Distinguishing Regulators and Reducing Valves

We are all familiar with blood clotting and its role in constricting blood flow after injury. Clotting depends on the coagulation of platelets and blood cells aided by fibrin molecules to trap and bind them together. This coagulated mass effectively plugs capillaries to stop uncontrolled hemorrhaging and bleeding.   Read

One of the most important but underestimated factors impacting the operation of turbines (both steam and gas) and other machinery is the condition of the oil, especially its “mechanical” cleanliness (presence of solid particles). Although the need for appropriate oil care is commonly accepted among power plants with regular maintenance

It is widely recognized that contamination creates problems in hydraulic fluid power systems. The explanation is straight-forward – minimizing the gaps or clearances between moving parts improves efficiency and permits precise machine control.   Read more