Oil and gas facilities, including refineries, upstream/midstream operations, and petrochemical plants are among the most vulnerable to fires, explosions, and operational disruptions caused by direct lightning strikes and their secondary effects. Even…
A Retrofit for the Ages
The Bulls Bridge Hydroelectric Plant in New Milford, Connecticut first came online in 1903 and today stands as a testament to early twentieth-century hydroelectric engineering. Although much of its original structure and machinery…
Spotless Sewer Lines Play a Key Role in Lining Success
Deep cleaning is necessary before replacing the lining of sewer pipes. High-powered nozzles and chain cutters make pipe cleaning quick and efficient. Pipe lining has become a go-to solution for renewing aging…
Securing the Future of Beverage Process Automation Through IT/OT Convergence
Improved cybersecurity is enabling the integration of OT and IT systems to unlock real-time data flow, enhanced operational visibility, accelerated decision-making, and the adoption of AI. In beverage processing, operational technology (OT)…
Securing the Future of Pharmaceutical Process Automation Through IT/OT Convergence
Improved cybersecurity is enabling the integration of OT and IT systems to unlock real-time data flow, enhanced operational visibility, accelerated decision-making, and the adoption of AI. In pharmaceutical processing, operational technology (OT)…
Fertilizer Plants: Advanced Scraper Strainer Technology
Fertilizer plant engineers are tasked with maintaining safe, efficient, and continuous operations in environments where precision and process integrity are critical. From managing heat exchangers and reactors to overseeing cooling systems and…
Untethered Computing for Pharma Manufacturing
At pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, critical computing platforms play a key role in controlling and monitoring production. This equipment can come in many forms, including thin clients, panel PCs, remote touch displays, and…
Mail Manufacturing Systems: Greater than the Sum of their Parts
The need for absolute accuracy in mail manufacturing underscores the importance of an integrated system in which every component works together seamlessly to achieve results that are greater than the sum of…
BCA Offers a Quick Fix for Shredder Head Rebuilding
In high-output shredding operations, equipment downtime is one of the most significant threats to productivity and profitability. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the maintenance of shredder heads, the core mechanical…
Textile Mills: Advanced Scraper Strainer Technology
Textile mill engineers are tasked with maintaining safe, efficient, and continuous operations in environments where precision and process integrity are critical. From managing heat exchangers to overseeing cooling systems and wastewater treatment,…
