Electrical Signature Analysis (ESA) & Stator Winding Issues (Part I)
This article kicks off a short series that presents the stator-signature argument. Specific to ESA testing and stator-winding faults, it’s an area where too much has been assumed.
RAM Terminology Tips: Speaking of ‘Sustainability’
The word “sustainability” has different, yet related, meanings in the RAM arena. it’s important to understand those differences and the context in which the word is used.
Hi-Res, Dual Thermal Camera Drone Payload
FLIR’s new Vue TZ20 is said to give drone pilots the situational awareness they need to complete their missions.
Sorting Out Important RAM Terminology
Let’s be clear: Words do matter. Alas, in the RAM arena, we’ve sown confusion across industry by joining two words into a single term to describe something that has two different meanings.
Baseline Your Sustainable Manufacturing Practices (Then Get to Work)
Sustainability may be good business, but an organization can’t seriously move in that direction without a solid game plan. That includes having sustainability KPIs to measure progress.
Regarding Reliability of Electric Motors: Detection of No Load Issues with Motor Current Signature Analysis (MCSA)
Despite decades of discussions to the contrary, MCSA can be used in repair environments for accurate, offline testing of motors under no-load conditions. The author explains why and how.
A Few More Specifics on Mechanical Seal MQAs
The author describes how to obtain crucial details on best-available technology. He also discusses why RAM pros may want to add machinery-quality assessments to their toolboxes ASAP.
Capture The Benefits of Machine Mapping
Maintenance teams already use various maps on a regular basis. Specific machine “maps,” though, are important in precision maintenance and best-practice asset management. Think big ROI.
Next-Gen Industrial Data Center
Update of Rockwell Automation’s IDC offering enhanced its security, reliability, maintainability.
Quit Guessing: Turn Data into Information
Data, no, make that “Information” is the true difference between deciding and guessing when it comes to management of plant assets. Quality data, though, is key to good information.
