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- Ed Neese
This month, we celebrate the wonderful mathematical constant π! Since 1988, physicists, mathematicians, engineers, and other number-enthusiasts have celebrated Pi Day on March 14 (3/14) every year. The event is marked with lively discussions about Pi, contests to see who can recite the most decimal places, and, of course, lots of pie! 2015 is a …
- Ed Neese
Mobile Offshore Drilling Rig (MODU) are dirty and noisy places to work. One of the worst places is below decks where the drilling mud is mixed. This is because dust in the sack cutting operations makes it hard to see and breath. THE PROBLEM The sack cutting operation is typically done within an enclosed, below …
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- Ed Neese
We have all heard the term “sick building” referring to an improperly ventilated office building or hotel. But this term applies to industrial facilities as well. Winter conditions can make the situation worse when doors and windows are closed to keep heat in. In this article we will cover some of the things that you …
What You Need to Know about Industrial Heating Applications Read More »
- Ed Neese
Sound or noise is a physical occurrence. It is also what we hear. Interestingly, “sound happens” whether or not anyone is around to actually hear it. Fortunately, sound is governed by natural laws so we can measure, predict, and use it to our advantage. In this article we will discuss how to measure fan noise …
- Ed Neese
If you’ve never worked with a fan curve graph before, it can look intimidating. But don’t fear, it’s actually very straightforward once you break it down. Learning how to read a fan curve will allow you to choose the best fan for the job, as long as the fan is properly tested and certified. The …
- Ed Neese
Lately, we have been reading and hearing reports from mobile offshore drilling rig owners that a number of MODUs are going to be stacked—unfortunately, this is a cycle that we have been through before. From past experience, we have learned that laying up rigs with proper dehumidification equipment installed helps to preserve the integrity of …
Best Practices for Dehumidification of a Mobile Offshore Drilling Rig Lay-Up Read More »
- Ed Neese
Back in the Dark Ages of 1976, before we all had computers sitting on our desks and when engineers still used slide rules, I came to work at Eldridge as a very young sales engineer. At that time, I was given some advice by an older Eldridge engineer (my dad, Walter Leseman) that I am pleased …