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 promoting faster deployment of the most efficient available technology as well as pushing technical boundaries even further? In other words, should we drive sustainability because […]
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 writing, in the final quarter of 2022, the cost of energy – oil, gas and electricity – is particularly high, which has led to significant […]
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 valuable. It is also very difficult to find. So, once deposits are found, the equipment and processes involved in getting oil out of the ground […]
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 elevated safety risks, especially in hazardous environments. More importantly, traditional methods do not provide the benefits that continuous monitoring does, such as early detection and […]
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 cam shaft lobes with connecting rods (3) that are hardened, precision ground, and polished. Maintaining a high level of quality on the cam lobes and […]
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 over the traditional methods of either running to failure or scheduling preventative maintenance based on historical run times. The continuous acquisition of pump operating data […]
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. On two of these units in the early 1990’s they tried switching from lubricated, gear-type couplings to single, machined diaphragm-type couplings for reduction of maintenance […]
Flow control equipment is the lifeblood of your plant. Flowserve designed its RedRaven platform to give you the insights and tools you need to monitor, analyze and predict equipment performance — so you can respond to problems quickly and minimize disruptions and downtime. The Flowserve RedRaven platform includes a suite of solutions, including equipment sensors, […]
The drive shaft is rigidly held in the pump housing by a large tapered roller bearing at the rear of the shaft and a smaller bearing at the front of the shaft. Set between another pair of large bearings is a fixed-angle cam or wobble plate. As the drive shaft turns, the wobble plate nutates, […]
Application, installation, and operation must all be considered for reliability. In this infographic, the influencers of mechanical seal reliability are discussed. What should be considered? Application, installation, and operation. Those charged with technology selection must: Examine the application, including equipment type, operating parameters, fluid makeup, and the environmental controls for the seal chamber. Install the […]
The majority of industries have wastewater treatment plants. Government agencies and local governments require these facilities to meet pretreatment requirements. Pretreatment rules were enacted to prevent industrial discharges from affecting or passing through domestic wastewater treatment plants, so industry is seeing upgrades or new builds to comply. Wastewater piping systems are constructed from a variety of […]