Rotating machines—turbines, pumps, fans, and motors—form the backbone of modern industry, driving processes across energy generation, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and automotive manufacturing. In an ...

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This is an intensive 5-day course providing a comprehensive understanding of rotating equipment failures and reliability. Condition monitoring techniques are discussed and evaluated. Scenarios ...

We find rotating machinery in many types of facilities. These include fabrication shops, assembly plants, and various kinds of process plants and manufacturing facilities. Rotating equipment poses ...

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In Part 1 of this series, we looked at some hazards that arise when working around rotating machinery and how to protect yourself. In Part 2, we look at five more such hazards. Just because rotating ...