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Asking the Right Questions Saves Money, Time, and Reputations

Craig Drabyk

Nov 30, 20212 min read

Asking the Right Questions Saves Money, Time, and Reputations

One thing we pride ourselves on here at Omni Instrumentation & Electrical Services, Inc., is always asking the right questions to reach...

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7 Safety "Musts" During Start-Up and Commissioning

Craig Drabyk

Nov 9, 20212 min read

7 Safety "Musts" During Start-Up and Commissioning

Safety is always paramount on any construction project, but increased diligence during startup and commissioning is crucial because, with...

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Supply Chain Shortages: Restock Critical Spare Parts Now in Case of Emergency

Craig Drabyk

Oct 26, 20212 min read

Supply Chain Shortages: Restock Critical Spare Parts Now in Case of Emergency

In the pre-pandemic world, a customary (and ill-advised) practice for many facilities was to disregard critical spare parts lists and...

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Safety During Commissioning Comes Down to Good Communication

Craig Drabyk

Oct 11, 20212 min read

Safety During Commissioning Comes Down to Good Communication

Safety is always paramount on any construction project, but increased diligence during startup and commissioning is crucial because, with...

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Craig Drabyk

Sep 27, 20212 min read

What are Fiber Optics?

Fiber optics is a technology that uses optically-pure glass or plastic fibers, as thin as a human hair, to transmit digital data coded...

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Extreme Weather is Putting Emergency Backup Systems to the Test

Craig Drabyk

Sep 9, 20212 min read

Extreme Weather is Putting Emergency Backup Systems to the Test

When Superstorm Sandy struck the Northeast coast back in 2012, countless building owners and facilities managers who believed they had...

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Purge and Pressurization for Equipment Enclosures in XP Environments

Craig Drabyk

Aug 26, 20211 min read

Purge and Pressurization for Equipment Enclosures in XP Environments

Purge and pressurization is a method of explosion protection for equipment enclosures installed in hazardous environments that is...

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End User Needs Take Precedence in Electrical/Controls Coordination

Craig Drabyk

Aug 10, 20212 min read

End User Needs Take Precedence in Electrical/Controls Coordination

In today’s digital world, the number, size, and variety of electrical and controls technology required in a new facility are...

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Craig Drabyk

Jul 27, 20212 min read

Safety During Commissioning and Startup

One of the most dangerous times on a manufacturing and/or process project is when it’s nearing the end and things like bump and check...

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Process Control Projects Need Innovation and Work-Arounds to Stay On Schedule

Craig Drabyk

Jul 12, 20212 min read

Process Control Projects Need Innovation and Work-Arounds to Stay On Schedule

It’s not uncommon for process project schedules to be somewhat lacking in details, but there are many unscheduled activities that can be...

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Preparatory Work for Plant Startup Saves Critical Time in the End

Craig Drabyk

Jun 25, 20212 min read

Preparatory Work for Plant Startup Saves Critical Time in the End

There comes a time on every project for equipment startup, with the project’s schedule dictating which systems are starting and in what...

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Craig Drabyk

Jun 10, 20212 min read

Selecting a Level Sensor

When selecting a level sensor, Omni Instrumentation & Electrical Services takes certain factors into consideration to help determine...

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Craig Drabyk

May 27, 20211 min read

Circuit Breaker Reconditioning

Circuit breakers have a finite life expectancy, and aging can be accelerated by environmental and utilization factors, although regular...

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Advantages of Hardware Consolidation on Construction Projects

Craig Drabyk

May 13, 20211 min read

Advantages of Hardware Consolidation on Construction Projects

When Omni was awarded the contract for installing all controls and pneumatic systems at a new 155,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant, one...

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Craig Drabyk

Apr 22, 20212 min read

Selecting a Flow Meter

A flow meter is used to measure linear, nonlinear, mass or volumetric flow rate of a liquid or gas. In order to properly select a flow...

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Craig Drabyk

Apr 7, 20212 min read

Selecting a Pressure Transmitter

Selecting the correct pressure transmitter can be a complex task, and choosing the wrong one can make the operation of your equipment...

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Instrumentation & Controls in Cogeneration & Trigeneration

Craig Drabyk

Mar 22, 20212 min read

Instrumentation & Controls in Cogeneration & Trigeneration

Cogeneration, also known as combined heat and power (CHP), is the process in which a single fuel source is used to produce both...

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Craig Drabyk

Mar 8, 20211 min read

A Look Back at our First "Omni Transmitter" Newsletter

The OMNI Transmitter newsletter has now entered its twelfth year of quarterly publication. Our very first issue published in January 2010...

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Heat Tracing Regulates Pipe Temperatures & Prevents Freezing

Craig Drabyk

Feb 19, 20212 min read

Heat Tracing Regulates Pipe Temperatures & Prevents Freezing

Electric heat tracing is a system that employs a heating cable that runs between piping or a vessel and insulation to maintain or raise...

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Introducing TruTraq Equipment & Environmental Monitoring System

Craig Drabyk

Feb 4, 20211 min read

Introducing TruTraq Equipment & Environmental Monitoring System

Omni Instrumentation & Electrical Services, Inc. has partnered with Automated Control Concepts, Inc. to create TruTraq™ Equipment and...

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