Does your control system have style?
Defining system language, look as important as operating parameters.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles December 17-23
Articles about the Top Plant winner, Product of the Year finalists, the skills gap, making safety a profit center, and a look at the robotics industry were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from December 17-23, 2018. Miss something? You can catch up here.
What’s in a nameplate?
Information helps the selection of the right motor regardless of application.
Processing plant enhances food safety
Starbucks' processing plant is designed to produce instant coffee products in a safe facility that adheres to rigorous standards to enhance the quality of the product. Five safety implementations are highlighted.
Wireless alarms for facility showers are crucial to plant safety
Wireless alarms for facility showers can help workers provide quicker first aid to a worker if they have been injured in a remote area or late at night.
The pros and cons of a facility’s location with stricter LEED v4 criteria
Site selection credits that are now harder to earn in LEED v4 include green vehicles and rainwater management, which can be tricky to achieve depending on a company's priorities and budget.
CMMS upgrades in wastewater: Lessons for a smooth transition
A more advanced system improves operation and maintenance—if done correctly.
Indoor air quality increases workforce productivity
A plant’s air quality is one of the leading contributors to workforce comfort because, at the end of the day, nothing is quite so pervasive as the air employees breathe.
Better eyewash stations reduce injury
An eyewash station designed for treating chemical eye burns should be placed where a person in mid-emergency will find it easily and it must be operable without mistakes or confusion in a moment of crisis.
Improving documentation change control process
In regulated environments, companies are expected to establish procedures for document change control as a way of ensuring product quality and safety.