In the chemical industry, understanding the health of rotating equipment is crucial for safety and productivity. Regular inspections, compliance with regulations and proactive maintenance are vital for equipment reliability. Ares Panagoulias, the director of condition monitoring and test lab at Hydro Inc., emphasizes the importance of data in assessing equipment health. He advises using remote monitoring to prioritize maintenance and diagnose emerging problems before they become serious and costly events. Chemical Processing sat down with Panagoulias to learn more.