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Start Early & Stick With a Plan - Developing Marketable Engineering Skills
by Heinz P. Bloch, PE Posted 3-23-08
For the foreseeable future, the “job of the future” will exist in a world that wrestles with issues of outsourcing, offshore design and manufacturing, and generally uncertain employment prospects. Among the job seekers, aspiring engineers need to develop effective ways of finding and keeping employment in this murky environment. more
Analyzing Mechanical Systems Using Infrared Thermography
from www.petersonpredict.com Posted 3-17-08
Infrared Thermal Imaging is an excellent condition monitoring tool to assist in the reduction of maintenance costs on mechanical equipment. The technique allows for the monitoring of temperatures and thermal patterns while the equipment is online and running under full load. Most mechanical equipment has allowable operating temperature limits that can be used as guidelines. more
Airborne Leak Detection
from www.petersonpredict.com Posted 3-17-08
When valves or steam traps leak or fail, it can be extremely costly in terms of product quality, safety and energy loss. Valve operation effects the way fluids will flow through a system. There are great differences in the way particular valves and steam traps work. more
Fluid Power Safety Alert
from fluidpowersafety.com posted 3-3-08
Unsafe service, repair, and troubleshooting recommendations are running rampant throughout the fluid power industry - and there is no end in sight! In this advisory, we are going to demonstrate how hazardous, documented, service, repair, and troubleshooting recommendations have proliferated the fluid power industry, leaving unsuspecting persons vulnerable to possible injury or death. more
Tips to Build A Motivated team & Productive Environment
Sourav Kumar Posted 2-26-08
Employees are the most valuable assets for any organization. When well organized team is set to perform with all necessary support, infrastructure and performance management system, Continuous Business excellence & growth are the definite outcome.
The paper provides a brief overview on Effective team formation and management. more (pdf: 171KB)
Theory of Reverse flow
Sourav Kumar Posted 2-26-08
The flow reversal is an known fact in process plant, when there is sudden power cut to the pump driver clubbed with mal-functioning of one way check valve at the discharge line. The pumps having higher specific speed are prone to experience higher reverse speed in this process, in case of sudden power failure and having faulty check valve.
Subsequent to power cut, the only drive left to rotate the pump in forward direction is, inertial force of the rotating elements. more (pdf: 227KB)
Availability in a Supply Constrained Environment
is the #1 Issue for Refinery Executives
www.smartsignal.com Posted 1-28-08
Diagnosing bottlenecks and emerging constraints can be
particularly difficult because they can be either 1) a process
or catalyst issue, 2) an equipment issue, or 3) the result of a
abnormal process impact on equipment, e.g., hot gas expander
turbine blade salting more(PDF: 692KB)
Handling, Storing and Dispensing Lubricants
from Noria Posted 1-28-08
Consider purchasing oil in bulk containers to reduce waste. Bulk packaging also has additional benefits. It reduces transportation costs, minimizes storage space and reduces costs for container recycling and disposal. It opens the door for discounts from the supplier because they reap the benefit of less handling, delivery and packaging costs as well as the benefit of economies of scale. more
Keeping things moving… Capture Problems Faster With High-Speed Video Technology
www.mt-online.com Posted 1-21-08
Industrial Video Solutions (IVS) supplies high-speed digital video technologies to packaging, manufacturing and paper industries around the world. These systems combine the latest in GigE technology, digital video developments, efficient lighting and an intuitive, feature-rich user interface. The goal: keep that product moving! more
Why Some Root-Cause Investigations Don't Prevent Recurrence
www.mt-online.com Posted 1-21-08
In the nuclear power industry, the primary mission of a root-cause investigation is to understand how and why a failure or a condition adverse to quality has occurred so that it can be prevented from recurring. This is a good practice for many reasons—and a lawful requirement mandated by 10CFR50, Appendix B, Criterion XVI. more
Safety DVD: One Will Die:
The John Martin StoryThis 20 minute DVD is a powerful resource and brings a true story to life in an unforgettable illustration of the injuries and life-changing consequences that resulted from John Martin’s unsafe work practices and poor safety attitude. This video will demonstrate how the choices we make each day can impact ourselves, our families and our coworkers. A great training resource! more US$495
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