Many of the entrances to the TVA fossil plant boilers measure 14 inches in size—yes, 14 inches. That’s comparable to the size of a small wastebasket in circumference. Now imagine entering a boiler ...

We’ll travel out of town for this column, sixty miles north to the city of Dayton, Ohio, which was an industrial hub back in the day. Machine tools made in my hometown, Cincinnati, were shipped to ...

The field servicing of boilers is challenging. Often there are tough deadlines to meet, limited outage windows, severe space constraints, and many other difficulties to overcome. Here are some key ...

ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- The depot's boilers not only provide warmth to various buildings throughout the installation, they also supply the steam used to clean components and machinery. Though ...

The servicing of boilers in the field can be highly variable. Sometimes, everything runs smoothly according to routine. At other times, unforeseen challenges can rear their head and place project ...

The push toward electrification is moving at a rapid pace, whether we like it or not, and consumers and contractors alike need to be aware of the alternatives that are out in the market. CONTRACTOR ...

Every year, as a new cohort of graduate students prepare to start their journey at Purdue, Dr. Linda Mason, Dean of the Graduate School, poses to them this question: “There are over 11,500 graduate ...

Having spent over 15 years writing about technology, Lawrence has turned his eye to remodeling, smart home services, maintenance and home repair projects. He now contributes DIY, informational and ...