The Major Components of Heat Exchangers
Heat exchangers are not only one of the most common pieces of equipment found on industrial sites, they are also one of the most important. Despite the name, heat exchangers are used for both heating and cooling and are actually used more often for cooling, especially on industrial sites such…
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Boiler Maintenance Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Industrial boilers represent a major investment at most industrial facilities and they also play a fundamental role in day-to-day operations. It is thus crucial to keep boilers running smoothly and efficiently with regular, on-going maintenance. However, just because a boiler is being checked regularly, does not mean it is necessarily…
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A Closer Look at Planning and Scheduling Industrial Services
In industrial settings, there is a strong need for order, organization and planned, well-executed operations. Without these elements, the chances of a serious mistake occurring during the project increases. This can result in any number of negative outcomes including loss of money, divergence from production schedule and even dangerous accidents….
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An Overview of STI Group’s Services for the Power Generation Industry
The demands that the power generation industry must rise to meet on a daily basis in order to reliably supply power for our nation require a host of specialized equipment, machines, and skilled technicians. The industry requires precision fabrication, custom modifications to power plants, and the creation of new power…
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Signs an Industrial Boiler May Need to be Replaced or Retrofitted
Industrial boilers are a vital part of many different industrial processes, providing both heat and hot water for a variety of applications. This means that if a boiler breaks unexpectedly, it can bring operations to a halt and cause a wide variety of problems for the company. The best strategy…
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Why NCCER Certification Enhances Fabrication Quality
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is an education foundation created as a not-for-profit collaboration of construction CEOs, leaders, professionals, and academics who wanted to increase productivity and education within the construction and maintenance industry. The mission of NCCER is to build a curriculum or standardized training…
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What Goes Into a Baghouse Inspection
Baghouses are a crucial part of pollution control at industrial facilities and when properly maintained and inspected they do a phenomenal job controlling emissions. However proper maintenance and routine baghouse inspections are key. By planning an industrial baghouse inspection when the filter bags need to be changed, it can prevent…
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Important Maintenance Services for Exchangers
At many industrial facilities, heat exchangers are a vital piece of equipment. They are used both for heating and cooling in different industrial processes and help industrial worksites to operate more efficiently. They are also crucial for safety. For this reason, it is very important to ensure that heat exchangers…
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The Role PIGs Play in Maintaining Pipelines
Cleaning pipelines has always been a crucial part of the oil and gas industry. The earliest methods of cleaning out the network of pipes that carry crude oil, natural gas, or other products involved bundles of straw wrapped in wire that would be inserted into the pipes. It is widely…
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STI Group Attends 2016 OTC
This week, from Monday, May 2nd through Thursday, May 5th, STI Group will be attending the annual Offshore Technology Conference (OTC). We are excited to once again participate in this important yearly event. The annual OTC event, held each year in Houston, TX at NRG Park during the first week…
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