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Leaders around the world are facing twin anxieties; how severe the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak will be for the economy and what companies should be doing to prepare.Scientists have long warned that emerging infectious diseases represent a new reality with the potential to cause untold human suffering and economic disaster. While the financial damage of the COVID-19 epidemic first reported from Wuhan, China, on Dec. 31, 2019, has so far largely been confined to China, organizations arou …

All You Need To Know About Corona Virus and Necessary PreventionCorona virus comes from the Latin word corona, meaning crown or halo. When viewed under and electron microscope, the image of the virus looks like a solar corona.According to the world Health Organization WHO,Corona viruses are a family of viruses that cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). The severe …

PROTECTIVE EPOXY COATINGS FOR OIL AND GAS PIPELINESOil and gas pipelines are an essential part of the energy infrastructure and their coatings must meet a multitude of standards which includes; preserving the equipment protection from corrosion, follows federal regulations Quick to apply for fast-moving pipeline ownersPipeline coatings should be inspected both visually and by a holiday detector set at the proper voltage before the pipe is lowered into the water. Periodic in …

 Shielding gases are inert or semi-inert gases that are commonly used in several welding processes, gas metal arc welding and gas tungsten arc welding (GMAW and GTAW, popularly known as MIG (Metal Inert Gas) and TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas), respectively). Their purpose is to protect the weld area from oxygen and water vapor. Depending on the materials being welded, these atmospheric gases can reduce the quality of the weld or make welding more difficult. Other arc welding processes …

Best Voltage For Cordless ToolsSome cordless tools require more power than others. Tasks that use more torque need batteries with a higher voltage to complete the toughest jobs. The power of your cordless tools largely depends on the voltage. For power tools, voltage ranges from around 3 to 48 volts. The higher the voltage, the more powerful the tool will be, and generally, the more expensive. A battery’s voltage tells you how much power the cell generates in ideal conditions. It indica …

Gas purging is a process of displacing one gas by another gas. It occurs on a routine basis in the natural gas industry when pipelines are purged into and out of service. Purge gas is used to displace the contents of a container. To avoid flammable mixtures, the purge gas is usually inert except in certain instances where the relatively small area of contact allows the amount of flammable mixture to be minimized and controlled satisfactorily. The most common purge gases commercially …

How Often Should Hydraulic Hoses Be ChangedIt is important to know that this is perhaps the most common question that we are asked when someone comes in to ask about hydraulic hose replacement. Unfortunately, there is no date stamp on your hydraulic hose assemblies that says how long it will last. However, there are signs that you can learn to look for that will help you recognize when your hydraulic hoses are getting ready to require maintenance. If your hydraulic hoses fail, do not put an old …

Basic Maintenance Tips to Extend Lifespan of Medical Devices Medical devices are instruments used for medical purpose, either to diagnose or to treat patients. Maintenance of medical devices is very essential, it involves putting in all measures relating to providing the adequate level of services the devices will render and also limiting down time of such devices in the medical facilities.There are various forms of maintenance, however, maintenance of medical devices falls under two types …

Medical Consumables and EquipmentMedical consumables and equipment's are the most used regularly at the hospitals/laboratories. They are usually disposable in nature, cannot be use by more than one individual. Note that some of these consumables cannot be disposed such as the scissors etc, they are properly sterilized and kept for future use.With the increased cases of air and water pollution, list of medical consumables has become a highly sought-after solution for protecting wearers espe …

Maintenance Tips for Sustaining Your Epoxy FloorEpoxy floors are a tough, resilient and very durable type of floor coating used in multiple applications; garage floors, sunroom floors, high traffic hallways and walkways or warehouses. Areas, where machinery and other large tools are being used, a durable epoxy surface makes a great choice for a flooring surface. Even when these heavy objects are being shifted around on the floor continuously, the epoxy floor surface will maintain a ver …