Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Condition Monitoring",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Vibration sensors expand condition monitoring from
AV Technology, which we summarised at the time by saying "AV Technology can now offer vibration analysis training for clients' engineers and can supply of all the necessary sensors and equipment, including data collectors".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Human senses augment condition monitoring from
AV Technology: "An engineer's keen eye spotted a loose holding bolt on the compressor that could have soon resulted in thousands of pounds worth of damage and lost production for Shell".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Schaeffler (UK)
concerning its CNES Aquilla AE Pro
- take a look at Condition monitoring cuts downtime
which says: "CNES' Aquilla AE Pro acoustic emission monitoring system is a fixed system that is particularly effective at slow rotational speeds from 80 to 0.25rev/min".
Take a look also at the news release from Schaeffler (UK), Automation saves Eur45,000 at coating factories,
as well as Lubrication management avoids a wasted investment from AV Technology,
and Instrument suite monitors noise and vibration from National Instruments.
See also:
News on the AMOT XTSW bearing condition monitoring system from AMOT
(January 2008)
The XTSW system provides real-time monitoring of the crank train bearings in large two-stroke diesel engines, providing an early warning of bearing wear and avoiding dangerous bearing failures
News on the Oil condition monitoring from ALcontrol Oil Analysis Laboratories
(January 2008)
Regular oil analysis allows machinery operators to safely extend oil drain intervals, schedule maintenance, reduce downtime and extend warranties
Condition monitoring keeps pipeline running
(December 2007)
Contract involves the condition monitoring of over 1500 pieces of equipment, including the pumps themselves, fire pumps, emergency generators and equipment at the Ceyhan oil terminal
Thermal cameras to help keep bullets on the rails
(December 2007)
A top of the range ThermaCAM T-Series model has recently gone into service to help maintain the new UK Bullet Trains on the CTRL
1U server is reliable in harsh conditions
(December 2007)
Flexibility in choice of processors, drives and expansions enables customisation for applications such as industrial automation and process control
Acquisition brings fluid flow measurement
(November 2007)
Based on tuning fork technology, sensors measure fluid properties including density, viscosity and dielectric constant
Multimeter package includes software
(November 2007)
The Fluke 289 can log multiple sessions unattended in the field and incorporates advanced data logging and TrendCapture to help track down elusive, intermittent problems
Servers offer quiet operation
(October 2007)
The Kontron KISS-1U server is particularly attractive for densely packed, rugged server applications that require long-term availability
Condition monitoring as an insurance policy
(October 2007)
The latest condition monitoring systems and services will reduce the risk and costs associated with unforeseen breakdowns to production plant and machinery, says Kate Hartigan
Power systems keep particle accelerator running
(August 2007)
Maximum power availability is vital to support the integrity of data acquisition for Diamond Light Source
News on the XTSW bearing condition monitoring system from AMOT
(August 2007)
The XTSW bearing condition monitoring system removes the need for open out inspections, which are both costly and a major cause of crank train bearing failures
Viscosity sensor certified for ship-board use
(August 2007)
DRDC - Atlantic has applied to DND to conduct shipboard tests for consideration of installation of the ViSmart into ship-board equipment for continuous real-time lubricant monitoring
Steel producer improves productivity
(July 2007)
Siemens Automation and Drives' Flender service team improved Corus Engineering Steels' productivity by maintaining its geared units
System monitors power generation
(July 2007)
Sensonics' MO8612 Mark-Space option calculates differential expansion from range settings determined during final commissioning
Show sees new cable releases
(July 2007)
The T3 Band Chain cable carrier runs extremely smoothly with minimum vibrations and virtually no nois
Equipment monitors bearing condition
(July 2007)
The efector octavis from IFM electronic recognises, displays and signals bearing condition
Monitoring system protects gearboxes
(July 2007)
Vibration monitor of geaboxes allows early detection of damage, preventing serious downtime
Bearing monitor keeps track of four locations
(July 2007)
IFM electronic's is efector octavis now available as a master unit which can monitor up to four separate locations
Surveillance system eases maintenance
(July 2007)
Online condition-based monitoring systems can help reduce lost production and overall cost of maintenance
Thermal imager monitors machinery
(June 2007)
SKF's TMTI 2 monitors equipment to warn of overheating in mechanical and electrical machinery
Company explores wireless options
(June 2007)
Invensys wireless-enabled applications are in various stages of implementation at customer plants around the world
Brochure covers seismic monitors
(May 2007)
Sensonics' eight-page brochure covers its seismic transducers and safety switches, nuclear infrastructure protection, structural and environmental monitoring and vibration data capture and analysis
Conditioner keeps watch over rotating machines
(May 2007)
High-performance signal conditioning unit provides protection for many types of rotating machinery including centrifuges, fans, gearboxes, motors, pumps, compressors and conveyors
Vibration transducer handles harsh applications
(May 2007)
The Environmental Equipments Model 1070 industrial vibration transducer is suitable for continuous machine condition monitoring applications where long-term signal reliability is essential
Machine monitoring equipment connects to Ethernet
(May 2007)
The DN36 Spyder range of machine monitoring and protection equipment can be connected to any Ethernet network to provide remote monitoring via standard internet tools
Company makes presentations at conference
(May 2007)
Gareth Johnston of ABB will discuss the benefits of switching to predictive maintenance and condition monitoring by using information gathered from intelligent field devices
Connector offers performance/price compromise
(May 2007)
Hansford Sensors customers can choose either the MS series or the M12 connector on most of the company's range of vibration sensors
RFID added to vibration sensor
(May 2007)
Schaeffler is adding RFID technology to its FAG Detector III handheld vibration monitoring and balancing system
Cruise ship engines monitored by satellite
(May 2007)
Data is fed directly and in real-time from condition monitoring systems on the Queen Mary II to both on-board and on-shore monitoring and control stations
Wireless revolution in condition monitoring
(May 2007)
Wireless sensor network enables remote condition monitoring of energy distribution assets
Level indicator offers failsafe assurance
(May 2007)
The ATEX approved RotoSafe is a novel rotary level indicator that incorporates two detection circuits
Surveillance system upgraded at paper plant
(May 2007)
Kimberly Clark has opted to expand its Rockwell Enwatch Surveillance System to include a further 61 monitoring points
Seals and lubrication go into historical ship
(May 2007)
Buried in the traditional framework of the Gotheborg III is some of the latest technology, including condition monitors from SKF
Predicting failure with bearing vibration analysis
(April 2007)
Dr SJ Lacey, Engineering Manager of Schaeffler (UK) describes the use of vibration analysis as a tool in the early detection of bearing failures