Mike Aughenbaugh

Jan 13, 2025 | plantengineering.com | Puja Mitra |Mike Aughenbaugh |Chris Vavra |Robert Hunt

Industrial Video Solutions Inc (IVS), a US-based specialist in automation for the papermaking industry, is leveraging FLIR infrared (IR) thermal cameras to obtain valuable data from paper machines as part of a patented system that boosts machine control and efficiency.

Oct 30, 2024 | newequipment.com | Mike Aughenbaugh

The decision to do a plant turnaround is not one made lightly. Chemical plants and refineries across the globe undergo these challenging projects with the help of hundreds of technicians from multiple vendors working on different parts of the plant at the same time. Whether the work involves maintaining, revamping, or renewing a specific system or an entire plant, coordinating the various disciplines and their efforts can be daunting.

Oct 18, 2024 | processingmagazine.com | Dave Molinari |Angelica Pajkovic |Mike Aughenbaugh

HomeRenewable hydrogen: More than meets the eyeWe are still in the very early stages of widespread adoption and deployment of renewable hydrogen technology in the United States. ID 250802435 © Scharfsinn86 | Dreamstime.comIt would be a challenge today to work in or adjacent to the energy industry without hearing about renewable hydrogen. In the ever-evolving goal to decarbonize fuel, one of the more notable trends is the move to hydrogen.

Oct 16, 2024 | plantengineering.com | Mike Aughenbaugh |Chris Vavra |Robert Hunt |David Chandler

Component corrosion is one of the dangers most often faced by industrial fluid system components. One way to minimize the impact of corrosion is to choose the right materials to handle specific applications. Research the particulars of an industrial fluid system, including what media it will be moving, its operating temperatures and its vibration patterns before deciding which material should be used.

Oct 9, 2024 | plantengineering.com | Mike Aughenbaugh |Maria Lamorey |Jodi Downing |Chris Vavra

Learning Objectives Discover best practices for improving the installation of fluid system components throughout a plant. Learn how to troubleshoot components so you can fix problems before they start. Understand the importance of getting component materials right to ensure long service lives. Fluid system insights There are several best practices to improve the installation and use of valves and other fluid system components within manufacturing facilities.