Current Issue of Utilities Manager
What do we mean by "uptime," "availability"
and "reliability," and how do these terms
figure into our quest for energy-efficient equipment systems?
Whenever rotating machinery is turning, friction can become a "spoiler"—potentially threatening the operation, reliability, productivity and service life of assets. For bearings, friction is problematic, as it can contribute to increased wear, generate unwanted heat and higher operating temperatures, limit speeds and power and reduce overall energy efficiency. The mission is to mitigate the negative effects.
Network power—without power—would leave
you without a network. It’s a necessity, not unlike basic electricity needed to power your home or fuel to power your vehicle. But most companies don’t think about what goes into making a network run once it actually does.
