Author: FM College Admin

In the past year we’ve been evaluating conditions in wind generation and industrial applications in which shaft brushes exist but electrically related bearing damage occurs. In Figure 1, the machine, which had a shaft-grounding system in place and was applied in an inverter application, was evaluated at a local repair facility. Figure 2: Spalling is…

De-energized testing is used in our training factory to explain and demonstrate the concepts to College of Engineering students and companies learning how to implement reliability and maintainability best practices. In this article, Bill Kruger of ALL-TEST Pro, Old Saybrook, CT (alltestpro.com), discusses motor testing/circuit analysis, since it’s another valuable methodology that should be added…

With sustainability rapidly becoming the biggest talking point in UK boardrooms – the roll out of electric heat pumps should be a major topic for the business as well as the domestic market. Much of the publicity around heat pumps centres on a government target for 600,000 to be installed in domestic homes a year…

  Doors play many different roles in healthcare facilities aside from the obvious role as an entrance or exit. They can help with many operations in a facility and keep occupants safe from several types of threats. Regardless of their mundane nature, doors play a central role in various scenarios within healthcare facilities, and these…

Organizations are grappling with unprecedented workforce challenges, including labor market shortfalls and evolving generational needs. Talent management has become a primary concern for business leaders, with industry experts offering valuable guidance on shaping a future-ready workforce. They examine the impact of technology on operations, the importance of leadership and development opportunities in retaining talent, and…

There’s a new conversation happening in healthcare today. Driven by new laws, regulations, tariffs, ESG goals, and thought leaders in the industry itself, healthcare institutions are embracing decarbonization to meet 2050 goals for emissions reductions. With the health sector contributing to about 5% of global carbon emissions, many of our clients are, quite naturally, anxious…