This week’s newsletter contains a list of 5 resources for reliability and maintenance case studies to help you on the path to success (plus two bonus case studies at the end!). Digging into mistakes that can be made and analyzing how they were fixed is beneficial to any maintenance professional looking to become an expert in their field.
Resources for Essential Reliability and Maintenance Case Studies Read More »
On the eve of one of many holidays around the world that use fireworks to celebrate, this week’s newsletter is all about fireworks. We all know basic firework safety tips for setting them off at home, but what happens behind the scenes, before the fireworks are set off or even delivered to the site…
Firework Manufacturing Safety Read More »
Protecting bearings from dust and water is essential for bearing durability and performance. Bearing protection methods like labyrinth rings, rubber seals, felt seals and shaft mechanical seals are described. Choice of the appropriate shaft seal and seal configurations to protect against dust and water ingress is critical. Numerous shaft seal designs suited to contaminated conditions are reviewed.
How to Protect Bearings from Dust and Water Read More »
Recoating based on visible rust is a form of reactive maintenance, when coating failure and rust formation are the reason for repairs or replacements. Erosion is a far more effective reason for recoating. Maintenance based on erosion is a form of preventive maintenance where repairs are performed to prevent a more serious future failure.
Coating Care: Erosion vs. Corrosion Read More »
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.
Preventive vs. Reactive Maintenance Part 4: Steam Generation Series Read More »
How can control systems trick operators? Operators are required to run their plants from control panels. They view the control panel dials, lights, and readouts. From those they interpret the plant and equipment operating condition. It is critical that every indicator on the panel be a true reflection of the equipment’s state out in the plant.
How Can Control Systems Trick Operators? Read More »
What are the challenges the supply chain is facing in 2024? What do these challenges mean for large operations? How can a good reliability and maintenance program help organizations ameliorate the situation?Â
Supply Chain Issues 2024: How Good Reliability and Maintenance Helps Read More »
Over the past twenty years, building information modeling (BIM) has been steadily securing itself as an essential tool in the architecture, engineering, and construction fields. Its advanced 3D capabilities are used in just about every design and construction phase. However, with new developments in real-time data collection, the advantages of BIM can extend beyond the completion of a facility.When applied to facility management, BIM opens the door to better asset management, improved safety, and optimized maintenance strategies that ensure that a building performs at its best 100 percent of the time.
Leveraging BIM for Enhanced Maintenance: A New Era in Facility Management Read More »
Having a thorough understanding of what first aid skills for maintenance workers look like and why they matter is so critical. While the hope is that you never have to use the knowledge, it can be the difference between life and death in an urgent situation.Â
Essential First Aid Skills for Maintenance Workers Read More »
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A maintenance and reliability management consultant, Torbjorn has spent 25+ years in the profession and provides advice to clients around the world.
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