Does maintenance save money? Many numbers get thrown around when it comes to estimating the savings achieved by performing certain maintenance activities. I remember meeting with a potential customer ...

Famous mathematician Edward Lorenz coined the phrase “The Butterfly Effect,” which is the belief that some small occurrence could create devastating results in another location far away. It theorizes ...

Boilers are all around us. From home water heating to massive industrial applications, they are everywhere. This article covers boiler basics, including the basic types of packaged boilers and their ...

There is currently a large dependence on coal for power generation. As coal-fired plants cause environmental and health hazards, technologies such as swirl flow and air staging have been proposed to ...

Having spent over 15 years writing about technology, Lawrence has turned his eye to remodeling, smart home services, maintenance and home repair projects. He now contributes DIY, informational and ...

Traditional layup methods like desiccants and nitrogen blanketing have limitations; VCIs actively form protective layers on metal surfaces for better corrosion prevention Proper corrosion control ...