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Reel secondary arm synchronization provides even loading
Secondary arm movements need to move at the same speed both when loading against a new spool and when unloading a full jumbo roll. Otherwise the roll may stop or come off the rails or yield loss may occur.
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Steam and condensate system audit for tissue machine Yankee dryer
The steam input and condensate removal system is integral to the efficient and effective operation of your Yankee dryer. A system audit shows the current operating level and provides savings recommendations.
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Proper setup of a pressure compensate pump and dump valve
Many hydraulic systems on the paper machine use pressure compensated pumps. Pump and pressure compensator adjuster setup is easy if you know what you are doing.
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Validated processes and competency enable long-term, safe operation of oxygen service valves
Oxygen service valves operate in one of the process industry’s most hazardous environments. Oxygen is not flammable but supports and accelerates combustion. This means that oxygen service valves need to be designed, manufactured, tested and maintained to prevent this by mitigating the ignition source and contact with fuel. This article focuses mainly on cleaning, inspection methods and guidance on packaging, storage, installation, operation, and maintenance.
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Careful, data-driven planning combined with OEM expertise is the key to a successful plant turnaround
Process plants make a living by keeping their production lines up and running near-uninterruptedly, but in order to do that safely and efficiently they have to plan maintenance shutdowns, turnarounds and outages (STOs) at critical intervals. The purpose of an STO may range from performing repairs and cleaning the process to implementing major modifications and performing inspections mandated by operating license requirements.
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Digital solutions bring reliability and predictability to aging plants
The current trend toward digitalization is not limited to new, greenfield plants. In fact, older plants may actually be in better ...
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Fugitive emissions efficiency
Emission reduction has been a global megatrend for quite a long time. Emissions are being monitored for just about any product available ...
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Small decisions, big significance
Industrial gas processes are known to have high requirements on absolute gas production plant availability. Maximal availability is ...
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Molecular sieving made efficient with smart valve selection
The chemical and hydrocarbon processing industries are constantly looking for ways to improve the efficiency, economics and safety of ...
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Reliability means high uptime
Measured by uptime, Neles’ reliable globe valves have proven their capabilities even in the most challenging process conditions. Globe valves are widely used in oil refineries as well as in gas processing, petrochemical and chemical plants.
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