Top 5 Plant Engineering articles, June 26 to July 2: Continuous improvement, electrical design, common welding errors, more

Articles about creating a continuous improvement team, electrical design, common welding errors, potential safety hazards, and remote monitoring were Plant Engineering's five most clicked articles from last week, June 26 to July 2. Were you out? You can catch up here.

By Chris Vavra July 5, 2017

Plant Engineering‘s top 5 most read articles from Jun. 26 to Jul. 2, covered creating a continuous improvement team, electrical design, common welding errors, potential safety hazards, and remote monitoring. Link to each article below.

1. Eight steps to creating a continuous improvement team

Each member of a continuous improvement team should represent a function or process within the company so everyone is included.

2. Electrical design as easy as N-E-C

A step-by-step look at how to rework a motor branch circuit as well as tips when a motor control center (MCC) is not involved in the project.

3. Bring the heat to avoid six common welding errors

Avoiding six common welding mistakes such as improper gas pressure, poor material fit-up, and overlooking preventive maintenance can reduce costs, improve productivity.

4. Seven ways to avoid potential safety hazards

With all the safety hazards posed by electrical equipment, proper training is imperative to the well-being of employees. 

5. Remote monitoring an antidote to downtime

Remote monitoring protects against skill shortages, complexity.

This list was developed using CFE Media’s web analytics for stories viewed on www.plantengineering.com, June 26 to July 2, for articles published within the last two months.

Chris Vavra, production editor, CFE Media, cvavra@cfemedia.com.


Author Bio: Chris Vavra is web content manager for CFE Media and Technology.