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Marnie Surfaceblow: What Helped Make Marnie, Marnie

Una Nowling, PE — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:42:09 +0000

Negativity can push you off your course in life. This is when Marnie first pushed back. “Any signal, Maya?” asked Marnie Surfaceblow, vice president of Surfaceblow & Associates International, as she

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Marnie Surfaceblow: Bitter Rivalry Ends in Collaboration

Una Nowling, PE — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 12:25:00 +0000

Never forget the human factors that can impact safety and success at every level of a project. Marnie Surfaceblow, vice president of Surfaceblow & Associates International, watched the Maharashtra

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Marnie Surfaceblow: High Anxiety at Low Loads

Una Nowling, PE — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 04:07:00 +0000

Ultra-low loads may be necessary for large coal plant survival, but they represent uncharted territory for operations and maintenance staff. Stay informed on the latest trends for success and expect the

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Marnie Surfaceblow: An Engineer Never Sleeps, She Waits (for the Next Problem)

Una Nowling, PE — Mon, 01 May 2023 04:12:14 +0000

Every power plant requires diligence for safe, efficient, reliable, and economic operation—especially when you mix old and new technologies. Never neglect showing care and respect toward even your “old

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Marnie Surfaceblow: Even Minor Alarms Can Lead to Major Safety Improvements

Una Nowling, PE — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 04:09:00 +0000

When investigating any potential problem, keep your eyes and your mind open to other possible dangers. “I am starting to wonder if you accepted this assignment because of … that,” stated Maya Sharma

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Marnie Surfaceblow: When Theory Becomes Practice, Rely on Practical Experience as a Foundation

Una Nowling, PE — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 05:02:00 +0000

As new energy technologies are employed to solve today’s renewable energy challenges, think flexibly while relying upon established safety measures. “Is this your first time in the Philippines, ma’am?”

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Marnie Surfaceblow: When Exploring Unknown Territory, Bring a Guide [FICTION]

Una Nowling, PE — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 05:13:00 +0000

New technology requires new ways of thinking, especially because safety is paramount. This is even more true for any situation where an established industry experience base is lacking. “Did you have a good

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Marnie Surfaceblow: Things Change—Pay Attention to the Details

Una Nowling, PE — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 04:08:00 +0000

A change in fuel can lead to several other changes in a power plant. Change can be good, except when it’s not. Operators and engineers must be alert to both positive and negative effects, and act to remedy

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Marnie Surfaceblow—Standing Up for Safety: Maya Sounds the Alarm, but Will Anyone Listen?

Una Nowling, PE — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 04:08:00 +0000

With her plant preparing to demonstrate a new selective catalytic reduction and desulfurization system to visiting VIPs, Maya identifies a serious problem and halts the work. See how stepping up for safety led

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POWER Icons: The Adventures of Marmaduke and Marnie Surfaceblow

POWER — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 04:00:43 +0000

Long-time POWER readers may remember Marmaduke Surfaceblow, a fictional character whose engineering escapades were brilliantly portrayed in hundreds of stories published within POWER magazine’s pages over more than 30 years […]

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