In waste-to-energy (WTE) plants, pumps, fans, and compressors support key processes but are dispersed and operate under varying conditions. Monitoring them is often seen as too complex or costly, leading…
Paper machines include large-scale rollers, bearings, and drive systems that operate under constant mechanical load. Even subtle changes in vibration can signal misalignment, wear, or lubrication issues. However, continuous monitoring…
Hydro turbines operate under variable loads and harsh environmental conditions, under ever-changing conditions. Detecting vibration anomalies early is critical to maintaining turbine efficiency, extending machine life, and preventing failure. Yet…
Understanding the behavior of rotating machinery is essential to ensuring the reliability and longevity of your assets. In this in-depth article, Istec explores how orbit analysis serves as a powerful…
Vibration monitoring plays a critical role in maintaining the reliability and efficiency of rotating machinery. Maintenance engineers and managers can implement periodic and continuous vibration measurements to optimize maintenance strategies.…
Fertilizer plants are critical to the global food supply chain, providing essential nutrients that increase crop productivity. To meet the high demand and strict delivery schedules, these plants must operate…
The prudent person standard is a legal principle that assumes a person behaves reasonably as a responsible person and does everything necessary to prevent (foreseeable) damage. It is therefore important…
Asset managers, operators, and operators of wind turbines have two key objectives: 1) optimizing the availability of wind turbines, and 2) executing the most cost-efficient maintenance strategy possible. In this…
Wind turbines are exposed to high wind speeds, temperature variations, and mechanical forces. Over time, these factors can cause wear and tear, potentially leading to costly malfunctions and a reduced…
When the warranty period of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) is almost over, an end-of-warranty analysis becomes essential for wind turbine owners. During the warranty period, the OEM is responsible…
The mechanical forces to which wind turbines are subjected, the continual increase in the size of these turbines, and the rapidly growing number of wind turbines make it necessary for…
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