by Drew Troyer, CRE, CMRP, T.A. Cook/Accenture, Editor | Nov 21, 2020 | Asset Management, Lubrication Corner, The Sustainable Plant
The potential to reduce the environmental impacts of industrial operations with better management of parasitic frictional losses is well-documented. The science and technology associated with surfaces in relative motion, including friction, wear, and lubrication is...
by Heinz Bloch, P.E., Editor | Nov 21, 2020 | Plant Operations, The Bloch Files, Workforce Issues
Perhaps the simplest definition of a tutor is a person, device, or other item that provides well-focused instruction. That type of instruction usually results in avoidance of costly mistakes, repeat failures, delays, anxieties, even loss of one’s job. BOOKS AS TUTORS...
by Ken Bannister, MEch (UK), CMRP, MLE, Editor | Nov 20, 2020 | Lubrication Corner, RAM Tools & Methods
All bearings are destined to eventually fail. While ineffective lubrication practices are, arguably, the greatest contributing factor in such failures, the root cause(s) are rarely investigated due to production and maintenance turnaround demands. It’s...
by Sponsored by The RAM Review | Nov 19, 2020 | PODCAST, RAM Tools & Methods
HOST: Howard W Penrose, Ph.D., CMRP of MotorDoc LLC, and SMRP Government RelationsCO-HOST: Tom Moriarty, PE, CMRP, of Alidade MER, Inc., and Chair SMRP Government Relations OVERVIEWThe National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), under the U.S. Department of...
by Bob Williamson, CMRP, CPMM, MIAM, Editor | Nov 15, 2020 | Asset Management, Newsletter Column, Workforce Issues
Engaging operators in the maintenance of their machines has been met with mixed reviews since its deployment as part of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) in the 1980s. Proponents believe in it. Opponents don’t want operators touching their machines more than...
by Drew Troyer, CRE, CMRP, T.A. Cook/Accenture, Editor | Nov 13, 2020 | Plant Operations, The Sustainable Plant
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 22% of all greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are attributable to industrial plants and facilities. As RAM professionals, we play a vital role in designing, operating, and maintaining the equipment that produces...
by Howard Penrose, Ph.D., CMRP | Nov 13, 2020 | Electrical Reliability, Motors & Drives
In Part I of this series (Nov. 9, 2020, see link at end of this article), we identified the impact of the severity of air-gap changes on the Electrical Signature Analysis (ESA) test results. In the following case study, we will review a pump application on a...
by Heinz Bloch, P.E., Editor | Nov 13, 2020 | Asset Management, RAM Tools & Methods
This article is a follow-up to various material published by The RAM Review on the topic of data collection in today’s plants. That includes, most recently, my Nov. 1, 2020, newsletter column, and Drew Troyer’s Nov. 7, and June 5, 2020, articles (see...
by Jane Alexander, Managing Editor | Nov 8, 2020 | Solution of the Week, Solution Showcase
AutomationDirect, Cumming, GA, is offering a new line of Werma EvoSignal visual and visual-audible signal devices to meet a variety of applications. The products are available in Mini, Midi and Maxi models, in 115-230 VAC, 12/24 VAC/VDC, and with base, tube,...
by Ken Bannister, MEch (UK), CMRP, MLE, Editor | Nov 8, 2020 | Newsletter Column, RAM's Human Factor, Workforce Issues
In North America, the primary written language used in maintenance and asset management is English. Unfortunately, the English language tolerates the use of many imprecise words that can cast doubt on their intended meaning and lead to poor interpretation and results....
