On our expert blog we publish in-depth articles on our expertises: vibration, speed and SIL.
VM600Mk2: Second Gen Vibration Protection & Monitoring
In this article, we will explore the reasons behind the launch of the VM600Mk2, the second-generation vibration protection and monitoring system by Meggitt Vibro-Meter. The original VM600 has long…
6 Key differences between the VM600Mk2 and its predecessor
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…
Customer reference Windunie: Vibration monitoring & analysis
Vibration monitoring and analysis on wind turbines in the Netherlands Windunie is a collaboration between owners of wind turbines throughout the Netherlands. The warranty of some of the wind turbines…
Customer reference Thyssengas: Overspeed detection system replacement
Proof-testing overspeed detection systems (ODS) and replacing Jaquet FT3000 ODS with Istec SpeedSys 300 at a gas compressor station in Germany Thyssengas is one of the leading gas transmission system…
Customer reference Vattenfall: Overspeed detection system replacement
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.…
Explained: voting structures of overspeed protection systems
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…
Application note: RecipSys 200
Monitoring rider band wear on a 4-cylinder reciprocating compressor Reciprocating compressors are critical assets in a wide range of industries such as (petro)chemical, power and oil and gas. Reciprocating compressors…
FT3000 announced obsolete by OEM, replaced by SpeedSys
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…
What does the API Standard 670 state about overspeed detection systems?
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,…
6 common causes of machine vibrations
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…