In recent years, the application of condition monitoring and predictive maintenance has been growing significantly, due to increasing demands for machine availability and overall efficiency. Technological developments like big data,…
In 1939, T.C. Rathbone published a paper called ‘Vibration Tolerance‘ in the magazine Power Plant Engineering. The ideas in this paper are considered the foundation of modern industrial vibration measurements.…
In a previous article, we wrote about 11 important considerations for choosing the right accelerometer. However, to achieve reliable measurement results, the mounting method is crucial for maximizing accuracy. Various…
When it has been decided to start a machine condition monitoring program on a machine to start a predictive maintenance strategy, it appears that there a various possibilities how this can…
To ensure process safety in a factory, protective layers are used; risk-reducing measures. These protective layers can be related to people, the process, or the plant (and machinery). The greater…
The management of a company is always ultimately responsible for the safety of its employees. In the process industry, it is crucial to pay close attention to safety assurance, as…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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