When Bearings Fail: A Fire Pump’s Hard Lesson in Reliability
In a Middle Eastern refinery, a newly commissioned fire water pump, crucial for emergency services, experienced repeated high temperatures at the non-drive end ... Read more.
Downtime Disaster: The Lubricant Mix-Up That Shut Down Production
Lubricants are the lifeblood of machinery, and every decision, from selection, purchase, storage, dispensing, and health management, plays a critical role in en... Read more.
The Dangers of High-Pressure Fluid Injection and How to Stay Safe
For professionals who work with machinery, it is vital to grasp the potential risks of fluid injection injuries. Although these incidents are rare, they are a s... Read more.
RPVOT: Rethink Your Turbine Oil Replacement Strategy
In the world of industrial lubrication, the misconceptions surrounding RPVOT (Rotating Pressure Vessel Oxidation Test) have, unfortunately, cost companies milli... Read more.
Why Turbine Oil Replacement Should Be Based on Condition, Not Time
Let's dive into a big question: When should we change the turbine oil in power plants? This question came up when I talked to someone who works at a power plant... Read more.