Pit Stops Get Plants Back on Track Faster
The words shutdowns, turnarounds and outages are familiar terms in heavy industry. In all cases, they involve a lengthy stoppage of a…
HEAVY HAUL: MINNESOTA TO MOOSE JAW
When Barnhart recently transported a turbine and generator from Duluth, Minnesota to Moose Jaw (real name) in Saskatchewan, Canada, heads turned. After…
A GIFT THAT COMES IN ALL SIZES
The season is filled with heart-warming stories of generosity. For example, the Waffle House patrons who leave a $1,100 tip on a $74.75…
Barnhart Adds Second Ohio Branch
Barnhart has opened a new branch in Columbus, Ohio’s largest city. The branch opened in September, joining another Buckeye branch down the…
Nuclear Power: Part of the Net-Zero Solution
When you hear about the goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, what first comes to mind is solar panels, wind turbines and…
Crane Types and Their Uses
At their core, all cranes perform the same job. They lift and move heavy materials and equipment. But within that general job…
THE VALUE OF WORK
September 5th is Labor Day and for most of us, it represents both an end of the summer and a welcomed day…
DISMANTLING HISTORY
For over 50 years, the Gerald Desmond Bridge was a signature feature of the Long Beach, CA harbor skyline. However, a need…
REMOVING COMPONENTS IN HARD-TO-REACH PLACES
A component is buried deep inside a plant. Perhaps it was an original piece of equipment when the plant was built and the…
Unique Replacement Solution Helps Win SCRA award
A heat exchanger removal and replacement project using a unique slide and swivel device turned into an SC&RA 2022 Rigging Job of…