Reliable Plant October 2024

On this episode of Gear Talk, Wes Cash chats with special guest Lisa Williams about how on-site oil analysis can help catch failures faster in heavy industry and manufacturing and provide rapid, reliable information on the machines that facilities rely on for uptime and profitability.

When we hear the word “conflict,” most of us immediately think of negative situations—arguments, disagreements, or tension. But what if we told you that conflict doesn’t always have to be a bad thing?

The aftermath of COVID-19 has reshaped the landscape of asset management. Now, organizations are looking to Digital Twin solutions to optimize their equipment performance while ensuring safety and operational reliability.

There are two key standards – NFPA 70E and NFPA 70B – that provide essential guidelines for electrical safety and maintenance practices that can significantly enhance worker safety and the reliability of electrical assets. These standards were established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and are widely recognized as the go-to resources in the industry.

Managing the performance of assets that a business has made significant investments in has been and always will be central to the success of any operation. Just like the stock market and real estate holdings, knowing how investments are performing in relation to expectations is critical.

The journey to transformer fleet reliability is not short, but the rewards are significant. By taking a proactive, holistic approach, businesses can achieve stable and uninterrupted power, safeguarding their operations and their bottom line.

Misalignment of an asset happens, and everyone has their method, process, and belief on how to resolve it. At that point, industry standards and proven techniques take a back seat to partial training and the midnight garage mechanic mentality and ingenuity. In some cases, the tribal knowledge method works, but for how long?