancing Continuous Operation and Root Cause Troubleshooting: Maximizing Production

In the world of production, the heartbeat of success lies in the delicate balance between keeping equipment running (continuous operation) and diving into the intricacies of troubleshooting for root causes. This dichotomy is the confluence of two distinct yet complementary approaches, each pivotal in its own right for maintaining efficiency and sustaining operations within industrial settings.

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Preventive vs. Reactive Maintenance Part 4: Steam Generation Series 

In this article, we will examine how both proper boiler chemistry monitoring and conscientious steam system maintenance are necessary for reliable and safe operation.  A key takeaway, that hopefully has been a recognizable thread throughout these installments, is the importance of training.  Too often, the author has visited plants where the water treatment/steam generation personnel were undertrained and/or not given the proper tools for the job.

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