June 2019

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Flow Measurement

Quiz Corner: Installation of straight run requirements upstream and downstream of a flowmeter

July 1, 2019
What is the rule of thumb for the amount of straight run required upstream and downstream of a flowmeter?
Figure 1. Bang&Clean’s cleaning process has been used in industries where fuel-fired energy and power generation plants are in operation. All images courtesy of Kistler
Figure 1. Bang&Clean’s cleaning process has been used in industries where fuel-fired energy and power generation plants are in operation. All images courtesy of Kistler
Figure 1. Bang&Clean’s cleaning process has been used in industries where fuel-fired energy and power generation plants are in operation. All images courtesy of Kistler
Figure 1. Bang&Clean’s cleaning process has been used in industries where fuel-fired energy and power generation plants are in operation. All images courtesy of Kistler
Figure 1. Bang&Clean’s cleaning process has been used in industries where fuel-fired energy and power generation plants are in operation. All images courtesy of Kistler
Maintenance & Safety

Case study: Cleaning industrial facilities with controlled gas explosions

June 27, 2019
A U.S. plant partners with an industrial cleaning company and a blast measurement specialist for emergency component cleaning.
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Process Control & Automation

An effective IIoT entry point is through software applications

June 24, 2019
Purpose-built apps designed for specific assets are a simple, cost-effective way to improve plant connectivity.
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Bearings & Seals

Major causes of roller bearing failure and prevention tools

June 14, 2019
Roller bearing reliability can be strengthened with proactive maintenance strategies.
Courtesy of Eaton
Courtesy of Eaton
Courtesy of Eaton
Courtesy of Eaton
Courtesy of Eaton
Process Control & Automation

Motor management: Intelligence made easy

June 12, 2019
Better motor performance and advanced monitoring can help save energy costs, protect systems and improve safety.

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U.S. Motors Vertical Hollowshaft motor and VFD provides flexible water flow options for a cattle ranch in Texas. Courtesy of Nidec
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Pumps, Motors & Drives

Maximizing energy savings through pump unit variable frequency drives

June 11, 2019
Motor manufacturers offer protections to mitigate effects of pulse width modulation so that benefits of adding a variable frequency drive to a pump system can be achieved.