‘Condition Monitoring’

An Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release Insertion probes monitor bioproduction process from Stratophase, which we summarised at the time by saying "Stratophase has collaborated with the Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) to develop an insertion probe variant of its Spectrosens system. ". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release ABB drives reduce swimming pool energy bills from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors): "ABB drives have helped a UK holiday park operator save GBP77,000 a year on energy bills for its swimming pools. ".

In November 2009, we covered the news from IFM Electronic - take a look at IFM releases safety monitors for AS-interface which says: "IFM has launched new versions of its safety monitor for equipment on the AS-interface.".

Take a look also at the news release from Endress+Hauser, Liquiphant accurately measures liquid levels, as well as Namur approves Wirelesshart for process uses from Hart Communication Foundation, and GFM416 provides onsite biogas measurement from Gas Data.

Latest stories...

Wireless torque wrench has multiple tracking (November 2009)

Mountz has introduced the TALS wireless torque-wrench system, offering multiple channel- and tool-tracking capability in a single unit.

Designing joints and structural adhesives (November 2009)

Sally Sinai, technical manager of ITW Plexus, considers the issues that should be considered before designing joints to be bonded together with structural adhesives.

DTS system monitors power cable temperature (November 2009)

Lios has supplied its DTS system to a renewable energy company for monitoring the temperature of two medium-voltage power cables coming from a wind turbine towards the substation.

GE controller firmware has online programming (November 2009)

GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has released its Versamax Micro Plus controller firmware revision 4.0.

Beko offers re-gas service for banned R22 dryers (November 2009)

On 31 December 2009, the ban on virgin HCFC refrigerants - including but not limited to R22 - in servicing and maintenance of refrigeration dryers and air-conditioning equipment will come into effect.

Tyre pressure monitoring system saves downtime (November 2009)

Ferrybridge Power Station has fitted its Terex TS40 Motor Scraper with a tyre pressure monitoring system (TMS) supplied by AM Bromley as part of a tyre management programme with Earth Mover Tyres.

FAG Dtect prevents power-turbine failure at Corus (November 2009)

An FAG Dtect X1 online vibration-monitoring system has prevented the failure of a steam turbine at a Scunthorpe Corus plant, and in doing so has saved thousands of pounds in lost power generation.

TVOC monitor can be installed without barriers (November 2009)

Ion Science has introduced the ATEX-approved three-wire TVOC monitor for use without safety barriers in Zone 2 hazardous areas.

Paper mill relies on condition monitoring systems

SKF is helping Sappi Fine Paper Europe in Germany to improve efficiency in paper production through a condition monitoring programme.
Condition monitoring used in pumping station

The Environment Agency has installed a FAG online condition monitoring system at one of its remote pumping stations in Winestead, near Hull.