Application note: Vibration monitoring on VSD cooling towers
Cooling towers are a critical asset to most power, petrochemical and oil and gas industries. In order to optimize performance and to save energy, large diameter, low speed cooling towers…
Vibration
Financial justification of condition monitoring (part 4/4)
In previous articles, we discussed the reasons to consider investing in a condition monitoring system (part 1), the financial impact of a maintenance policy without a condition monitoring system (part…
Financial justification of condition monitoring (Part 3/4)
In part 2 of this series, the financial arguments and implications of a maintenance policy without a condition monitoring system were discussed. This follow-up article will focus on the financial…
Financial justification of condition monitoring (part 2/4)
In part 1 of this series, we discussed why it is difficult to financially justify the investment in a condition monitoring system. To continue from here, this second part describes…
Financial justification of condition monitoring (part 1/4)
This article consists of four chapters consecutively; Problems regarding financial justification for investing in a condition monitoring system (current chapter) Financial argumentation and the consequences of a maintenance policy without…
Vibration measurements on industrial installations >50 MW
Since the operational importance of this type of installations is very high, as much relevant data as possible will be collected and analyzed. The most effective way to monitor these…
Vibration measurements on industrial installations < 50 MW
Installations < 50 MW represent a very large group, varying in power, structure, and function. The work methodology and requirements will also differ greatly depending on the type of installation,…
Condition Monitoring: the link between vibration and mechanical failure
A recently overhauled oil pump exhibits an abnormal vibration pattern after a short time in operation. What to do? This report discusses a case in which a deviation is observed…
Lower maintenance costs through Condition Based Maintenance (CBM)
Maintenance strategies Machine maintenance can be a significant cost for a factory, but with the right strategy, investments can be recovered, and costs can be reduced. Ensuring that a process…
The basics of machine vibrations and vibration measurements
It is important to detect vibrations at an early stage to prevent damage. The consequences of vibrations should not be underestimated. For instance, vibrations in a turbine can have catastrophic…
Centralized versus distributed machine monitoring system
Vibro-Meter VM600, centralized measurement system The VM600 measurement system from Vibro-Meter is a centralized machine monitoring system that can be expanded to a condition monitoring system. It is developed for…