The common Mentality of Owners and Management that refrains from value addition in engineering!
There are several common mentalities among owners and management that can lead to missed opportunities for value addition in engineering. These mentalities may include: 1. Being Conservative A conservative mentality in engineering can manifest in several ways. For example, it may involve resistance to change or reluctance to adopt new technologies or methods. This mentality may stem from a fear of the unknown or a desire to maintain the status quo, but it can ultimately limit opportunities for innovation and value creation. This can be a significant obstacle to progress and innovation in engineering. Encouraging a culture of openness, …
What is more important in Drafting? Skills or Software??
No doubt the upgraded software plays an important role in Drafting, but the required skillset is non-negotiable. There are many skills that are important for success in engineering drafting. Here are a few of the most important skills: 1. Conceptualization: Conceptualization is an essential aspect of drafting as it forms the basis for creating accurate and effective designs. Before creating a design, it is important to first understand the problem that needs to be solved and the requirements that the design must meet. This involves the process of conceptualization, which is the ability to visualize the design in the mind …
Steps to follow once the tripping has taken place
When the incoming circuit breaker is tripped, it means that power has been disconnected from the electrical panel or device that it was supplying. Here are some general steps to follow once the incomer breaker is tripped: 1. Identify the reason for the trip: The first step is to determine why the breaker has tripped. Common reasons for a breaker tripping include overloading, short circuits, or ground faults. Therefore the first step to analyse is to identify which breaker has tripped and the probable cause of it. If the trip is caused by overloading, you may need to redistribute your …
Is the incomer breaker in your system tripping often??
95-97% of Engineering and Maintenance departments reset the breaker on experiencing tripping. That surely helps them continue the production and minimize the losses but that doesn’t bring a permanent solution to the problem of often tripping. An incoming breaker trips when there is an electrical fault or overload in the electrical system. The breaker is designed to protect the electrical system by automatically tripping and cutting off the power supply to prevent damage to appliances, wiring, or a potential fire. Before talking about the solution let’s look at the possible causes of tripping – Here are some of the common …
How Safety Audit adds value to the organization?
In 2019, electrical short circuits accounted for 10% of all fire incidents in the country, resulting in 358 deaths and 1,403 injuries. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS), electrical fires accounted for 7% of all workplace fires in the United States between 2014 and 2018. The BLS further reports that the manufacturing industry had the highest number of electrical fire incidents, accounting for 28% of all electrical fire incidents in the workplace during the same period. An electrical safety audit is an essential tool for ensuring the safety of employees and compliance with regulatory requirements. It helps …
The Growing Importance of Smart Grid Consulting
The smart grid is an innovative electric grid that allows the two-way flow of data and electricity between consumers and power utility providers. Unlike standard electric grids, it is an electricity network based on digital technology and driven by connectivity, communication, and automation. More and more organizations are seeking smart grid consulting services to become energy-independent, with a resilient and reliable power source that can save money and drive enhanced energy use decisions. Do you need it? A smart grid is critical to the global energy transition as it helps sustain long-term economic growth and provides clean energy while enabling companies to …
What is the Objective of Conditioning Monitoring?
Condition monitoring effectively identifies changes in a machine that could indicate a potential or developing flaw or damage. It’s a form of predictive maintenance that allows your business to schedule servicing and apply preventive actions to prevent unplanned downtime and failure. The process monitors specific conditions of machinery, such as temperature and vibrations, and various techniques apply to different equipment, including compressors, motors, pumps, auxiliary systems, and rotating machinery. Traditionally, the process was based mainly on analyzing vibrations. However, innovative techniques now utilize sensors to measure various real-time parameters. You’ll be alerted when changes are detected. With this in mind, consider …
8 Steps to Conduct a Feasibility Study for your Engineering Project!!
In Gujarat in 2010, govt bought solar power at 2010 PPA rates of Rs 9.13 – Rs 15. And capital investment in the solar system at that time was 8 Cr – 10 Cr at that time. Case 1, Year 2008 2008 – Considering Rs 12 PPA, yearly earnings will be 1,68,00,000 Payback period (7,00,00,000/1,68,00,000) = 4.5 Year Case 2, Year 2022 Considering Rs 3 PPA, Yearly earnings will be 42,00,000 Payback period ((4,00,00,000/42,00,000) = 9.5 Years Looking at the above calculations we take investment decisions in the solar system we will not be much profitable in current times. …
Feasibility Study – an Expense or an Investment?
Feasibility Study Throughout the world companies set up manufacturing facilities at different locations to increase their reach in the market to bring in more profits. Companies are investing in the following domains in recent times 1. Solar, wind, microgrid, energy storage & hydrogen 2. Electrical Vehicle 3. Specialty Chemical 4. Data Centers To begin with, the planning and execution of the new project’s practical viability of the product/project and overall scenario are analyzed. There are different kinds of a feasibility studies that are carried out before the project initiation. These are the general feasibility studies carried out irrespective of the industry. Real Estate Feasibility …
UAV Application in Wind System Asset Management!!
Wind turbines consist of mechanical parts and huge turbine blades that are prone to wear and tear. Bird strikes and lightning strikes often leave behind small cracks and undetectable damage to the human eye. Using the rope access method of inspecting blades from hundreds of feet above ground is a hazardous task, time-consuming and inefficient. The inception of Drone Technology in the commercial domain has revolutionized industries and their data acquisition techniques. The wind industry has favorably employed UAVs on-site for magnified monitoring and surveillance. Drones coupled with AI and Machine Learning, present functional and remarkably reliable solutions for probing …