On our expert blog we publish in-depth articles on our expertises: vibration, speed and SIL.
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…
VM600Mk2: Second Gen Vibration Protection & Monitoring
In this article, we will explore the reasons behind the launch of the VM600Mk2, the second-generation vibration protection and monitoring system by Meggitt Vibro-Meter. The original VM600 has long…
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…
Application note: RecipSys 200
Monitoring rider band wear on a 4-cylinder reciprocating compressor Reciprocating compressors are critical assets in a wide range of industries such as (petro)chemical, power and oil and gas. Reciprocating compressors…