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WEB6 days ago · 8 ways industrial organizations are gaining value from predictive and prescriptive maintenance. Sheila Kennedy. Plant Services covers industrial technology and reliable asset management that promotes safe, sustainable plant operations.
How digital greenfield projects can pave the way for brownfield …
WEBMar 16, 2020 · Industry 4.0 greenfield smart factories are digitalized from the ground up. They have an open IIoT architecture that is standards-based, interoperable, extensible, scalable, and adaptable to new and inevitably improving technologies. They enjoy full democratization of data and are staffed by employees who embrace all things digital.
Electric motor maintenance best practices - Plant Services
WEBOct 11, 2022 · Electric motor maintenance best practices. Oct. 11, 2022. Avoiding unexpected equipment downtime long-term requires a detailed preventive and predictive program. Ken DeBauche. A proper preventive maintenance plan must cover the electric motors and controls in service within the plant. A correctly designed and implemented program will help ...
Evaluate pressure drop in vacuum systems | Plant Services
WEBJul 24, 2006 · Evaluate pressure drop in vacuum systems. July 24, 2006. A simple analysis of plant vacuum systems can reduce utility expenses. Dan Bott. Organizations typically take great care in the selection of process vacuum pumps. They evaluate and select vacuum pumps based on factors such as performance, energy utilization, size, …
Why permanent magnet motors and reluctance motors are finding …
WEBMay 18, 2020 · Those familiar with industrial electric motors have heard “DC is dead” for decades as advances in variable-frequency drive (VFD) technology for AC squirrel cage induction motors (SCIMs) seemed destined to replace their DC counterparts in every conceivable application.
The compressed air receiver: the endless question - Plant Services
WEBJan 4, 2005 · The idea was to manage your compressed air usage by controlling the system from the demand side rather than the supply side. To do this at all effectively the plant must first separate the supply side from the demand side. The supply side consists of the air compressor, the aftercooler, the separator, the wet receiver, the dryer, and the filters.
Preventive maintenance checklist for centrifugal pumps
WEBJul 17, 2017 · Pump manufacturers supply a manual with recommended maintenance procedures for their centrifugal pumps. However, routine preventive and protective maintenance practices should, at a minimum, include the monitoring of the following: Bearing and lubricant condition. Monitor bearing temperatures, lubricant level, and vibration.
The 7 guiding principles of a Maintenance 4.0 strategy
WEBAug 19, 2019 · The seven guiding principles for a Maintenance 4.0 strategic plan are: 1. Invest based on the business case. The primary obligation to shareholders does not change just because of the changes occurring within the manufacturing arena.
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Plant-critical shutdowns, turnarounds, and outages: How to deliver ...
WEBJun 17, 2020 · Figure 2. Example RACI chart. By developing a list of all stakeholders and the team’s required tasks, a chart can be developed that clearly defines the ownership and interactions that need to happen for the STO to be a success.