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SEPTEMBER 2013 • VOL 26, NO 9 • www.MT-ONLINE.com
FEATURES A RELIABILITY INTERVENTION 20
Stopping Repeat Wind-Farm Generator Failures A cross-disciplinary team used probability and “R” correlations in its hunt for the actual problem and effective solutions.
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Randall Noon, P.E.
THE FUNDAMENTALS 28
Moisture Protection Of Electronics The importance of keeping electronic equipment dry would seem to be a no-brainer. That said, are your operations taking a best-practices approach to getting it done? Cody Hostick, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
DEPARTMENTS
THE RELIABILITY FILES
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My Take
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Stuff Happens
Fouled Heat Exchangers? Try Electronic Water Treatment
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Uptime
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Motor Decisions Matter
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Automation Insider
MAINTENANCE LOG
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Marketplace
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Information Highway
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Classified
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Supplier Index
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Viewpoint
Fouled heat exchangers are a chronic, costly energy-hog problem for industry. Available technology can change those dynamics.
SUPPLY CHAIN LINKS 38
Bringing Predictive Maintenance Home To Your Plant MT wanted to know more about a new service-program offering. Jane Alexander, Editor
Using Smartphone Technology To Extend Equipment Life North American Stainless is calling on QR codes to support its best-in-class maintenance practices. Don Stewart, North American Stainless
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Don’t Procrastinate… Innovate! Technology Showcase Solution Spotlight
March 18-21, 2014 ®
Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Rosemont, IL
Watch this space and www.MARTSConference.com for further details. You don’t want to miss MARTS 2014! SEPTEMBER 2013
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