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
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
Even though you, as a plant operator, understand the importance of proper plant maintenance (and the ramifications of improper maintenance), it’s not something you necessarily enjoy talking about – and most people don’t have a lot of time to think about it, either. With the full schedule you already keep,… Read More
In the coal industry, from a power plant perspective, improving efficiency is the name of the game. In the U.S., coal plants just aren’t being built anymore. The only new coal plant under construction currently is the Kemper County energy facility in Mississippi, originally slated to be completed this past… Read More
Last fall, a legal battle was initiated when a unit of Marathon Petroleum Corp. sued BP subsidiaries over alleged “shoddy maintenance,” as reported by Industry Week. The charges? According to Marathon, BP failed to adequately maintain and repair a refinery in Texas City before selling it to Marathon for $2.5… Read More
When failures happen in production facilities, a business can suffer. Each hour that a critical piece of equipment is out of service is an hour of lost revenue and dissatisfied customers. For that reason, speed is of the essence when it comes to industrial equipment repair – as it was… Read More
Any energy plant operator knows how important plant maintenance is to the successful operation of a plant. It’s never a topic operators love talking about, though, because keeping up with regular maintenance – including preventative maintenance – can be time-consuming, inconvenient, and complicated. Even so, regular plant maintenance is essential… Read More
If you are anything like most installations in your industry, you undoubtedly have extensive capital invested in your machinery and equipment. After all, your plant’s mission is successful only when your equipment is operating as intended. As you know, a preventive maintenance plan is the key to successful operation and reduced downtime…. Read More
