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News Release from: Jorin | Subject: Vipa particle analysis system
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 14 December 2001
Contamination inspection keeps power
stations up
By monitoring fluids for possible contamination, the Vipa particle analysis system from Jorin can give an early warning of problems in power station operation
Costly shutdowns of power station turbines can be prevented with the help of the Vipa particle analysis system from Jorin By monitoring fluids for possible contamination, the compact units can give an early warning of problems in power station operation
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 24 Apr 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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Developed for use in the oil industry, the innovative system uses a video microscope to capture online images of particles in a fluid flow.
These images are automatically analysed by powerful software which generates continuous real-time profiles of any particulates or immiscible contaminants in the fluid.
"Vipa units are already proving their value in the oil industry", stated Jorin Chairman John Roth, "and we are now offering the benefits of their advanced technology to the power industry".
By measuring up to 17 particle parameters, Vipa units categorise particles by their size and shape.
For example, solid particles have a very different shape from liquid droplets, and the Vipa can use this difference to provide comprehensive data on up to eight different contaminant types.
Applications in the power sector that could benefit from the rugged system include effluent monitoring to help identify the cause of on-site pollution, cooling water monitoring to ensure discharge limits are met, and the monitoring of filters to provide a continuous check on their efficiency.
As well as water, the ViPA can also monitor lubricants such as turbine lubricating oil, at operating temperatures and pressures, for both particulates and water contamination.
Alarms can be set to trigger if any of the parameters fall outside preset limits.
A video image of the particles is shown on screen, enabling operators to view immediate confirmation of any changes in particle type, size, concentration etc.
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