In this article, we will explain Meggitt Vibro-Meter’s motives to launch a new and improved second-generation version of the VM600 system; the VM600Mk2. The VM600 is the flagship solution…
Introducing the Vibro-meter VM600Mk2: Machine protection and condition monitoring system Meggitt Vibro-meter recently launched the VM600Mk2, the second generation of their VM600 machinery protection system. This new system is…
Proof-testing overspeed detection systems (ODS) and replacing Jaquet FT3000 ODS with Meggitt SpeedSys 300 ODS at a gas compressor station in Germany Thyssengas is one of the leading gas transmission…
Replacing a Jaquet FT3000 ODS with a SpeedSys 200 ODS on a combined cycled gas turbine (CCGT) Vattenfall operates a combined-cycle gas turbine at an energy plant in the Netherlands.…
Voting, regarding overspeed protection systems, can be defined by the number of safety loops that should switch to the safe state when an overspeed situation is detected. The desirable voting…
The FT3000 overspeed protection system, formerly supplied by the Jaquet Technology Group (now: TE Connectivity), has been discontinued by the manufacturer. Its obsolescence affects many end-users as the Jaquet FT3000…
The API Standard 670 is an industry standard and describes the minimum requirements for a machine protection system (MPS). This includes, measuring radial shaft vibration, casing vibration, axial shaft position,…
Excessive vibrations on rotating equipment like pumps, gearboxes, turbines and compressors are a clear sign that the equipment is not functioning properly. Equipment that is showing excessive vibrations will most…
AVR is specialized in processing various types of residual waste and converting this waste into energy and raw materials for households and businesses. In their plant in the Botlek (Rotterdam)…
The SIL-rating of a SIL loop degrades over time. Therefore the safety integrated function (SIF) of the safety instrumented system (SIS) must be tested with a certain frequency, which is usually determined…
It is essential to verify the functioning of every individual component of an overspeed protection system. This can be done during its installation, commissioning / turnarounds or troubleshooting. As this…
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