The Reliability Files

Producing Major Savings For A Major Power Producer

0212relfiles3National Power Corporation (NPC)* is the largest provider and generator of electricity in the Philippines. Built in 1979, NPC’s Agus 6/7 Hydroelectric Plant Complex is located along the Maria Cristina Falls on the Agus River in Mindanao. The Complex is made up of two hydroelectric power plants: Agus 6 encompasses Units 3, 4 and 5 and produces 150MW of electricity, while the smaller Agus 7 consists of Units 1 and 2 and has a rated capacity of 54MW. Between 2008 and the end of 2011, nine Scalewatcher water-conditioner systems were installed in the generator air-cooling equipment atthe Complex. They have markedly improved both cooling efficiency and rated capacity.

Read more...

Problem-Solving Answers. Money-Making Solutions.

 

1211relfiles1Problem
These days, manufacturing facilities face a constant battle to find new ways to increase productivity while lowering or maintaining operating costs. When you’re in charge of maintenance you have to adapt quickly to changing production and business demands, while still considering your operations and, of course, your bottom line. Reducing operating costs and managing the risk of downtime is a big part of the job. A review of hydraulic fluids can go a long way to helping meet this goal.

Read more...

Extending The Life Of Energy-Efficient HVAC Equipment

 

1111reliabilityfiles1Problem
A leading plastic-injection company planned to install variable frequency drives (VFDs) on its chiller pumps to increase energy efficiency and reduce operating costs. These drives are increasingly popular in the HVAC industry because of their ability to economically meet changing load demands, making them ideal for fluid and air-flow applications.

Read More

Lubricants Are Not Commodities: Making The Case For Superior Lubrication

Problem
Lubricant performance can vary greatly between competing mineral-based and synthetic oils. Because these quality differences directly and significantly impact the ultimate cost of operating and maintaining rotating equipment, your lubricant purchases can’t be managed the same way your organization manages its purchasing of commodity-type products. Lubricant excellence must always be the top priority, for even the most effective lubricant-management practices can’t impart properties to a lubricant that it doesn’t possess.

Solution
The primary job of a lubricant is to reduce friction and protect lubricated components. (Those reflect, respectively, energy- and wear-related issues.). Most rotating equipment repairs are due to the failure of lubricated components, mainly bearings. Therefore, it makes perfect sense that truly superior lubrication will deliver both energy and maintenance savings. That’s where Royal Purple comes in.

Read more...

Harnessing The Power Of Smarter Meters To Do Lots More With Less

0911rfagilent1

Problem
As noted last month, just because your workload is continuing to increase, doesn’t mean you need to be carrying around more tools to do it. You just need tools with more capabilities.

Solution
Agilent Technologies—the world’s premier measurement company—has you covered with its recently introduced U1233A Handheld Digital Multimeter.

Read More

Get More From Hydraulic Systems In Wide-Operating Temperature Applications

0911rfpetro1

Problem
As you probably have noticed, today’s hydraulic systems are much smaller, run at more extreme temperatures and work harder than ever before. On top of those challenges, many hydraulic systems have to operate through a wide temperature range.

Finding the right hydraulic fluid can make a big difference in ensuring peak performance throughout extreme temperatures and conditions as well as helping to reduce downtime and extend drain intervals. Fortunately, just like our hydraulic systems, the hydraulic fluids we use in them have come a long way in terms of performance. Knowing what to look for is key to getting the right fluid for your system needs.

Read more...

New Generation of Smart Meter Lets You Do More With Less

Problem
As your workload continues to increase, it’s only right that your tools should do more. That includes your trusty multimeter, which should allow you to carry fewer tools and still get the job done faster and better. 

Solution 
Agilent Technologies—the world’s premier measurement company—has introduced that type of harder-working tool specifically for you: It’s the new U1233A Handheld Digital Multimeter.

0811agilent1

Read More

Combating Harmful Sludge Buildup

0711relfilessmall

Problem
Imagine you are running a marathon—24/7/365—with a coach right behind you, constantly demanding more speed and reduced time splits. While your training regimen may have prepared you for the challenge, once you start the race, how do you ensure that your joints and limbs keep operating? Performance fluids play an important role in hydrating a runner’s system, purging toxins from organs and lubricating joints. Hydraulic equipment has similar needs in maintaining system performance.

Read More

More Articles...

Page 2 of 3

<< Start < Prev 1 2 3 Next > End >>

Featured White Paper

fluke-white-paper-aprilWIRELESS TEST TOOLS CAN CUT TROUBLESHOOTING TIME

By: Fluke Corporation

The automation of more and more processes and operations in today’s factories and commercial buildings is helping to reduce energy consumption and increase safety and productivity as never before. However, automation has also added a large dose ofcomplexity for the technicians who maintain and troubleshoot the systems. Click here to learn how Fluke's CNX 3000 Wireless system can help. 

Featured Supplier: New Pig

newpig

New Pig’s PIG® Latching Drum Lids enable quick, easy drum access and secure closure to help meet closed container regulations. Designed to open and close easily with one hand, the Lids keep drum contents dry and pure without hassle.

Click here to see PIG Latching Drum Lids in action.

Do you control your maintenance, or is it controlling you?

Are you struggling with a high ratio of emergency (unplanned) to planned work orders, a huge backlog, a lack of sufficient resources, an inability to balance the work load, constant work interruptions, not having parts when needed, recurring failures, and much more. In these lean times, when more is expected from fewer resources, having a highly efficient maintenance program with thoughtful planning and scheduling is the key to success.  

This white paper will help you reduce maintenance costs and maximize efficiencyClick here to download the White Paper.