The phrase “turnkey service provider” sounds great – it brings to mind a provider that’s already ready to work with you and has an understanding of your industry. The allure of partnering with a company that doesn’t need to be told what you do is certainly understandable, but how can… Read More
Back in June of 2017, ProcessBarron toured the Alabama State Port Authority’s (ASPA) terminals at the Port of Mobile. Our purposes were to ascertain whether Process could utilize the port when shipping to South America, the Caribbean, and Central America, and whether we could be an equipment/service provider at their… Read More
There are many reasons a plant chooses to make equipment changes during outage season, but one thing they tend to have in common is the focus of these changes: centrifugal fans. If you’re thinking about changing your centrifugal fan during outage season, here are a few things to keep in… Read More
Considering the cost of equipment maintenance and the lost production time, it’s easy to see why scheduled downtime can quickly become more expensive than you expected. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to streamline the process and keep costs as low as possible. Read on for a… Read More
Everyone knows that scheduled maintenance is an essential part of running a plant. It offers a chance to upgrade, retrofit, or replace equipment that isn’t running efficiently, and it’s also a time to make assessments about compliance with emission regulations. Paying attention to fuel delivery and draft systems can pay… Read More
When it comes to cement production, mechanical draft fans (raw mill fan, preheater ID fan, and kiln baghouse ID fan) put a significant amount of demand on the system. Often, these fans aren’t performing at max capacity, which means it’s essential to consider possibilities to make them more efficient. How… Read More
A coal-fired plant may benefit from a biomass conversion for several reasons, including coping with the rising cost of fossil fuels and dealing with more stringent emissions regulations. If you are considering this change for your plant, it’s essential that you consider the possible effects of biomass fuels on your… Read More
The great majority of industrial machines, including their supporting structures, have to contend with changing loads over the course of their lifetimes. Most of these machines are at least partially assembled by welding, which requires that their welded joints sustain those fluctuating loads over the entire life of the machine…. Read More
