Prepare Yourself: Some Equipment Can’t Be Saved!
Recently, a customer sent in two heat exchangers for what they hoped was a partial re-tube. The process had seen small amounts of shell-side water, so they knew there was…
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Top Seven Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger Failure Mechanisms (#7 – Poor Design)
#7 – Poor Design “Poor Design” could mean a lot of things in the world of heat exchangers. It’s critical to understand all the things that factor into the design…
Tight Tolerance Portable Machining
Do you find yourself frustrated with your current supplier of on-site machining services or do you have a piece of equipment that needs repairing but has proven difficult or impossible…
Manage Your Expectations on Field and/or Repair Work (OVERVIEW of 7 Part Series)
Even when you are dealing with a first class repair organization such as Ward’s Field Service Group, it is important to manage expectations. It’s easy to imagine your equipment gleaming…
Manage Your Expectations on Repair Work – Top Seven Restrictions (#1: SAFETY)
#1 – SAFETY… It’s vital to not take safety for granted during repair work. Repair work often has unforeseen surprises that spring up and require that you stop and take…
Manage Your Expectations on Repair Work – Top Seven Restrictions (#2: Accessibility)
#2 – ACCESSIBILITY… Let’s face it – sometimes, it is easier said than done. It’s not uncommon to approach a project and underestimate the difficulties with just accessing the…
