Top five Plant Engineering articles: October 28-November 3, 2024

Top articles on Plant Engineering this week covered topics including electrical maintenance, VFDs in manufacturing facilities and predictive maintenance

By Anna Steingruber November 4, 2024
An example of damaged equipment due to lack of maintenance. Courtesy: CDM Smith

Top articles on Plant Engineering this week covered topics including electrical maintenance, VFDs in manufacturing facilities and predictive maintenance

1. Know when, how to implement electrical maintenance in power equipment

Maintenance of electrical systems is a necessary process that often gets overlooked

2. The role of maintenance and safety for VFDs and VSDs in manufacturing facilities

Keeping variable frequency drives (VFDs) and variable speed drives (VSDs) running safely and efficiently is more important than ever as companies try to keep downtime and worker incidents to a minimum

3. Predictive maintenance: When does it make sense?

For large operations and critical systems, a well-strategized investment in an integrated system of human and digital resources can be well worth the effort

4. Modernize, monitor and maintain to make aging switchgear safer

Breathe new life into old switchgear with modernization and see the benefits of improved reliability and safety

5. Tips for reducing toxic emissions in industrial plants

Reducing toxic emissions in industrial plants is crucial for protecting both the environment and public health


Author Bio: Associate editor, WTWH Media and Technology