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Equifactor and FMEA
For those of you that have met me, you know that I am a huge fan of proactive improvement processes. Why wait until something bad happens to fix your issues? Wouldn’t it be nice if we...
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Mechanical Seal Efficiency – Potential for huge savings
Here’s a great article by AESSEAL about potential energy savings by selecting the correct mechanical seal flush plan. It’s a pretty interesting read, and possibly an eye-opener for a...
View ArticleNewest Aircraft Carrier Breaks Down During Sea Trials
USS Ford underway for sea trials … An article in Popular Mechanics said the the USS Ford had to return early from sea trials because of an overheating thrust bearing on one of the four main engines....
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Monday Accident & Lessons Learned: Why is Right of Way Maintenance Important?
Here is another example of why right of way maintenance is important for utility transmission and distribution departments … An article on hazardex reported that the California Department of Forestry...
View ArticleEver had trouble with root cause analysis during batch production with...
We received the question below in our TapRooT® Root Cause Analysis Users & Friends Group on LinkedIn, please join the discussion with your experiences and best practices. How would one do a...
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Fatal Helicopter Crash in Pigeon Forge, TN Blamed on Faulty Fuel Pump
In April of 2016, a sightseeing helicopter crashed while on a tour of Pigeon Forge, TN, killing the four passengers and the pilot. Several problems were noted, including an old-design fuel system that...
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Is “Wear and Tear” an Acceptable Equipment Root Cause?
In 2016, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) expanded the SafeOCS reporting system to require the submission of off-shore well control equipment failure reports. The first annual...
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TapRooT® Around the World: Equifactor® Equipment Troubleshooting in Bogota,...
Take a look into the recent 3-Day TapRooT®/Equifactor® Equipment Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis Course in Bogota, Colombia, taught by TapRooT® and Equifactor® Instructors Hernando Godoy...
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TapRooT® Around the World: 3-Day Equifactor® in Bogota, Colombia
Here’s a glimpse into a recent 3-Day Equifactor® course in Bogota, Colombia, taught by TapRooT® Instructors Hernando Godoy and Piedad Colmenares. We really appreciate Diana Munevar for sharing these...
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When is a leak in a nuclear reactor minor?
I saw an interesting article in the Military News yesterday. The headline read: Navy: ‘Minor’ moisture leak in nuclear plant prompts sub’s return to Groton base This caused me to think of several...
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