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How Vibration Analysis Optimizes Predictive Maintenance
Vibration analysis is one of the most powerful diagnostic tools to help you monitor, identify, and prevent a mechanical failure in your rotating equipment. It is also an essential component of any predictive maintenance because it can detect upcoming issues in machinery before they lead to catastrophic failures and expensive down time. How Does Vibration…
Read MoreThe Four Pillars of an R&M Assessment
We’ve previously written about how to improve your operation’s performance with an R&M assessment. We cover a lot of good points on what it is and how to perform one successfully. However, it is also essential to understand the 4 pillars of an R&M Assessment, which we will outline below. Safety As always, we make…
Read MoreStrategies to Optimize Condition Monitoring
Not too long ago the equipment you needed to monitor all of your assets was expensive and difficult to operate, especially from one location. As technology has advanced, all of that has changed to encompass your most important assets from onsite to remote. The cost to operate the monitoring equipment has also gone down, as…
Read MoreHow Root Cause Analysis Can Improve Production Reliability
Approximately 20 to 30 % of all industrial maintenance hours are used for Root Cause Analysis, at times called RCA. Time was calculated by counting time used to find cause of problems, elimination, and any reports done at that time. It can also include anything from the time it takes to train operators in new…
Read MoreThe Importance of Oil Level Control in Equipment Performance
Precision lubrication means utilizing various data points and expert advice to choose the best lubricant, frequency, method, and volume needed to optimize performance and extend the lifespan of critical equipment. This is the goal of any maintenance program, and data is constantly changing. One thing that should be on your mind is the importance of…
Read More5 Top Ways Your Equipment Operators Can Improve Reliability
From experience we can tell you your critical equipment and operators are the most valuable assets in your organization. This includes everything from simple machines to the most complex and costly. Operators are the first line of defense and most likely to notice when something is amiss. Don’t waste this important human asset as there…
Read MoreA Guide to Sealing Strips in Turbines and Compressors
One of the main reasons rotating equipment can fail or not perform up to par are the sealing strips. Having a working knowledge of sealing strips will help you keep them working optimally. Following is some basic information about sealing strips in turbines and compressors. Sealing Strips in Turbines A turbine sealing strip is generally…
Read MoreRepair, Upgrade, or Replace Your Pump?
At Houston Dynamic, we see pumps of all types in all sorts of conditions. With regular maintenance, most pumps will last a long time. However, all pumps will breakdown or come to the end of their natural life cycle. In this case, we are often asked about the benefits of repair versus upgrade versus replacement.…
Read More4 Tips to Achieve Sustainable Pump Reliability
Centrifugal pumps have been the industry standard for years because they are meant to run for long periods of time with no issues. Along the way, improvements have been made in efficiency, containment, and reliability to keep them the preferred choice in many applications. These improvements include items such as pump controls, variable speed drives,…
Read MoreOperating Gas Turbines in Freezing Temps
The team at Houston Dynamic Supply are experts in all things rotating equipment. We have one of the largest and most advanced facilities in Houston. As a result, we and our clients were sub-ject to experience a Texas deep freeze, like last year. To help you out, we will tell you every-thing about operating gas…
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