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…
Condition Monitoring
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…
Software for Vibration Analysis: VibroSight by Vibro-Meter (Meggitt)
VibroSight is designed to effectively monitor rotating machinery. The software works in conjunction with Vibro-Meter’s analysis cards and VSVs. It contributes to the increasingly important predictive methodology, which helps improve…
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…
Vibration measurements in practice: misalignment of low-pressure pump
In this project, a client is questioning whether the vibration sensors of the low-pressure pump are transmitting accurate values. Doubts about the performance of these sensors arose because the sensors…