Electricity production and industrial production for raw materials and finished goods together account for almost half of all greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) across the United States, with carbon dioxide accounting for most of these emissions. Read More
Planning your yearly outage is critical because unexpected downtime can significantly impact your steel mill’s production timelines and your bottom line. You need a plan to fulfill your maintenance needs and keep your outage on schedule, setting your steel mill up for success next outage season! Read More
When a certain piece of equipment starts getting a little too much attention from the maintenance team, it’s time to ask yourself the question, “Repair or replace?” While repairing equipment to avoid making a huge investment sounds good for a little while, there comes a point where you’re investing more… Read More
Regular maintenance is the foundation for plant success, regardless of the size of your facility or the industry you serve. The unexpected is inevitable, so keeping your plant up and running all day is a daunting task. How can your plant make the most of planned outages to avoid unplanned… Read More
Energy efficiency, for decades, was the key buzzword in the power industry. Now, with tougher regulations and tighter marins, the operative word is “sustainability” – being able to produce power efficiently while staying within emissions controls and being economical in the process for an indefinite period of time. Maintenance goes… Read More
An industrial plant lives or dies by its equipment. When machinery is running as it should, the plant prospers. When it isn’t, the plant suffers due to rising costs and downtime. In order to keep a facility running properly, it’s important to maintain the equipment on a regular basis. But… Read More
Rotary kilns are an essential component of many industrial systems, which means that maintaining and protecting them is extremely important. A properly maintained rotary kiln will assist with process efficiency and will help to extend equipment life, which can help reduce costly repairs. When they’re taken care of the right… Read More
Combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plants in the U.S. have undergone several major changes in operating methodology over the past 20 years. Many of these changes – such as the shift to higher ramp rates – have been due to more competitive markets and market demand. For example, many… Read More
