On our expert blog we publish in-depth articles on our expertises: vibration, speed and SIL.
Condition monitoring for wind turbines
The mechanical forces to which wind turbines are subjected, the continual increase in the size of these turbines, and the rapidly growing number of wind turbines make it necessary for…
The importance of brand-independent vibration analysis for wind turbines
The importance of vibration measurements can overlap for OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and wind turbine owners, but there are also some differences in their perspectives and priorities. Factors such as…
A second generation of advanced vibration protection and monitoring – Vibro-meter VM600 Mk2
In this article, we will explain Meggitt Vibro-Meter’s motives to launch a new and improved second-generation version of the VM600 system; the VM600Mk2. The VM600 is the flagship solution…
6 Key differences between the VM600Mk2 and its predecessor
Introducing the Vibro-meter VM600Mk2: Machine protection and condition monitoring system Meggitt Vibro-meter recently launched the VM600Mk2, the second generation of their VM600 machinery protection system. This new system is…
Customer reference Windunie: Vibration monitoring & analysis
Vibration monitoring and analysis on wind turbines in the Netherlands Windunie is a collaboration between owners of wind turbines throughout the Netherlands. The warranty of some of the wind turbines…
Mass flow measurements of dry bulk goods with the Envea MaxxFlow HTC
The Envea MaxxFlow is an inline mass flow meter specially developed for measuring the mass flow of dry bulk goods without influencing the flow. This article discusses some applications of…
Flow measurement for dry bulk goods with the Envea MaxxFlow
Figure 1. Example of MaxxFlow installation The MaxxFlow by Envea (formerly SWR) is suitable for measuring the flow of large amounts of dry solid (non-metallic) bulk goods. The MaxxFlow is…
Customer reference Thyssengas: Overspeed detection system replacement
Proof-testing overspeed detection systems (ODS) and replacing Jaquet FT3000 ODS with Istec SpeedSys 300 at a gas compressor station in Germany Thyssengas is one of the leading gas transmission system…
Customer reference Vattenfall: Overspeed detection system replacement
Replacing a Jaquet FT3000 ODS with a SpeedSys 200 ODS on a combined cycled gas turbine (CCGT) Vattenfall operates a combined-cycle gas turbine at an energy plant in the Netherlands.…
Explained: voting structures of overspeed protection systems
Voting, regarding overspeed protection systems, can be defined by the number of safety loops that should switch to the safe state when an overspeed situation is detected. The desirable voting…