The industry is mainly on the upsweep of the “hype curve” in relation to AI, but there will definitely be significant adoption in many facets of operations, maintenance, and reliability. What all of this will look like is yet to be fully realized. Like any new tool or technology, this will require a cultural shift in many facilities, which can cause friction and frustration.
Turbines are critical equipment for power plants and industries. Varnish formation is the first root cause of downtime and loss of reliability in turbines. Lubricant oxidation condition can be effectively monitored through RULER, MPC and RPVOT tests. Besides the nominal value they offer, significant information can be gathered from digging into these tests and integrating their outcomes.
In this episode of Gear Talk, Wes is joined by Jim Fitch, CEO and founder of Noria Corporation, to discuss "The Golden Age of Lubrication."
I like to say, “When it comes to a lubrication program, success is found in the details.” What I mean by that is to document every little detail, and it all starts with creating a consolidated lubricant list. A legible, color-coded, labeled lube list is the key to ensuring that your lubrication program starts on the right foot.
A single-point lubricator is a device engineered to regularly and automatically deliver a small amount of clean grease or lubricating oil to a specific area. Learn how to properly perform an inspection on a single point automatic lubricator.
This month, we're proud to feature Anna Noe, a lubrication technician at Knauf Insulation, as our Lube Champ. Starting at Knauf Insulation in 2018, Noe spent one year as an operator before moving into a lubrication technician role, where she soon realized the need for training.
Featuring a roundup of news, upcoming events, social media updates and more, the Sight Glass is your go-to spot for keeping up-to-date with the latest and greatest in our industry.
The recruitment and retention of a skilled workforce is key to any industry, but it is increasingly critical for the energy sector as it transitions to more sustainable technologies. Hiring the right talent – and keeping it – will be essential to countries around the world looking to secure their energy supplies, and so it falls upon energy providers to find a solution.