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January 1, 2013
Use Simplified Lifecycle-Cost Computations to Justify Upgrades
Virtually every process-plant manager pursues the commendable goals of safely extending equipment life and maximizing both the availability and reliability of plant assets. Achieving these objectives usually requires upfront effort and money — both of which can be scarce resources. But even the realistic manager who knows that reliability comes at an ufront price may not want to authorize these...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/information_technology/predictive_and_preventive_maintenance/Use-Simplified-Lifecycle-Cost-Computations-to-Justify-Upgrades_10087.html
December 1, 2012
Accurate machinery alignment in rough field conditions
The newly launched sensALIGN is an intelligent sensor system for machinery alignment. By incorporating the patented intelligent-sensor technology from a partner into its own platform, this company offers...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/information_technology/predictive_and_preventive_maintenance/Accurate-machinery-alignment-in-rough-field-conditions_10004.html
October 1, 2012
Let this company collect and analyze machinery vibration data
This condition-monitoring specialist company has introduced a vibration data collection-and-analysis service for industrial plant operators that aims to minimize downtime and maximize productivity. Where no fixed...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/information_technology/predictive_and_preventive_maintenance/Let-this-company-collect-and-analyze-machinery-vibration-data_9793.html
October 1, 2012
Software simulates vibrations to keep machinery healthy
In order to detect unexpected torsional and lateral vibrations in mechanical drive systems, computer simulation is crucial to determine the dynamic behavior of rotating machinery. This company offers a...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/information_technology/predictive_and_preventive_maintenance/Software-simulates-vibrations-to-keep-machinery-healthy_9799.html
October 1, 2012
This wireless vibration transmitter now has ATEX approval
With ATEX Zone 0 and Class I, Div. 1 ratings, the CSI 9420 Wireless Vibration Transmitter can now be installed directly in hazardous areas, such as chemical, petrochemical and offshore facilities, as...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/information_technology/predictive_and_preventive_maintenance/This-wireless-vibration-transmitter-now-has-ATEX-approval_9802.html
September 1, 2012
Condition Monitoring Methods for Pumps
Pumps are among the most commonly used machines in the chemical process industries (CPI). Condition monitoring tests and predictive maintenance can help pump operators determine when to overhaul pumps in a way that minimizes costs. Despite pumps’ ubiquity and large energy demands, however, relatively little information is available on how to apply predictive maintenance approaches and condition...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/information_technology/predictive_and_preventive_maintenance/Condition-Monitoring-Methods-for-Pumps_9682.html
August 1, 2012
Increase predictability with this new asset-management softtware
The new version of this company’s asset management software, AMS Suite: Machinery Health Manager 5.5, augments the analysis of predictive diagnosis from mechanical assets by delivering advanced plot...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/information_technology/predictive_and_preventive_maintenance/Increase-predictability-with-this-new-asset-management-softtware_9560.html
March 23, 2012
Lloyd's Register: New software for monitoring rotating and instrumentation equipment
Lloyd’s Register (London, U.K.; www.lr.org) says it has designed industry’s first reliability-based mechanical integrity (RBMI) software designed to address the maintenance needs of rotating and instrumentation equipment. The new modules integrate with the components of Capstone RBMI, allowing companies to combine the maintenance schedules for these types of assets into one program, driving...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/information_technology/predictive_and_preventive_maintenance/Lloyds-Register-New-software-for-monitoring-rotating-and-instrumentation-equipment_9134.html
March 1, 2012
Intrinsically safe wireless module for alignment-data transmission
This company now offers an intrinsically safe Bluetooth module for wireless transmission of measured data from its laser shaft-alignment systems. Now it is possible to work wirelessly in explosive...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/information_technology/predictive_and_preventive_maintenance/Intrinsically-safe-wireless-module-for-alignment-data-transmission_9067.html
November 1, 2011
Selecting Oil-Mist Systems
For decades, plant-wide oil-mist systems have been used to lubricate rolling-element bearings in high-speed applications throughout the petrochemicals, textiles, pharmaceuticals, mining and other chemical process industries (CPI). Applications range from small motors to large rotating cylinders and a variety of fluid movers. Plant-wide oil-mist systems provide a centralized way to supply lubricating oil to...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/information_technology/predictive_and_preventive_maintenance/Selecting-Oil-Mist-Systems_8615.html
November 1, 2011
Control Valve Diagnostics
The benefits of field-device diagnostics are often acclaimed in qualitative terms, but on a much lower frequency in quantitative ones. Yet, an attractive cost-benefit analysis is necessary for almost any initiative to make it off the drawing board and into a plant. Even more rare are economic figures that come directly from the process plant engineers (as opposed to a vendor with vested interest in selling...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/information_technology/predictive_and_preventive_maintenance/Control-Valve-Diagnostics_8620.html
September 1, 2011
A self-leveling rotating laser for alignment measurements
The Levalign Expert systems consists of a self-leveling, motorized, rotating laser and a sensor. Both interface wirelessly with a dedicated geometric measurement computer...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/information_technology/predictive_and_preventive_maintenance/A-self-leveling-rotating-laser-for-alignment-measurements_8454.html
August 1, 2011
A system to prevent downtime from unexpected pump failure
The scalable Pump Health Monitoring system can detect several conditions, including cavitation, excessive temperature, vibration, process leakage, seal pot level and differential...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/information_technology/predictive_and_preventive_maintenance/A-system-to-prevent-downtime-from-unexpected-pump-failure_8314.html
August 1, 2011
A system to monitor vacuum pumps and gauges, continuously
The new Condition Monitoring System (CMS) has been introduced to continuously monitors the operating condition of vacuum pumps and vacuum gages. In special applications, data transfer can be affected by fiber optics in order to bridge...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/information_technology/predictive_and_preventive_maintenance/A-system-to-monitor-vacuum-pumps-and-gauges-continuously_8330.html
July 1, 2011
Icon-based interface improves user efficiency
A new icon-based interface is now available for this company’s 475 Field Communicator (photo) that simplifies the work of field maintenance technicians...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/information_technology/predictive_and_preventive_maintenance/Icon-based-interface-improves-user-efficiency_8199.html
March 28, 2011
Use Thermal Pictures to Keep Machines Running
The RayCAm C.A 1884 thermographic camera (photo) is suitable for preventive and predictive maintenance. It can be used for all the measurements required to draw up a comprehensive maintenance...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/information_technology/predictive_and_preventive_maintenance/Use-Thermal-Pictures-to-Keep-Machines-Running_6521.html
March 28, 2011
Use this Position Sensor in a Wide Range of Applications
A new series of ¾-in. dia. hermetically sealed position sensors offer an infinite cycle life to serve as long-life replacements for failing potentiometers. It is suitable for a wide range of industrial position-measurement applications, such as machine-tool positioning...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/information_technology/predictive_and_preventive_maintenance/Use-this-Position-Sensor-in-a-Wide-Range-of-Applications_6591.html
March 28, 2011
Monitor Machine Vibrations, Even in Hazardous Areas
As a result of gaining the highest standard for intrinsic safety ATEX (EEx ia), the established range of PZS accelerometers can now provide an even wider scope of applications. The PZS device has been used throughout industry...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/information_technology/predictive_and_preventive_maintenance/Monitor-Machine-Vibrations-Even-in-Hazardous-Areas_6611.html
March 28, 2011
Online Machine Diagnosis Via W-LAN
Sometimes it is complicated to access machines and equipment that has to be monitored using measuring instruments due to long distances for cables. Use of a wireless-based solution is considerably more efficient and offers greater potential savings...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/information_technology/predictive_and_preventive_maintenance/Online-Machine-Diagnosis-Via-W-LAN_6698.html
March 28, 2011
Online Machine Diagnosis Via W-LAN
Sometimes it is complicated to access machines and equipment that has to be monitored using measuring instruments due to long distances for cables. Use of a wireless-based solution is considerably more efficient and offers greater...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/information_technology/predictive_and_preventive_maintenance/Online-Machine-Diagnosis-Via-W-LAN_6732.html
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