Condition Monitoring
Veterans CONNECTED
Episode 46: Michael Bernhard
In this episode of Veterans CONNECTED, host Eric Bevevino speaks with Coast Guard Veteran Michael Bernhard about his service in the Presidential Honor Guard and at Coast Guard Station Miami Beach, his transition into civilian life, and the unexpected path that took him from professional mixed martial arts to a career in maintenance and reliability at AssetWatch.
- Eric Bevevino
- Veterans Connected
Transformer Truths
Why Your Transformer Could Be Aging Faster Than It Should
Moisture can shorten transformer life long before there are obvious signs of a problem. Ryan Tate and Will Cooley discuss where moisture comes from, how it accelerates aging, and what teams can do to identify and manage it early.
- Ryan Tate
- SDMyers
Transformer Truths
What Does Good Transformer Diagnostics Really Look Like?
Having more transformer data does not always mean having better diagnostics. Ryan Tate and Michael Weber discuss how multiple test results work together to create a clearer diagnosis and help teams decide what to do next.
- Ryan Tate
- SDMyers
Transformer Truths
What Really Happens to Your Oil Testing Samples?
Ryan Tate and Rachel Nypaver take a closer look at what happens in the lab between collecting an oil sample and receiving the final analysis report, including the tests performed and how those results come together.
- Ryan Tate
- SDMyers
Transformer Truths
Four Ways to Look at a Transformer (and What Each One Can Miss)
Your annual oil test came back fine, but does that mean your transformer is truly healthy? Ryan Tate and Kyle Johannes explore four ways to look at a transformer, what each method can reveal, and what each one might miss.
- Ryan Tate
- SDMyers
Interviews
What Sets Perceptiv Apart? An Inside Look at Regal Rexnord’s Approach to Intelligent Reliability
In this interview, Regal Rexnord shares the thinking behind Perceptiv and the shifts happening across the condition monitoring landscape. Learn what differentiates their approach to intelligent reliability and where the technology is headed.
Interviews
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Predictive Maintenance and Industrial Monitoring
In this conversation with Petasense, CEO Kuldeep Amarnath explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the industrial world, not as a replacement for human expertise, but as a powerful tool to enhance it.
We discuss why AI has become such a timely and transformative force for industrial operations, how it’s changing the role of maintenance teams, and what leaders should know as they begin their AI journey. The interview also dives into the real limitations and cautions of applying AI to equipment monitoring, emphasizing where human insight remains irreplaceable.
- Kuldeep Amarnath
- Petasense
Case Studies and Stories
Abqaiq Plants Fin-Fan Tubes Replacement Project
The Abqaiq Plants team faced repetitive tube failures in their Fin-Fan heat exchangers due to material incompatibility and aging equipment. To enhance reliability and reduce downtime, 12 out of 16 tube cells were upgraded to alloy 825 and installed during a planned Turnaround & Inspection window. This replacement not only improved cooling efficiency but also reduced T&I downtime by 20%.
- Mohanned K. Al-Kabour
- Saudi Aramco
CONNECT Conversations
Ten Things a Lubrication Engineer Can Do
Lubrication technicians are often not shown sufficient respect (greasers?), when they represent the lifeblood of the equipment. When you have poor lubrication practices, you severely reduce the life of the equipment. Can you imagine the consequences of not keeping your car properly lubricated?
- Ron Moore
- RELIABILITY CONNECT
