RSS News Feed for AV Technology - from Engineeringtalk http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/avt/avt000.html AV Technology news releases on Engineeringtalk en-gb Copyright (C)2008 Pro-Talk Ltd. All rights reserved. Wed, 14 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Wed, 14 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Pro-Talk Ltd http://www.pro-talk.com/images/protalklogo90.gif http://www.pro-talk.com/ 90 79 Welsh office opens new markets for testing company The ECM office will quickly become the centre for AV Technology's condition monitoring training as well as the potential base for a diagnostic centre for its Spi-VR data collector. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT AV Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/avt/avt136.html Vibration recorder cuts setup complexity All data and reports can be accessed via the web and the Spi-VR can import data such as oil analysis readings direct from the laboratory. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT AV Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/avt/avt135.html Outsourced predictive maintenance makes sense Predictive maintenance should certainly not be seen as a necessary or costly evil. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT AV Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/avt/avt134.html Vibration sensors expand condition monitoring AV Technology can now offer vibration analysis training for clients' engineers and can supply of all the necessary sensors and equipment, including data collectors. Mon, 28 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT AV Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/avt/avt133.html Human senses augment condition monitoring 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. Mon, 21 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT AV Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/avt/avt132.html Nuclear decommissioning project passes milestone AV Technology's work on the decommissioning of the Trawsfynydd nuclear power station involves monitoring stresses in the reactor walls during boiler height reduction work. Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT AV Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/avt/avt131.html Props provide monitoring as well as support AVT engineers have strain gauged 48 props which are being used during major refurbishment work being carried out at junction 13 on the M4 in Berkshire Thu, 17 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT AV Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/avt/avt130.html Lubrication management avoids a wasted investment Outsourcing lubrication management as part of a wider condition monitoring programme has a number of very cost-effective benefits. Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT AV Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/avt/avt129.html Condition monitoring keeps pipeline running 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. Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:00:00 UT AV Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/avt/avt127.html Prevention is better than cure offshore Neil Parkinson, Technical Director of AV Technology, outlines some of the requirements for offshore structural monitoring. Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:00:00 UT AV Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/avt/avt128.html Structural monitoring improves life on the buses Tests validate theoretical structural integrity predictions for Optare's Tempo and Versa buses under a wide range of operational conditions. Fri, 14 Dec 2007 08:00:00 UT AV Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/avt/avt125.html Testing satisfies vibration legislation AV Technology is experienced in assessing vibration levels for a diverse range of equipment, ranging from pneumatic drills and cutters to drivers' cabs on tractors. Fri, 14 Dec 2007 08:00:00 UT AV Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/avt/avt126.html Analysis identifies recurring bearing problem AV Technology has a broad experience in providing structured and sustainable RCA solutions in industrial situations involving some form of persistent equipment failure. Mon, 26 Mar 2007 08:00:00 UT AV Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/avt/avt124.html Inspection services reach difficult places AV Technology (AVT) can provide comprehensive internal visual inspection services at all types of plants, including oil, gas, coal, CHP, nuclear and hydro-electric. Fri, 09 Mar 2007 08:00:00 UT AV Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/avt/avt123.html Facilities management sees increased demand Asset integrity and FM auditing are just two of the areas where AVT's non-biased approach can bring significant operational and cost saving benefits for the client. Wed, 28 Feb 2007 08:00:00 UT AV Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/avt/avt121.html Getting to the root of machinery failures A prime example of successful root cause analysis is highlighted by AVT's investigation into premature pinion gear failure on a 12 head carousel keg cleaner at a UK brewery. Mon, 27 Nov 2006 08:00:00 UT AV Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/avt/avt120.html