Zachary Humphrey

Can you believe dead head and underload conditions can be a silent enemy to your pumps? I came across this article that my colleague Mike Kaminski wrote, and he talks about how if you leave #pumps unchecked, it can lead to some serious problems. Highly recommend reading his article "Protecting Pumps: Safeguarding Against Dead Head & Underloaded Conditions." Check it out here: https://ow.ly/bwlR30sBHAY #Eaton

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Doing It ‘Wright’ Now for #AviationMaintenanceTechnicianDay, as we honor Charles E. Taylor - “The FIRST.” #AMT #AMTDay #MRO #AviationSafety #QualityFirst #SafetyAlways #SafetyOfFlight #airworthiness

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Interesting read on the initial NTSB report. My thought is they switched electrical alignment prior to leaving port and maybe this contributed to the breaker trips. The final root cause will hopefully shed more light on the breaker failure. https://lnkd.in/eeVhhZic

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L&B LAB Vol. 5 Issue 1: The Forgotten Passenger https://lnkd.in/gi3r7d4d It's all relative! No terminals are designed and operated the same way as one another.   While this latest L&B LAB article focuses on a single idea dedicating select close-in terminal gates to arriving flights – it isn’t meant as a standalone fix for an unapologetic arrivals process. Rather, when coupled with other potential adjustments to the status quo, it could play a role in a comprehensive solution aimed at balancing passenger experience and the latest operational realities.   Priorities/interests of airports and airline operators change all the time. In my opinion, Chicago O'Hare's (ORD) ongoing initiatives (O'Hare 21) to refresh its terminal facilities and reshuffle its airline traffic, is a classic example of airport modernisation based on multi-dimensional and multi-phased planning/operational adjustments. #airportterminal #terminals #landrumbrown #lblab #ord #ohare21

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First start today of the Sachs Wankel engine, just for baseline reference before the complete overhaul and study…

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In case you missed it, the Spring Issue of the American Nuclear Society's Human Factors, Instrumentation & Controls Division went out to members last week! If you want to hear about what's going on in the division, you can read about it here: https://lnkd.in/eEbvcdG2

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When assessing the status of an organizations effort to implement a safety management system, I find many are hampered when led solely by the engineering organization. I understand the effort may start there since SMS involves safety. However, SMS is intended to encompass more than design and product certification. SMS involves the product's entire life cycle. Implementations are accelerated and most effective when the SMS implementation team includes representatives from the entire organization. What have your experiences been with SMS implementation? If you need help, Little Wolf Consulting is there for you. https://lnkd.in/eKquubwF #SMS #safetymanagementsystems #OEM #MRO #safety

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While I am somewhat biased (as a graduate of the Spartan/USCG AET program in 2000), I think an education in avionics is one of the best entry-points for engineers and technicians into electromechanical, mechatronics, and radio/RADAR/wireless communication systems. Modern aircraft systems are highly complex and working on them requires a broad understanding of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, IT, RF, and hydraulic principles, as well as the application of aerodynamic theories that relate to flight. Quality, precision, and safety aren't afterthoughts, but baked into every practice from Day One. if you learn to work on aircraft, you can work on just about anything.

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The demand for Wind Turbine Technicians only continues to grow. Here is a great article about the need for more people to train for this growing field. https://lnkd.in/gfBZa7rb #windturbinetechnician #growingcareers #meritize

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**** Why Did Dali Lose Power in Baltimore? | NTSB Releases Preliminary Report **** So it looks to be a combination of Human error on the Diesel generators but also Common Cause failure leading to loss of electrical power which then shut down the main engine's lube oil pumps and cooling water pumps, so the main propulsion diesel engine was automatically tripped. Then disaster occurred. Dr. Eduardo Calixto and Dibyendu De Your views? How would you have prevented this in design stage...specifically not generally speaking. #reliability #reliabilityengineering #marineengineer #marineengines https://lnkd.in/d396Ane3

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ICYMI: Texas was in the path of totality during the solar eclipse.☀️ But many were unaware of the phenomenon's impact on the Texas grid. Learn more on how #natgas filled the power generation gap on April 8:

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Flight Risk — Boeing Ain’t Going?⚠️⛔️✈️💰⚠️ Globe & Mail: Boeing sees six-fold rise in employee concerns on product safety, quality. Boeing saw a 6-fold increase in submissions from its employees raising concerns related to the safety of products and services during the first two months of 2024, compared with the same period last year, the planemaker said on Friday.
The dramatic rise in these reports occurred after an incident on Jan. 5 involving a mid-air cabin panel blowout on a newly minted Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 jet, Boeing said in its annual safety report. 
In February, an expert panel reviewing Boeing’s safety management processes had found a “disconnect” between the planemaker’s senior management and employees involved in its safety culture.

“Our actions are focused on making further improvements to ensure safety, compliance and conformance of our products and services, without compromise,” said Mike Delaney, Boeing’s chief aerospace safety officer.
The Jan. 5 incident has put Boeing under heightened scrutiny and has prompted U.S. regulators to curb production levels of the company’s bestselling 737 Max jets until it starts to address safety issues. https://lnkd.in/gWzbBGTP

Leading the Charge in Texas Energy As we observe Memorial Day today, remembering and honoring the courage and sacrifice of those who served, it is a poignant reminder of the importance of resilience and preparedness. In the Texas energy sector, these values are crucial for ensuring a reliable and efficient power grid. CenterPoint Energy's response to the recent storm in Houston exemplifies the critical need for robust infrastructure and rapid action. With winds reaching 110 mph, equivalent to a strong Category 2 hurricane, CenterPoint's swift deployment of 700 damage assessors and 5,000 mutual assistance crews led to the restoration of 140 miles of transmission lines and the replacement of 2,000 poles. Despite this progress, challenges remain with ongoing outages affecting thousands of customers, highlighting the continuous effort required to maintain grid stability. Simultaneously, ERCOT's Monthly Outlook for Resource Adequacy reveals potential risks of Energy Emergency Alerts or controlled outages during peak demand periods. This forecast emphasizes the necessity for energy professionals to stay informed and prepared to mitigate these risks effectively. Moreover, the surge in grid-scale battery systems across Texas is a game-changer. In 2023, these systems generated $532 million in revenue, driven by price volatility and the increasing demand for grid support services. As extreme weather events become more frequent due to climate change, the strategic deployment of battery storage solutions offers significant opportunities for revenue growth and enhanced grid resilience. Texas recently set a new record for daily power consumption in May, reaching 73,756 MW amid a heat wave. This spike in demand reflects the ongoing economic growth and technological advancements within the state. For energy professionals, this trend underscores the importance of developing robust energy management strategies to handle rising consumption and prevent outages. In an industry where every decision counts, having the latest insights can be a game-changer. By staying informed on these critical developments, you can lead the charge towards a more reliable, efficient, and innovative energy future for Texas. #ERCOT #GridMonitor #EnergyManagement #TexasEnergy #BatteryStorage #RenewableEnergy #EnergyProfessionals #PowerGrid

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