On our expert blog we publish in-depth articles on our expertises: vibration, speed and SIL.
The difference between SIL certification by design and proven in use
End-users that operate (critical) rotating machinery have a legal obligation to implement a suitable and verifiable safety instrumented system (SIS). Safety Integrity Level (SIL, IEC 61508), one of the more…
Mechanical overspeed protection or electronic overspeed protection?
In the past, overspeed turbine protection systems were often designed by the turbine OEMs themselves as part of the mechanical system. These mechanical protection systems are still in use, especially…
Four important parameters for reciprocating compressors
This article is part of the whitepaper: “monitoring mechanical behaviour of reciprocating machinery”. Request the whitepaper here » Reciprocating compressors are some of the most critical assets within a plant…
Rod drop measurements for reciprocating compressors
This article is part of the whitepaper: “monitoring mechanical behaviour of reciprocating machinery”. Request the whitepaper here » Rod drop is an important mechanical indicator for gaining insight into rider…
Vibration monitoring on a centrifugal compressor
A centrifugal compressor uses centrifugal force to build pressure and is used in various applications. The compressor accelerates air from the center of the impeller wheel and then slows it…
Continuous mass flow measurement in the production of plastic granules
The production process of plastic granulate starts with transporting the raw material to an extruder. In the extruder, the raw material is mixed with various additives, making the end product…
Impact monitoring for reciprocating compressors
This article is part of the whitepaper: “monitoring mechanical behaviour of reciprocating machinery”. Request the whitepaper here » Impact measurements are used as a reliable method to monitor excessive mechanical…
Temperature measurements for reciprocating compressors
This article is part of the whitepaper: “monitoring mechanical behaviour of reciprocating machinery”. Request the whitepaper here » Temperature monitoring is essential for various components of reciprocating compressors. This article…
Vibration measurements for reciprocating compressors
Vibration measurements on reciprocating compressors prove to be difficult due to the natural mechanical movement of this type of machinery. However, there are some important parts that should be monitored…
5 speed-related failures with rotating machinery
Rotating machinery such as turbines, pumps and compressors are continuously subjected to major mechanical forces. As most of these machines are critical to the process, systems are implemented with protection…