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How Lubricant Issues Can Affect Pump Bearing Life
When it comes to your company’s refinery operations, there’s little to no time for downtime. This especially holds true for one of the most critical pieces of equipment inside the typical refinery: the centrifugal pump. With predictive maintenance and monitoring, it’s possible to achieve average mean times between failures (MTBFs) of 2.5 to 10 years, depending on the type and role of centrifugal pump. Bearing lubrication plays an important role in ensuring long pump life, and the condition of the lubricant itself will...
read moreWhy Renting Oilfield Equipment Simply Makes Sense
As the global demand for energy grows, so does the oilfield equipment rental industry. According to recent statistics from Oil & Gas Financial Journal, the oilfield equipment market environment is set to grow from $26.8 billion as of 2014 to a staggering $53.7 billion in 2019. While many companies choose to purchase their oilfield equipment outright, a large number of firms rent or lease their equipment. There are several reasons why rentals and leases offer a more attractive choice for both small and large-scale oilfield firms. Firms...
read moreFour Kitchen Design Elements That Will Make You Feel Like You’re A Top Chef
The right kitchen design can make cooking an absolute joy. If you want to feel like a real professional when you slice, dice, and cook for your family, consider including these chef-inspired design elements in your kitchen. A Built-in Cutting Board with a Garbage Hole It’s hard to feel like a chef if you have to dig a cutting board out from the cupboard and carry your scraps across the kitchen to the trashcan every time you want to slice some veggies. A built-in cutting board makes this process a lot smoother. If you can arrange your...
read moreLeaks In Your Home? It May Be Your Skylight
Skylights are relatively inexpensive, and they can make your home look far more opulent than originally imagined. In addition, skylights are the perfect way to let light into areas of your home that do not normally receive that much light. Although skylights are usually quite airtight, like all windows, they are subject to damage. If you’re experiencing a leak in your home, there is a chance that it could be your skylight. Throughout this brief article, you’ll learn the signs of a problem skylight, possible causes of the leak, and...
read moreOh, Poo – Scraper System Choices To Deal With Livestock Waste
If you’ve invested in your first ranch and decided you’re ready to bring in some cattle, you’ll want to make sure that you are fully prepared. Before you bring the animals in, make sure that you have space for both shelter and grazing. You also need to consider your waste management methods, because livestock waste can spread disease, not just between animals but also in people. An accumulation of livestock waste can also threaten the integrity of your well water, causing a high concentration of nitrates in the water....
read moreFive Benefits Of Getting Your Boat’s Windshield Professionally Tinted
You’ve had your car windows tinted and love the advantages. Now you’re thinking of tinting the windows on your boat. The following includes information on marine window tinting and the benefits of the practice, along with an explanation on why you should let a professional do the work. Benefits of Window Tinting Blocks UV Radiation You’re already out on the water, which increases the amount of UV radiation you are subjected to. The surface of a lake, river or calm ocean acts like a giant mirror, giving you a double dose of...
read moreSubmerged Arc Welding: 3 Technique Variations That Can Change Results
Originally developed by the Linde-Union Carbide Company, submerged arc welding has gained a considerable amount of popularity in welding heavy machinery and equipment like tractors and multi-head rigs. Submerged arc welding can meet numerous industry standards, as it can offer over 150 combinations of welding flux and wire designs. This article will explore what submerged arc welding is and 3 technique variations that can be implemented to change the results. The Basics of Submerged Arc Welding Unlike other welding processes,...
read moreEstablishing A Recycling Program For Your Small Manufacturing Business
Adhering to mandatory municipal recycling guidelines helps to decrease the amount of waste that ends up in local landfills. However, if you own a small business that uses raw materials such as sheet metal to manufacture goods, you can minimize the impact your business has on the environment even further by implementing a recycling program. The following guide provides the basic steps on how to increase your recycling efforts in the workplace. Designate a Recycling Team When your business has more than a few employees, you should designate a...
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