April 2023

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Figure 1: Modern condition monitoring technologies, like Emerson's AMS Machine Works, can be accessed via a wide array of communication technologies, untethering personnel from the control room.
Preventive/Predictive Maintenance

Optimizing preventive maintenance drives competitive advantage

April 25, 2023
At the intersection of data and industrial software, process manufacturers are finding the strategies they need to improve safety, performance and sustainability.
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Powder & Bulk Processing

Inline moisture endpoint detection in wet granulation using filtered NIR spectroscopy

April 21, 2023
Process development scientists study the efficacy of using near-infrared spectroscopy for inline, real-time measurement of product moisture during two different wet granulation...
All images courtesy of FEECO International.
FEECO rotary dryer.
Powder & Bulk Processing

An introduction to rotary dryers

April 18, 2023
This article describes the benefits of rotary drying systems as well as their applications, limitations, operation and design considerations.
All images courtesy of Heyl Patterson.
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Powder & Bulk Processing

Recordkeeping for effective dryer maintenance

This article discusses elements that should be part of an industrial dryer’s maintenance record, how to use each element when maintaining the dryer and how to use the record when...
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Using a CMMS streamlines and bolsters asset management so you can extend the useful life of your assets and focus your time where it is needed most.
CMMS software

How CMMS connects workflows for preventive maintenance and asset management

April 14, 2023
From pre-installation planning and engineering to decommissioning, CMMS software helps organizations track and manage their assets.

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