September 12, 2019
I am always perplexed when I visit a site that does not enforce strict compliance with approved procedures. From the Physical Plant Operations Handbook: “Without rules […]
May 29, 2019
Condensate-induced water hammer is an extremely dangerous phenomenon and operators should be trained to ensure they fully understand. Water hammer occurs when water in a pipe […]
February 7, 2019
After over a decade in our previous location, FCS has “pulled roots” and moved to its new location on Twin Knolls Road in Columbia, Maryland. Although […]
October 26, 2018
Metal production ultimately requires exposure of an untreated surface to the corrosive oxygen and humidity in our atmosphere. To prevent surface corrosion, oil is frequently applied […]
August 20, 2018
When shift changeover happens and the off-going crew leaves, does the oncoming shift have a plan for the shift? If a procedure is in progress, does […]
July 20, 2018
I recently saw a poster in a buddy’s garage that said, “Every 20-minute job is a broken bolt away from becoming a 3-day ordeal” and I […]
June 4, 2018
When asked, most operators will provide the purpose of a cooling tower: to reduce the temperature of water to the lowest practicable point. Pressed on the […]
June 4, 2018
When asked, most operators will provide the purpose of a cooling tower: to reduce the temperature of water to the lowest practicable point. Pressed on the […]