Waste to energy (WtE) plants convert non recyclable waste into usable energy, typically electricity or heat, through processes such as incineration or gasification. These facilities are essential to sustainable waste management and operate a wide range of rotating equipment, including steam turbines and auxiliary Balance of Plant (BoP) assets such as fans, pumps, compressors, and gearboxes. Vibration monitoring is critical across these assets to ensure reliability, prevent unplanned downtime, and support predictive maintenance strategies.
The Challenge
In many WtE plants, vibration monitoring and analysis are outsourced to multiple providers, which often leads to fragmented communication, inconsistent data quality, and slow response times. Operators increasingly seek a single trusted partner who can centralize all vibration related activities. Key requirements include consistent reporting, fast on site availability, and short communication lines to improve coordination and operational efficiency. The complexity of managing multiple vendors can hinder responsiveness and reduce confidence in the monitoring process.
The Solution
Istec offers a complete vibration monitoring service package tailored to the needs of WtE facilities. Acting as the sole point of contact, Istec simplifies collaboration and ensures consistent data collection and analysis across all critical assets. Services include periodic and transient vibration measurements, troubleshooting, fan balancing, and maintenance advisory reporting. With a service coverage in the Netherlands, Flanders, and western Germany, Istec guarantees fast response times and direct communication, bringing structure, clarity, and confidence to vibration monitoring.
Deliverables
- Periodic and run-up/run-down vibration measurements and analysis on steam turbines
- Periodic bearing vibration measurements and analysis on various rotating equipment
- Intermediate measurements and troubleshooting
- Advisory reports including maintenance recommendations
Impact
Centralizing all vibration-related activities with a single expert partner brings structure and clarity to the monitoring process. Customers benefit from consistent reporting, reliable data, and efficient communication. Istec’s local presence adds flexibility and responsiveness, enhancing confidence in the monitoring process and contributing to improved availability of critical assets.
