John Skalka

Sep 3, 2024 | plantengineering.com | Chris Vavra |Joe Reckamp |Nick Schiltz |John Skalka

The top 10 Plant Engineering most-viewed content online in August 2024 posted over the last three months covered predictive analytics for maintenance, compressed air monitoring, process piping and more. Catch up with a link to each article below. 1.

Sep 2, 2024 | plantengineering.com | Chris Vavra |Joe Reckamp |Nick Schiltz |John Skalka

Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered predictive analytics, process piping, arc flash fundamentals and more. Links to each article below. 1. How to anticipate maintenance problems with predictive analytics Process manufacturers are combining retrospective analysis with predictive tools using advanced analytics platforms, empowering them to build models, project failures, determine optimal maintenance schedules and increase uptime. 2.

Aug 14, 2024 | plantengineering.com | Joe Reckamp |Nick Schiltz |John Skalka |Eric Whitley

Learning Objectives Understand different modifiers that qualify “analytics,” especially retrospective versus forward-facing descriptors. Recognize the importance of full data context for solving complex process problems. Apply advanced analytics to transition maintenance programs from preventive to predictive.

Aug 7, 2024 | plantengineering.com | Nick Schiltz |John Skalka |Eric Whitley |Angelica Pajkovic

Learning Objectives Understand the role of energy harvesting technologies in industrial applications, specifically how they convert thermal energy into electrical power to enhance operational efficiency and reduce environmental impacts. Learn about the applications and benefits of energy harvesting in predictive maintenance and remote monitoring and how it supports continuous operation and data-driven decision-making.

Aug 1, 2024 | plantengineering.com | Eric Whitley |Angelica Pajkovic |João Pontes |John Skalka |Chris Vavra

Learning ObjectivesLearn how predictive maintenance tools can be part of a compressed air system’s regular maintenance. Understand what a service tech looks for on a regular service call and the types of predictive maintenance that is performed during regular service calls including oil sampling and vibration analysis. Learn how analyzing data trends from samples taken during routine maintenance can help reveal the health and efficiency of a compressed air system preventing downtime.