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Fired Up: Basic Elements of Exterior Fire Protection
Smoke alarms and sprinklers are often the most recognizable components of a fire suppression system for commercial and industrial facilities. However, these items, located in a facility’s interior, must be designed in conjunction with a variety of critical components necessary on a facility’s exterior to have a fully functioning fire protection system. In the January […]
Read moreProtecting VFDs and Motors
Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) are the industry standard for speed control of motors. Because of the importance of VFDs and the motor circuits, many businesses look for ways to protect their investments. The December issue of Hixson’s From Experience newsletter looks at two cost-effective options for facility owners. Read it today!
Read moreDo You Know the Minimum Flow in Centrifugal Pumps?
The Minimum Continuous Safe Flow (MCSF) is the flow at which a pump can operate continuously without excessive wear from hydraulic anomalies and temperature rise associated with low flow conditions. The March issue of Hixson’s From Experience newsletter looks at the MCSF, including consequences for operating above or below the minimum flow requirement. Read it […]
Read moreDown in the Valley: Valley Angles and Material Flow
All bins or chutes designed for dry ingredients contain a potential fatal flaw known as a “Valley Angle.” Formed where two adjacent slopes meet, valley angles are shallower than the adjacent wall angles and must be accounted for both in the design process, and when changing out materials. Learn more about valley angles in the […]
Read moreCelebrating More than Three Decades with Graydon
Cincinnati-based Graydon, a prestigious law firm that has been in business for more than 150 years, first selected Hixson to design and engineer its offices back in 1986. In the more than three decades since that first project, Hixson has worked on a number of projects for Graydon, designing offices throughout greater Cincinnati from Florence […]
Read moreBuilding Experience: Four Things to Know About Tie-Off Anchor Points
On a recent project, a construction worker needed to complete a continuous weld while working 20 feet off the ground. At such a height, a tie-off was required, but there were no obvious options within the pre-cast building that would provide the ability to safely complete the job task. While Hixson provided a solution to […]
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