Tag: plant engineer

Figure 1: Utility-scale electrical substation infrastructure supporting the safe and reliable distribution of power, where circuit protection systems play a critical role in preventing large scale failures. Courtesy: CDM Smith

Mechanical and Electrical

Circuit protection: the unsung guardians of electrical, power systems

Figure 1: Key emergency drill metrics help identify readiness gaps before a real incident occurs. Courtesy: TRADESAFE

Safety Standards

How to write and evaluate a plant’s emergency drills

Figure 1: Leaks are the purest form of waste, costing the average company 20% to 30% of the compressed air they produce. Courtesy: Kaishan USA

Ten ways to use lean principles for a maintenance plan

Figure 3: It’s a common misconception that fewer loaded hours automatically mean longer oil life. Follow the recommendations of oil analysis in establishing oil-change intervals. Courtesy: Kaishan USA

Debunking 10 common industrial grease misconceptions

Figure 1: Sample arc flash label. Courtesy: TRADESAFE

Arc Flash and Electrical Safety

How to ensure arc-flash labels match the way a plant runs

Senior male engineer in white hard hat and safety glasses discussing industrial project with young female colleague holding laptop on factory mezzanine walkway during production.

Workforce Development

Plants without a succession plan are vulnerable to disruption

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How compressed air systems work: A guide to components and efficiency

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Experts explain details of OSHA and relevant safety standards

Figure 1: A worker connecting a 6-foot shock-absorbing lanyard to a certified anchorage. Courtesy: Diversified Fall Protection

Safety Standards

Learn the right practices for time-tested plant safety standards

Figure 1: Continuous condition monitoring replaces infrequent manual rounds with automated, high‑resolution data that reveals early degradation, emerging faults and root causes long before they impact production. Courtesy: Emerson

Asset Management

Drive up plant production, quality with asset management programs

Figure 1: An installation that is clean, well-organized and well planned is also a safe environment for personnel. Courtesy: Hitachi Global Air Power

Environmental Health

Keys to maintaining improved environments for compressed air systems

Improve safety and hazard protection, based on expert advice