Downtime from equipment failures can cost oil and gas companies
hundreds of thousands of dollars each day and pose significant risk
to the safety of crew members. Systems do not break down and fail
on...
On February 6, 2018
Condition monitoring has a key role to play in every maintenance
programme and can be a valuable tool for optimising safety
standards, maximising operational efficiency, and enhancing
profitability....
On January 17, 2018
Identifying potential issues before they escalate into fully
developed problems offers obvious benefits in all industries, from
manufacturing to sea-based commercial shipping. Preventive
measures,...
On January 4, 2018
Diesel and Biodiesel fuels may leave a refinery clean, but fuel
quality can vary at the time it is dispensed due to contamination
accumulated during transport and storage. Operators and...
On September 19, 2016
Compared to their land equivalents, marine engines have to shoulder
a much heavier burden. With highly capricious and volatile weather
that can vary from Arctic cold to equatorial heat, the...
On April 12, 2016
Rising tide of clean power. Gearbox lubrication and thorough
sealing of equipment in the Atlantis project. Turning on the lights
is taken for granted by most, yet with a quarter of...
On April 12, 2016
The global oil and gas industry is a highly competitive market in
which companies must be willing to adopt cutting-edge technologies
to get the most out of oil reserves, keep their operations...
On April 6, 2016
As of January 2015, ships working in emission control areas (ECAs)
have been obliged to comply with the 0.1% sulphur content for
fuels. With the ECA limits on sulphur now in much wider
use, more ships...
On December 31, 2015
Oil dryers are used in a variety of power generation applications
including lubrication systems for steam and gas turbines and gas
engines, gearboxes, and hydraulic and seal monitoring systems....
On June 4, 2015
Faced with significant challenges within their power generation
sectors, countries are looking for smarter energy systems and more
creative renewable energy solutions at Power-Gen Europe. Systems
that...
On June 2, 2015
Cold corrosion is an unintended consequence of progress. Longer
piston strokes in new generation, fuel-efficient engines bring a
change in operating conditions within the cylinder liner resulting
in a...
On November 5, 2014
Fluid purification is an essential task at hydroelectric dams.
Water, entrained air and gases and solid particulates often
contaminate turbine oil and hydraulic fluid and must be removed on
a regular...
On July 23, 2014
The first line of defense in reducing failure of a hydraulic system
is to incorporate contamination measurement and control protocols
as an integral element of your Preventive Maintenance (PM)...
On May 15, 2014
When selecting hydraulic cylinders for tough operating environments
such as in the Aluminium process industry, there are essential
factors not to overlook. Aluminium processing presents one of
the...
On October 17, 2013
Hydraulics is the technology of controlling pressurized fluids to
create force and motion. Parker hydraulics enable and improve
machinery performance. Key markets Aerial lift Agriculture
Air...
On July 1, 2013
Parker Filtration offers system solutions for the removal of
contamination from liquids and gases, ensuring optimal performance
for many applications and markets including industrial, food...
On March 13, 2013
