Gas-fired power plants convert fuel energy into electrical power using gas turbine technology. Gas-fired generation includes both simple-cycle and combined-cycle configurations, with the amount and type of supporting rotating equipment…
Hydropower generation depends on the reliable interaction between the hydraulic turbine, main shaft, bearings, and generator. Water drives the turbine runner, which transfers mechanical power through the shaft to the…
Shipping facilities, marine terminals, and bulk handling terminals depend on large numbers of rotating assets to keep materials moving safely and predictably. Pumps support fluid transfer and utility processes, fans…
Marine vessels depend on a large population of rotating equipment to maintain reliable operations at sea. Throughout the vessel, pumps, fans, compressors, generators, and other rotating assets support essential functions…
A paper machine converts a continuously supplied fiber suspension into a finished paper web through forming, pressing, drying, calendering, and reeling. Throughout these sections, rolls, bearings, drive systems, gearboxes, pumps,…
Paper production depends on more than the production equipment itself. Across a paper mill, utilities and balance-of-plant systems provide the water, airflow, compressed air, cooling, and other supporting services required…
Pulp preparation is a continuous and mechanically demanding part of pulp and paper production. Throughout the process, rotating equipment, including pumps and gearboxes, operates under changing loads, consistencies, and process…
Replacing an overspeed protection system doesn’t have to be a lengthy or complex project. With the SpeedSys ODS cabinet, Istec has designed a direct retrofit solution. This makes replacing the…
Paper machines include large-scale rollers, bearings, and drive systems that operate under constant mechanical load. Even subtle changes in vibration can signal misalignment, wear, or lubrication issues. However, continuous monitoring…
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…
Recently we have published a series of articles about (remote) condition monitoring. We described 4 reasons to install a remote vibration monitoring system and listed the necessary hardware for a…
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