On our expert blog we publish in-depth articles on our expertises: vibration, speed and SIL.
How to determine the critical frequencies of rotating machinery
When a rotating machine reaches its resonant frequency, it can lead to severe damage to the machine (and the plant), injury to employees, and massive financial consequences. This must be…
How to test an overspeed monitoring system of a turbine
A turbine is designed to reach a maximum number of revolutions per minute (rpm), where the blades of the turbine can achieve enormous speeds. This limit must not be exceeded,…
What are the differences between Safety Integrity Level (SIL) and Performance Level (PL)?
Safety Integrity Level (SIL) SIL stands for Safety Integrity Level (EN-IEC 62061) and is a part of Functional Safety. SIL is a method to assess electrical, electronic, and programmable electronic…
What are the differences between Safety Integrity Level (SIL) and Performance Level (PL)?
Safety Integrity Level (SIL) SIL stands for Safety Integrity Level (EN-IEC 62061) and is part of Functional Safety. SIL is a method for assessing electrical, electronic, and programmable electronic systems,…
11 tips for choosing the right industrial IEPE accelerometer
For monitoring and overseeing rotating machines (pumps, motors, fans, gearboxes), you naturally want to use reliable and high-quality vibration monitoring systems. In this article, we discuss 11 key points to…
Vibration measurements with accelerometers
In this article, we tell you more about IEPE and charge accelerometers (also known as acceleration meters, accelerometers, or accelerometers) and how these are used for vibration measurements on rotating…
Pump monitoring using differential pressure measurement
In the entire process industry, pumps of all sizes are used to move a wide variety of liquids. In many processes, the pump (or pump system) plays a crucial role,…
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…