MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY

Monday, 14 March 2011 11:03 - Rx For Emergency Power Reliability

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:03:12 +0100

Just because EP systems are out of sight doesn’t mean they should be out of mind. Many facilities don’t know theirs are unhealthy until they really need them. As some unlucky operations have learned, that’s too late.

Monday, 14 March 2011 10:43 - Investigating Power Outages At A ‘Mud’ Plant

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:43:56 +0100

Investigators needed a number of tools to determine the actual causes of a mysterious electrical problem.

Monday, 14 March 2011 10:24 - Dual Voltage: Twice As Much To Go Wrong?

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:24:49 +0100

The issue is not as simple as you might have thought. Here’s what the experts have to say about dealing with voltage ratios and wye/delta connections.

Monday, 14 March 2011 10:12 - Don't Procrastinate...Innovate: Selling Innovation To Management

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:12:50 +0100

Justification is a basic human need. Think about a child demanding something from his/her parents: “I WANT…!”

Monday, 14 March 2011 09:55 - Uptime: Growing Your Own Part III

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:55:17 +0100

Recently released unemployment figures tell us that the overall U.S. job picture remains bleak. Yet despite reports of so many Americans seeking work, manufacturing and maintenance skills shortages are at an all-time high.

Monday, 14 March 2011 09:46 - Boosting Your Bottom Line: Getting The Most Out Of An Energy ...

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:46:51 +0100

In the January issue, we discussed how to determine if and when an energy assessment is right for your plant. An energy assessment is an on-site study of your facility that captures how energy is used and identifies potential savings.

Monday, 14 March 2011 09:40 - My Take: Get Ready To Share - The Gist Of Things To Come

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:40:54 +0100

As I edited my way through the March issue, I got a kick out of seeing my September 2010 column referenced in the “Viewpoint” by Jay Burnette of Inpro/Seal.

Monday, 14 March 2011 09:33 - The Fundamentals: Maintenance New Year’s Resolutions

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:33:43 +0100

It’s not too late to tackle this list. Improvement is always in style.

Monday, 14 March 2011 09:27 - Boiler House Rules

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:27:48 +0100

We’ve all heard that “knowledge is power,” and it truly is with boilers. But how does this phrase apply from a business perspective?

Monday, 14 March 2011 09:17 - The Fundamentals: Improving Operator Care - Checklist Fundamentals

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:17:27 +0100

Get real about this: Make-work is simply not a good way to increase operator engagement. That said, just how can you optimize your operator-care program and data-collection activities?

Monday, 14 March 2011 08:48 - Capacity Assurance Marketplace

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:48:24 +0100

Advanced, High-Noise Communication System

Monday, 14 March 2011 08:40 - Viewpoint: A Shift In Experience - Opportunity And Challenge

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:40:38 +0100

In her “My Take” column in the September 2010 issue, Maintenance Technology’s editor Jane Alexander focused on the threat to industry due to the departure of experienced engineers and technicians. When these people go, they carry years of valuable knowledge of rotating-equipment maintenance and reliability out the door with them.

Monday, 14 March 2011 00:00 - Technology Showcase: MARTS Exhibitors

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:00:00 +0100

This Technology Showcase focuses on the early-bird exhibitors you’ll see at this year’s MARTS—Maintenance And Reliability Technology Summit—set for April 26-29, in Rosemont, IL.