Mission Critical Magazine recently published a blog by RLE Technologies outlining the top five points-of-protection for a leak-free mission critical facilities in the New Year. From the article:
Top 5 Points Of Protection For A Leak-Free 2015
Be aware of where the danger lies.
- Faulty mechanical equipment: Uncapped sprinkler lines, leaky storage tanks, improperly monitored A/C units, leaking water filter units.
- Structural failures: Leaky roofs, improperly installed windows, clogged drains, overall general faulty construction.
- Piping issues: Failing pipes/fittings/valves, freezing pipes, fluid hammer effect (a pressure build-up when fluids stop or change directions suddenly), faulty pipes in primary plumbing walls.
- Human related issues: Overflowing basins, accidental damage to sprinkler lines, intentional sabotage.
- Weather related fluid intrusion: Minor flooding as a result of unexpected weather issues.
Piping issues and faulty mechanical equipment are some of the most common causes of facility downtime. For any of these five areas of threats, a comprehensive business continuity/disaster mitigation plan that includes robust and reliable monitoring equipment such as fluid sensing cable systems, are ideal proactive measures a facility manager can take to minimize the risk of costly downtime in 2015.
The Mission Critical Blog
Based in Fort Collins, Colorado, Jeremy Swanner is currently the executive vice president of RLE Technologies, a leading provider of leak detection systems and web-based monitoring solutions for mission-critical facilities. He has more than 25 years of in-the-trenches experience in the critical facilities space, with a focus on how to better protect sensitive facilities from threats. Thanks to his diverse background within the data center and critical facility industries, Swanner has been at the forefront in developing threat detection technology and other controls to help ensure uptime.
