Reading Books, Keeping Ledgers
Managers seeking to increase value-added work by staffers should institute reading programs. Personnel can learn a lot by reading what respected subject matter experts know and advocate.
Application Simplifies Continuous Corrosion Monitoring in Oil & Gas Operations
Insight from Emerson’s Plantweb Insight Inline Corrosion application can help oil & gas ops prioritize maintenance, make informed asset-integrity decisions, and improve worker safety.
PART II: Take a ‘Fingerprint to Footprint’ Approach to Asset Management (Lube Selection)
Proactive maintenance departments can easily adopt energy-control strategies. A good example is choosing and using environmentally acceptable or friendly lubricant products.
Reliability Resolution 2020: Justify Precision Maintenance in ‘Dollars & $ense’
Here’s where it all comes together. Return on investment in precision maintenance can be substantial. The key to gaining management buy-in is using the right business-case “language.”
When Automation Sneaks Up On You
“Automation” is not a dirty word. Collaborative robots (AKA “cobots”) have been designed to assist human workers in a plant, not replace them. Not only are their productivity-enhancing capabilities available now, they’re also affordable for even small manufacturing operations.
Continuous Improvement Tools for Reliability, Availability & Maintenance (RAM)
You’ve heard it before. It’s a poor craftsman who blames his tools for lack of success. That applies to RAM. Throwing toolboxes at problems and opportunities doesn’t necessarily pay off.
‘See’ Flow Rate of Water and Petroleum-Based Fluids
AutomationDirect’s ProSense FG1 Series variable-area, mechanical flow meters offer visual indication of flow rates in GPM and LPM.
Knowledge Transfer and Working More Efficiently
Look to experts from your technology providers as effective resources for in-house training. Well-structured sessions can elevate all parties to higher levels of competence and performance.
Understanding Voltage Variations and Electric Motors
Under- and over-voltage conditions in a plant’s electric-motor fleet will impact the operating characteristics of the equipment. Keeping voltage variations within recommended limits is key to motor performance.
Reliability Resolution 2020: Drive Environmental Sustainability with Precision Maintenance
More and more organizatons are expanding their corporate missions beyond profits/shareholder value, safety, and customer satisfaction. Their approach to maintenance pays off in many ways.
