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Electrical Reliability on the Grid Part 4: Electrical Energy Storage Methods
In this article we will discuss the existing energy storage systems and then their reliability and pros and cons in the following part of this series before we return to major generation.
- Howard Penrose
- MotorDoc LLC
Nine Key Points to Execute a Successful Online Diagnostics Project
Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) finds many application fields today in the industry by connecting assets to each other, gathering data and transferring it to other internet-enabled systems..
- Can Uslu
- PdMechanics
Electrical Reliability on the Grid Part 2: Wind Turbine Reliability
For the purpose of this series we will start with the fastest growing of the present methods of power generation and renewable energy representing over 60,000 wind turbines generating over 109,919 MW of power..
- Howard Penrose
- MotorDoc LLC
Reliable Machinery Installation
“Reliable machinery installation” – it sounds like an obvious thing, don’t you agree? But where does reliability actually start?
- Roman Megela
- Easy-Laser
Electrical Reliability On the Grid Part 1: Generation and Renewable Concepts
Over the past few years we have heard a fair amount of political discussion surrounding power generation and fuel types. However, in 2019 renewable energy and sources surpassed coal energy for the first time since before 1885, which from 1776 to 1885 was primarily water, animal and wind power.
- Howard Penrose
- MotorDoc LLC
Our lackluster response to COVID is an excellent example of over-optimization
It seems the game is optimization of everything. Squeeze out every bit of revenue or reduce expenses that you can. Examples abound. Squeeze airline seats until the flyers revolt. Then back off a bit and call it a victory. Run ads on YouTube videos so often that consumers are on the verge of clicking away.
- Joel Levitt
- Springfield
Vibration Data Meets Process Control Data
Industrial IoT or Industry 4.0 presents a great opportunity for manufacturing companies to improve their bottom line. A big priority for most Fortune 1000 industrial companies today is digitization. But what does it exactly mean to go digital and how does a company go about making it happen...
- Ken Madsen
- Petasense
How to Extend Fin Fan Belt lives
Fin fans coolers are necessary equipment in every oil and gas facility. Fin fans are heat exchangers, usually utilized to cool equipment lube oil or to reduce product temperature. If the fin fans fail, lube oil temperature will increase, which might trip the equipment..
- Sultan Alshneiber
- Saudi Aramco
2020 FA-20006 AVT Reliability – Critical Assets Feature
Most companies recognise that condition based maintenance can help keep critical assets in effective functional condition. But is it time to re-evaluate precisely which of your assets are the most critical, particularly in this difficult time, asks Frederic Thomas of AVT Reliability®.
- Frederic Thomas
- AVT Reliability