An energy service company that refurbishes catalytic converters for power plants previously used two 29 mm peristaltic pumps to move lime slurry at 20% to 30% concentration for each of their two water treatment applications. These two peristaltic hose pumps were taking up a large portion of the workspace. In addition, the hoses on the […]
When it comes to downtime, the primary focus usually centers not around why the problem occured, but on how the problem will be fixed in order to get people and equipment back into the production flow. This can lead to a lot of questions pertaining to the right problem-solving approach for you and your business. […]
In 2006, Amtrak instituted a program that coupled Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to increase rolling stock reliability. The RCM-RCA program at Amtrak combined features of RCM and RCA into a unique methodology to achieve success. A case study of the High Horsepower electric locomotive (HHP-8) power module failure RCA project […]
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 coach cars operated by Amtrak. The foundation of a Root Cause Analysis program is a disciplined engineering process designed to identify physical, human and latent […]
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 recurrence of an undesirable event, or failure. This is somewhat different from the objectives of predictive and preventive maintenance, which focus on sharpening our response […]
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 the users and OEMs alike with a common source of information for mechanical seals. As seal technology has advanced, the standard has expanded to incorporate […]
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 cryogenic temperatures, down to as low as a few degrees Kelvin. At these temperatures specialist materials are needed in order to provide sealing and thermal […]
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 to the Baby Boomer global phenomena exiting from the workplace, pressing financial realities attributed to escalating real estate costs, and reduced allocated funds to properly […]
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 way to align your rotating equipment and brings you one step closer to best practices for your alignment program.
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 for these applications. Inpro/Seal AM Solutions were a perfect solution to provide an effective seal that eliminated product loss and increased bearing reliability. Learn more […]