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