Why U.S. Grid Stability Depends on Smart Politics and Policy
During the hottest day of the year so far, in Washington, DC, a team of over 400 wind, solar, and...
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Energy Management
What the Large Motor Reliability Studies Actually Found and Why It Matters
One of the most frequently quoted studies related to electric motor reliability is a 1983 Electric...
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Supra Harmonics in VFD Systems: A New Frontier in Reliability Risk
As part of a larger research and development project involving multiple industries and distributed...
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Why So Many Electric Motors Are Quietly Running Beyond Safe Limits
Over the past four years, we have seen an increase in field troubleshooting calls related to...
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How Reliability Strategies Cut Compressed Air Energy Costs
Compressed air systems are an essential part of most plant operations but can be a plant’s...
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2025 NREL Wind Powertrain Meeting: AI, Bearings, and Reliability
This year, we participated in the NREL Wind Drivetrain Reliability Collaborative Workshop from...
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Strategic Asset Management: A Key Driver of Energy Efficiency
The Untapped Energy Opportunity Energy efficiency isn’t just about turning off the lights...
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Partial Discharge Mechanisms: A Technical Deep Dive for VFD Motors
The article ‘Partial Discharge Explained: Causes, Effects, and Prevention generated a few...
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How Precision Alignment Can Transform Motor Reliability and Efficiency
By Howard Penrose and Eric Foreman As maintenance and reliability professionals, we know that...
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Overall Electrical Effectiveness: Key Metrics for Balanced Electrical Systems
Overall Electrical Effectiveness (OELE) is intended to drive behaviors that ensure the electrical...
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Partial Discharge Explained: Causes, Effects, and Prevention
Partial discharge is an electrical effect that, once upon a time, was only a concern for...
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Electrical Signature Analysis Case Studies: From Detection to Resolution
There is often discussion about how soon faults can be detected by different technologies and...
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