Reducing energy consumption, costs and emissions in the iron and steel industry The iron and steel industry emits 2.3 Gt of CO2 per year, which amounts to 7% of total […]
Variable frequency drives (VFDs) have advanced in capability and function, providing more system control to help eliminate external devices and integrate with programmable logic controllers (PLCs). In most cases, the […]
AEGIS®High-Frequency Ground Strap Ensures Reliable Bond Between Motor Frame and System Ground Reliable-low impedance path to ground for high-frequency currents from the motor frame to drive/facility ground. Improve the grounding […]
VFDs Improve Process Control and Reduce Energy Costs According to the American Iron and Steel Institute, energy costs account for 20% of the cost of producing steel. So, by reducing […]
Should energy efficiency policy consist of minimum efficiency performance levels that all suppliers need to reach? Or should the industry in addition strive for the most sustainable solutions possible, thereby […]
By 2050, global energy usage is projected to increase by almost 50% compared to 2020. This includes an increase in energy consumption in the industrial sector.¹ At the time of […]
The Need for Exceptional Reliability Used for everything from gasoline for vehicles, to power for lights and appliances, to key ingredients in plastics and other space-age materials, oil is extremely […]
The Problem Industrial users have relied on analog gauges and route-based data collection methods for decades. These methods often lead to inaccurate or incomplete readings and can expose workers to […]
The drive shaft (1) is supported in position by two precision ball bearings (2) positioned at either end of the shaft. Located between these bearings are either one or three […]
The advent of remote wireless condition monitoring technology and the increased focus on reducing operating costs is accelerating the industry’s move towards predictive maintenance. This maintenance strategy offers significant benefits […]
A US power generation company had 36 similar high heat rate gas turbines in two of their plants. These units were used for peaking power in a large metropolitan area. […]