This paper presents a real-world application of Root Cause Analysis methods that were applied to analyze and resolve a side door problem that was occurring on a particular fleet of […]
The right combination of management support, an ideal analysis team, and proper application of root-cause analysis improves the bottom line. The objective of root-cause analysis (RCA) is to eliminate the […]
API 682 is the leading document for mechanical seals in petrochemical, chemical, and pipeline services worldwide. It has combined the aspects of seal design, testing, standardization, and applications to provide […]
Introduction Cryogenics typically refers to operation at temperatures below 123K, or -150°C and in many branches of science and medicine it is necessary to perform experiments and run equipment at […]
In various places around the globe the built environment is being increasingly challenged by dwindling natural resources, climate change, increasingly complex building systems, terrorism threats, a shrinking skilled workforce due […]
Precision alignment is an essential part of a proactive reliability program as it can eliminate many machine failures and defects. A new Infographic from LUDECA outlines an easy and effective […]
Six side entry agitators at the Domtar Nekoosa pulp and paper mill were continuously leaking product and causing premature bearing failure due to shaft deflection and misalignment, a common problem […]
Effect of Temperature, CO2 Content and Design Rapid Gas Decompression (RGD) or Explosive Decompression (ED) is a failure mode which can occur in elastomer materials following exposure to high pressure […]
This is a report on merger and acquisition transactions announced in the third and fourth quarters of 2014 for manufacturers, distributors or service providers for dynamic (rotating or reciprocating) fluid […]
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