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Rotating machines are often very critical to process plants. The reliability and availability of these machines must be guaranteed at all times, as failure to do so may have catastrophic…

The RecipSys 200 rod drop module is a transmitter based monitoring system. It provides essential monitoring on a key mechanical indicator; rod displacement (drop) indicates rider band wear. The transmitter…

For assessing the condition of a turbine, the path that the shaft takes in its journal bearings is an important source of information. Through an orbit analysis, causes of vibrations…

There are different system structures to facilitate machine vibration protection – one more advanced than the other. Which method is used depends on the application and the criticality of it.…

In the production process of a dairy manufacturer, dust generation occurs. Air extraction systems remove the air with dust particles and direct it to a filter, where it is cleaned…

To monitor the condition of reciprocating machinery, also known as piston compressors, traditional vibration measurement methods were applied for a long time. However, it became clear that these measurements are…

Grain is one of the most important arable crops in the Netherlands. Various processes are needed to convert raw grains into usable nutrients. In this article, we highlight the equipment…

In recent years, the application of condition monitoring and predictive maintenance has been growing significantly, due to increasing demands for machine availability and overall efficiency. Technological developments like big data,…

In 1939, T.C. Rathbone published a paper called ‘Vibration Tolerance‘ in the magazine Power Plant Engineering. The ideas in this paper are considered the foundation of modern industrial vibration measurements.…

Monitoring machine vibrations affords greater control over the safety and availability of the equipment. It reduces unscheduled downtime and potential damage or failure can be resolved at an early stage.…