Looking for some corrosion prevention techniques? Corrosion is when metal deteriorates due to moisture and air. Oxidizing agents change the chemical composition of the metal. This is what turns your shiny metal pipe into a brittle rusted one. Global expenditure on...
Are unsightly cracks dotting your concrete tanks? Are you worried these damages could hurt your professional credibility? Well, you should be worried about more than your reputation. If you think your concrete structures are invincible, think again. Structural...
A burst gas pipeline can cause devastating damage and pose serious risks to both safety and operations. The catastrophic nature of a gas pipe explosion can disrupt entire industrial operations, cause fatalities, and result in millions of dollars in damages. However,...
All companies that distribute, manufacture, or sell drinking water in North America are required to comply with NSF/ANSI 61. What is NSF/ANSI 61? Do you have to be NSF 61 certified or only NSF 61 compliant? What's the difference? If these questions are making you...
We all know the smell of cooked eggs is the sign of a lazy Sunday morning breakfast. But what about the smell of rotten eggs? If you can smell something off, there might be a problem with your gas lines. But replacing your gas line can be a costly and time-consuming...
An industrial environment isn't the safest workspace for your employees. They could be exposed to various harmful chemicals or work with dangerous materials. Sparks and steam may be a daily occurrence they have to deal with. There are guidelines set in place to...
Over time, working with dangerous chemicals is slowly getting safer and safer. Fewer people die from chemical accidents than did just a few decades ago! How is it so much safer in the modern day to work with chemicals? Many practices have been instituted that help...
As a plant manager, you know how critical it is to keep your industrial equipment working, to do the job it needs to do. You also know how that same equipment gets worked hard and takes a whole lot of wear and tear. It can be a challenge to keep all equipment running...
Our society depends on the proper functioning of our industry, and industry depends on the proper functioning of its parts. That is why avoiding and fixing leaks at industrial plants is so important. In fact, the market for leak detection and repair is worth nearly...
A leak can spell disaster for even the most sophisticated industrial plant. Chemical leaks can cause injury and even death to workers and personnel. Nothing good can come from a leak, so you should do everything in your power to make sure a leak doesn't occur. But...