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May 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
Hot heads prevail
Contributing Editor Joel Leonard demonstrates the power of an infrared camera at a chili cook-off.
CMMS provides real-time transparency
David Berger, P.Eng., contributing editor, explains how your CMMS gives maintenance a clear view of the current situation.
Caps and taxes and trades, oh my
Russ Kratowicz, P.E., CMRP, executive editor, says to take your environmental duties seriously, because we're in this together.
Replace beats repair for circuit breakers
Solid-state breakers increase reliability, cut costs at a nuclear plant.
Strike while the iron is hot
In this edition of In the Trenches, Acme learns about handling workers who cross the picket line. Remember, only the names are changed to protect the innocent.
Planning simplifies gear replacement
The keys are matching physical dimensions, ratios, speeds and load capacities.
Lubrication: There's money to be made
Making the business case for testing in-service lubricants.
To efficiency and beyond
Government-subsidized lighting can be part of a winning strategy.
Real gains in RFID
Contributing Editor Sheila Kennedy demonstrates how signals from industrial-strength units can even penetrate metals.
Compressors in perfect harmony
Details on the controls that make compressors sing.
Doing the management walkabout
Tom Moriarty, P.E., CMRP, shows that you can gain respect from your plant-floor employees by giving respect.
The heat value chain is broken
Energy Expert Peter Garforth delves into how cogeneration can double our energy efficiency.
Share best practices
Paul Studebaker, CMRP, editor in chief, says the rewards for doing so might be tangible.
Not for knuckleheads
Emerging trends in compressed air systems range from more efficient compression and conditioning equipment to greater reliability with lower maintenance to improved product quality via cleaner, drier air.
News
Portable aerial work platform awarded to commemorate National Safety Month
Trex expert tops SPOTY awards
Safety program saves hundreds of thousands on insurance costs.
SAP, Syclo partner for mobile
The companies will share plans for future products and collaborate on global support.
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