Electric motor noise: How to identify the cause and implement a ...
WEBMay 12, 2021 — Running the motor at reduced voltage is a simple diagnostic tool. For example, if the motor is noisy at full voltage but sounds fine at half of rated voltage, focus on the air gap and such issues as mis-machined housing or an eccentric rotor. Causes of an unequal air gap are: Eccentric rotor. Eccentric stator.
Understanding the 3 types of needs: Achievement, affiliation, and …
WEBMar 29, 2014 — The three types of needs are: the need for achievement. the need for affiliation. the need for power. People with a need for achievement like to find solutions. They tend to set moderate goals with moderate risks. Low goals and risks don’t provide a sense of achievement, and high goals and risks have too great a chance of failure.
Mining equipment manufacturer invests $8.5 million to increase ...
WEBSep 6, 2024 — Simmons Equipment Company has announced plans to expand manufacturing operations in Russell County, Virginia. The company, which manufactures specialty mining equipment, will invest $8.5 million …
How to maintain a reliable compressed air system: Key strategies …
WEBAug 28, 2024 — 1. Regular maintenance. Regular maintenance is essential for keeping a compressed air system reliable. Key maintenance tasks include: Inspecting for Leaks: Regularly check for leaks in the system, as they can waste energy and reduce system efficiency. Changing Filters: Replace filters according to the manufacturer's recommendations to ensure ...
EVs go up in flames at Rivian manufacturing plant in Illinois
WEBAug 27, 2024 — The fire began in the parking lot on the north side of the four-million-square-foot factory, but the assembly plant was unaffected. Alexis Gajewski. Several electric vehicles (EVs) caught fire at a Rivian manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois. According to Mike Smith for 25News Now, the fire began around 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, August 24.
Incobrasa Industries invests $250 million to expand soybean …
WEBSep 14, 2023 — Incobrasa Industries LTD has begun construction on its soybean processing plant expansion in Gilman, Illinois. The company will invest $250 million into the project, creating 40 new full-time jobs. The expansion will include a new soybean crushing facility, adding 170,000 square feet of production space, and a 50-acre solar array.
In the groove: Common myths about mechanical pipe joints
WEBMar 31, 2010 — Grooved mechanical pipe joining is a technique pioneered during World War I as a fast, reliable way to transport fuel and water to the Allied troops. It has become a viable joining method on utility and process piping applications when compared with welding, threading and flanging. The mechanical joint, or …
Electric motor maintenance best practices | Plant Services
WEBOct 11, 2022 — Electric motor maintenance best practices. Oct. 11, 2022. Avoiding unexpected equipment downtime long-term requires a detailed preventive and predictive program. Ken DeBauche. A proper preventive maintenance plan must cover the electric motors and controls in service within the plant. A correctly designed and implemented program will help ...
JSW Steel invests $110 million to modernize manufacturing at …
WEBAug 30, 2024 — Alexis Gajewski. JSW Steel USA, Inc. has announced plans to modernize its steel plate mill in Baytown, Texas. The company, which is a subsidiary of JSW Steel Ltd., will invest $110 million into the project, which will feature sustainable technologies and state-of-the-art equipment.
Using air lift pumps or eductors for fluid handling - Plant Services
WEBAug 15, 2002 — An empirical calculation attributed to the Ingersoll Rand Co. correlates the flow of air with that of water. Va = 0.8 L l /(C log10{(L s + 34)/34]. Where V a = volume of free air (cu. ft.) needed per gallon of water. L s = length of the submerged section (ft.). L l = length of the lift section (ft.). C = constant that depends on L l (see Table 1). Another relevant variable is the relationship ...