When to go Wireless, and When Not

When it comes to condition monitoring, wireless technology is becoming ubiquitous for sensing applications. But many analysts still have a tried and tested portable monitor in their arsenal, so this begs the question, why should wireless sensors be used, and is there still a place for the more traditional route-based option?

David Procter
Sensoteq

Articles

Motor Testing
Vibration Analysis

The Scope and Application of Electrical Signature Analysis in Windpower

Electrical Signature Analysis (ESA) was initially developed at Oak Ridge National Labs (ORNL) in the 1980s as a method for evaluating bearings and gears in motor operated valves in the nuclear power industry. In 1992, the technology was licensed into general industry for applications in utilities and commercial applications...

Howard Penrose
MotorDoc LLC

Five Minute Facts

Vibration Analysis

Exploring Vibration Analysis Technologies

In the realm of industrial maintenance, understanding the health of machinery is paramount. One of the most effective tools in this pursuit is Vibration Analysis technology. By examining the oscillations and vibrations of machinery, it’s possible to detect early signs of wear, misalignment, and other issues before they escalate into costly failures. In this article, we will delve into the different facets of Vibration Analysis technology and compare Handheld/Portable, Wireless, and Continuous Online Condition Monitoring solutions.

Florian Buder
ACOEM

Interviews

Vibration Analysis

Cable Protections for Permanently Installed Accelerometers

Today, we tune in with subject matter expert, Peter Eitnier from Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies to discuss Cable Protection for Permanently Installed Accelerometers. Selecting the right cable for permanently installed accelerometers is critical to ensuring the integrity of your vibration sensor data. It's also important to protect the cable for long service life, often in harsh environments. Today, Peter will break down how to carefully consider these factors when purchasing a sensor and cable....

Peter Eitnier
Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies

Two Minute Tips

Thermography
Ultrasound
Vibration Analysis

Sensor Fusion: The Path to Proactive Plant Maintenance and Operational Excellence

A powerful approach for improving plant maintenance programs is the integration of multiple sensing technologies to improve coverage of machines and different failure modes. This can be further complemented by effective analysis of the data from all the different sources. When using multiple sensors like this, it is called Sensor Fusion...