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TABLE OF CONTENTS APRIL 2009 / VOL. 30, NO. 4 FEATURES 31 / COMPRESSORS Compressor Power Is Not Measured By Amps Alone Use kilowatts or characterize the motor curve to determine operating conditions 35 / PIPING Keeping the Loop Closed Properly sealed piping systems are critical to efficient, sustainable plant operations 38 / INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keep Process Analyzers On-Stream Despite computerization, skills are still needed to achieve the full benefits 24 / COVER STORY Power Up a Winner How to find the right asset management system PlantServices.com WEB EXCLUSIVE: The Role of Returnable Shipping Containers Reusable containers can increase plant and warehouse availability, and reduce plant downtime. Visit www.plant services.com/articles/2009/053.html to learn how you can implement this time- and money-saving practice in your facility. WEB EXCLUSIVE: Choosing the Correct Strainer Technology Bulk raw water users protect process and downstream equipment by selecting multi-element water strainer technology. Find out the details about how they did it and how it works at www.plantservices.com/articles/2009/054.html. WHITE PAPER: Manufacturer Reduces Thread Failures With Anti-Seize Paste An equipment manufacturer searches for a high-performance lubricant that can withstand extremely high torque in stainless steel threaded connections to prevent cold welding or galling of the sealing surfaces and reduce an unacceptable failure rate. See how they did it at www.plantservices.com/wp_downloads/PS090326_ Molykote.html SPECIALISTS 19 / HUMAN CAPITAL Maintenance v. Motivation Who’s Herzberg and why should I care 21 / ASSET MANAGER New Roles for CMMS Vendors Expect more than a shrinkwrapped box of software 23 / TECHNOLOGY TOOLBOX Alternative Materials High-tech options have steel, brass, copper and other metals on the run COLUMNS AND DEPARTMENTS 7 / FROM THE EDITOR Who Will Pay How to win the carbon game 9 / LETTERS • Has Alternative Reality • Detained By Security 11 / THE PS.COM FILES New on PlantServices.com We are transforming this column to focus on the in-depth resources of PlantServices.com. 12 / UP AND RUNNING Automation and Power Joined in Orlando 42 / WEB HUNTER Barter If You Don’t Have Cash A time-honored way to get what you need despite budget cuts 50 / ENERGY EXPERT Green Diesel – An Oxymoron Biodiesel and ethanol don’t belong in the same breath 15 / CRISIS CORNER Get Out of This Hole Now is the time to take action that will help during the economic upturn 16 / WHAT WORKS 44 / IN THE TRENCHES Insured to the Hilt Acme attempts to save money by modifying its pension plan 47 / PRODUCT FOCUS 48 / MRO MARKETPLACE / AD INDEX 49 / CLASSIFIEDS WWW.PLANTSERVICES.COM APRIL 2009 5
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