Two Minute Tips
Yaw Bearing System Fault Detected
A case study demonstrates how an effective remote condition monitoring strategy avoids uneconomical operation, costly downtime and consequential damage of wind turbines.
- Michael Hastings
- Brüel & Kjær Vibro (B&K Vibro)
The Big Questions You Must Ask When Getting into Predictive Maintenance
Are you considering predictive maintenance for your assets? Jason Tranter gives you the big questions you should ask first…
- Jason Tranter
- Mobius Institute
Prevent Motor Failure by Keeping Your Motors Clean
One of the easiest ways to prevent premature electric motor failure is to keep your motors clean and free of foreign contaminates. Many electric motors are fan cooled. When contaminates start to build up around the motor, air flow becomes restricted and reduces the ability for the fan to cool the motor which dramatically reduces the life the of winding’s insulation due to the increase in heat.
- Bill Kruger
- ALL-TEST Pro
Protective Coating for Wire Rope, Chains & Cables
Wirelife Almasol Coating Grease (453-451) is a soft, semifluid formulation designed to coat wire rope as well as moving chain and cable parts to ensure long life and smooth, quiet operation. Its tacky, water-resistant characteristics enable it to adhere strongly to rapidly moving parts and to seal out damaging moisture.
- John Sander
- Lubrication Engineers
Benefits of Condition-based Maintenance Using AI & Edge Computing
Today's equipment maintenance relies heavily on human labor, while autonomous AI enables both efficient maintenance and increased productivity.
- Daisuke Nishimura
- Macnica
Introducing the Electric Motor System and Electrical Signature Analysis
Howard Penrose gives a brief introduction of the electrical motor system and the variety of monitoring techniques included under Electrical Signature Analysis (ESA): current signature analysis, motor current signature analysis, power signature analysis, and voltage signature analysis…
- Howard Penrose
- MotorDoc LLC
How Does the Cost of Wireless Monitoring Compare?
Are you considering wireless monitoring for your plant but concerned about the cost? David Howard explains how the costs of wireless monitoring compare to equivalent wired systems…
- Dr. M. David Howard
- Erbessd Instruments
Vane Pass Frequency Monitoring
Vane pass frequency is one of the more common and easily identified vibration monitoring components, present primarily in fans and pumps but also identifiable in compressors and other similar rotating equipment.
- Peter Eitnier
- Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies
Easy Motor Testing Procedures
Professionals in the industries of manufacturing, power generation and water rely on electric motors to complete their objectives. To remain efficient, it is essential that motor-based systems stay in peak operating condition. A sudden motor failure can occur when you least expect it, so understanding procedures for fast motor testing will help you maximize uptime.
- Bill Kruger
- ALL-TEST Pro