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Making Data-Driven Decisions with Connected Reliability
Improve maintenance by connecting disparate systems to provide data to teams. Integrative technologies and software, including condition monitoring data with computer maintenance management system (CMMS) software, provide maintenance and reliability (M&R) professionals with an overall view of maintenance activities.....
- Frederic Baudart
- Fluke
Sensor, Accelerometer, or Transmitter?
What is the difference between an accelerometer, transmitter, and vibration sensor? Find out...
- Chris Hansford
- Hansford Sensors
Determining the Number of Poles and RPM
Give me the number of poles and I can tell you the RPM; give me the RPM and I can tell you the number of poles. This instructional presentation discusses the formulas related to determining theses values...
- Don Donofrio
- The Snell Group
Drilling Basics: Learn about Operations
Drilling is nothing but making a hole in order to access the earth's surface. A rig is a platform with a group of machines to make a hole to reach the natural resources. In the Middle East...
- Nishanthan Senkuttuvan
- Osborne Engineering Limited
Gland Steam Fan Bearing Fault
One gland steam fan was running and the other was on standby. Gland steam fans should have dampers and rubber mounting under the base of the machine, but due to humidity...
- Salah Attia
- ALS Industrial
Mill Gearbox With Broken Teeth
In this case we have a gearbox with broken teeth. The gearbox bearings were showing a bit of vibration at running speed with harmonics. The vibration levels were unusually high...
- Salah Attia
- ALS Industrial
The Drop Point and Lubrication Contamination
Are you familiar with the term "drop point" of a grease? The drop point is the temperature at which the oil and the soap, which are the two main elements in grease...
- Tom Murphy
- SDT
Resonance Testing Methods
If you suspect resonance, you can confirm it through specialized tests. Some tests, such as mathematical modeling and variable-frequency shaker, are not so common in plant work. But the other two are more common, and these are...
- Ali Al-Shurafa
- Saudi Aramco
Your Accelerometer Questions Answered
Whether you’re new to vibration monitoring and considering which accelerometers are appropriate for your application or are simply replacing existing accelerometers, selecting the right equipment for your requirements is critical to the effectiveness of the vibration monitoring process…
- Chris Hansford
- Hansford Sensors