August 2018

By using condition monitoring techniques, manufacturers can minimize the likelihood of unplanned stoppages.
Process Control & Automation

How condition monitoring and obsolescence management alleviate costly downtime

Aug. 22, 2018
Techniques to reduce downtime and potentially save thousands of dollars for processing plants
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Maintenance & Safety

The value of workplace inspections in the process industries

Aug. 20, 2018
Innovative environment, health and safety technologies take the pain out of inspections and contribute to the development of an effective safety culture.
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Process Control & Automation

Improve condition monitoring with scalability

Aug. 15, 2018
Automating analytic tasks allows organizations to address changes in critical asset levels without significantly increasing labor costs.
A tubular drag conveyor can be custom-designed to handle short or long conveying distances, multiple material feed and discharge points and a range of material and process requirements. All graphics courtesy of Hapman
Conveyors

Advantages of tubular drag conveyors for bulk solids transfer

Aug. 13, 2018
Tubular drag conveyors offer a cost-effective, energy-saving alternative to pneumatic conveying.
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Pumps, Motors & Drives

Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia 2018 Preview

Aug. 8, 2018
Annual event to bring industry professionals together in Houston, Sept. 18-20.

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News & Notes

Markets Update: Wet scrubber, vacuum top dust extraction systems market

Aug. 7, 2018
Market trends and insights from around the process industries.
Vibration monitoring is crucial for efficient pump operation. All graphics courtesy of Hansford Sensors
Instrumentation

Stopping good vibrations from turning bad

Aug. 6, 2018
Vibration sensors are key for predictive maintenance but must be properly specified, fitted and interpreted to deliver maximum benefit.
Yokogawa’s SensPlus Buddy provides visual transmission by video calls and augmented reality, as well as information sharing by sending images and text. This improves the efficiency of maintenance work, reduces losses because of mistakes and facilitates safe and worry-free plant maintenance. Graphic courtesy of Yokogawa
Process Control & Automation

Digitalizing predictive maintenance to improve asset management

Aug. 1, 2018
Digital technologies provide a wider and more cost-effective use of predictive maintenance systems, allowing companies to further their aims of operational excellence.