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February 2009

Plant Services Magazine is an MRO (maintain, repair, replace, retrofit, overhaul and operations) resource that features problem-solving articles and editorials for plant maintenance professionals.
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Articles
The pendulum
Paul Studebaker, CMRP, editor in chief, says sometimes complex problems carry the seeds of their own solution.
Energy proposal
Energy Expert Peter Garforth puts forth his vision for an energy efficient and economically secure world in this hypothetical piece. Is this a speech you would like to make into reality?
Keep your head down
Russ Kratowicz, P.E., CMRP, executive editor, says online privacy doesn’t exist, so take measures to reduce your profile.
Old material, new use
PMMA liquid-applied roofing can tackle your thorniest roofing problems.
Keep maintenance up in a down economy
Contributing Editor David Berger, P.Eng., says these techniques can help you avoid getting hurt by a sharp budget cut.
New material for pneumatic seals
Polyurethane expands operating ranges and extends seal lives.
Inlet temperature, outlet pressure and storage, part 2
Don’t let misapplied rules of thumb become your compressed air rules of dumb.
Three leadership imperatives
'Human Capital' columnist Tom Moriarty, P.E., CMRP, says don’t lose sight of a trio that applies to every tier in the corporate hierarchy.
The case of the missing money
In this edition of "In the Trenches," Acme finds that dabbling in Wall Street can pay dividends.
Dubeautiful Dubai
Contributing Editor Joel Leonard makes a visit to the Middle East and helps tear down barriers to progress.
Sharing the pain
Managing Editor Lisa Towers says economic complexities are reflected in international trade obligations.
Working the motor maze
Taking a total-cost-of-ownership approach to motor replacement can save big dollars — and help save the planet.
2009 Best Practices Awards
Learn from and download the year’s most highly acclaimed applications.
Lubes with a purpose
Contributing Editor Sheila Kennedy reports on the latest lubricant solutions that address performance, safety, ecology, lubricity and simplicity.
News
Honeywell brings DCS power to smaller sites
SMRP to administer CIMM certification
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