On our expert blog we publish in-depth articles on our expertises: vibration, speed and SIL.
The importance of machine monitoring
It is very important that machines/installations in a factory are operational, especially when a factory needs to operate day and night. Unplanned downtime is highly undesirable, as it incurs high…
The importance of predictive maintenance
“20 billion is lost each year due to unplanned downtime” (Automation.com, 2016). An effective way of predictive maintenance has been an important topic within the industry for years. Often, it…
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…
Financiële rechtvaardiging van condition monitoring (deel 3/4)
In deel 2 van deze serie werden financiële argumenten en gevolgen van een maintenance beleid zonder condition monitoring systeem. Dit vervolgartikel zal zich richten op de financiële argumenten en gevolgen…
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…
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…
Lagere onderhoudskosten door Condition Based Maintenance (CBM)
Onderhoudsstrategieën Het onderhoud van machines kunnen voor een fabriek een flinke kostenpost zijn, maar met de juiste strategie kunnen investeringen juist worden terugverdiend en kosten worden bespaard. Door er voor…
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…