An Overview of STI Group’s Services for the Oil & Gas Production Sector
Oil and gas production companies often operate on a tight margin, making both the price of oil and the costs of extraction and transport extremely important. While of course there is little companies can do to affect the price of oil, it is imperative that they get the best prices…
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An Overview of STI Group’s Services for the Chemical and Petrochemical Industries
At chemical plants it is crucial for operations to be run at optimal efficiency in order to continually satisfy the needs of chemical customers and to allow the facility to remain productive and profitable. Chemical plant facilities and equipment must be fabricated with the highest degree of quality, durability, and…
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An Overview Of STI Group’s Core Industrial Services
It takes numerous specialists and engineers to manage industrial plants and facilities and keep them running smoothly, efficiently, and safely. Some of these individuals may only be required during special projects or industrial turnarounds when speed and efficiency are of the essence to get the plants back into production as…
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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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