The EngBuyer Journal

Mechanical

Preventative Maintenance for Industrial Air Compressors

Managing oil parameters, cooler cleaning, valve checks, and belt tensioning to maximize compressor MTBF.

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Deepak karke Nov 05, 2024

⏱ 4 min read

Mechanical

Selecting the Optimal Roller Bearings for High-Load Shafts

Understanding radial load capacities, angular contact geometry, and speed limits when sizing machinery bearings.

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Sonam wajaba Nov 05, 2024

⏱ 5 min read

HVAC

Selecting and Sizing Air Filtration Systems for HVAC Loops

Comparing MERV 8 pre-filters, MERV 13 bags, and absolute HEPA filter systems for particle separation efficiency.

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Sonam wajaba Oct 07, 2024

⏱ 4 min read

HVAC

Static Pressure Calculations for High-Efficiency Ventilation Loops

Calculating dynamic losses of HEPA filters, silencers, and bends to size industrial exhaust fan motors.

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Deepak karke Sep 05, 2024

⏱ 4 min read

Procurement

Evaluating Total Cost of Ownership in Compressor Purchasing

A lifecycle cost analysis tool for comparing initial pricing against power consumption and repair schedules of screw compressors.

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Sonam wajaba Sep 05, 2024

⏱ 5 min read

Procurement

A Procurement Guide to Industrial Switchgear Packages

Key commercial clauses, FAT procedures, and storage guidelines to write into switchgear acquisition contracts.

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Deepak karke Aug 26, 2024

⏱ 5 min read

Mechanical

Laser Alignment Guide for Direct-Coupled Electric Motors

Why traditional straightedge rules are inadequate, and step-by-step instructions for dial/laser alignment parameters.

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Sonam wajaba Aug 16, 2024

⏱ 5 min read

Electrical

Thermal Imaging Best Practices for Electrical Maintenance

Using IR thermography camera profiles to detect overheating joints and unbalanced loading in distribution panels.

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Sonam wajaba Aug 14, 2024

⏱ 4 min read

Mechanical

Friction Loss Calculations in Industrial Piping Loops

Sizing piping circuits using the Darcy-Weisbach equation to calculate head loss, fluid velocity, and pressure drops.

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Sonam wajaba Aug 08, 2024

⏱ 5 min read