TI-25M: Changing Calibration – Two-Point Calibration Procedure
Courtesy of Electromatic/Checkline NOTE: This procedure requires two samples with ”known”
thickness values are available during this calibration. The two samples should
be at the high and l |
Plumb Line Measurement Application Note Courtesy of Damalini Measurement of straightness and center line relative to an absolute plumb line is done on for example
turbine and generator shafts. The measurement program uses |
Accelerometer Transducers and Installation
Accelerometer Transducers and Installation
Accelerometers have been a popular choice for
rotating machinery vibration monitoring. They are a rugged, compact, light weight
transducer wi |
Differential / Rotor Expansion Differential / Rotor Expansion
Differential Expansion (DE) and/or Rotor
Expansion (RE) are very important measurements usually supplied by the Original Equipment
Manufacture (OEM) as part of a |
Eccentricity Eccentricity
Shaft Eccentricity plays a very important role
as part of a Turbine Supervisory Instrumentation (TSI) System on large steam turbines and
should be included in retro-fit p |
Eddy Current (Proximity Probe) Transducer Installation: Part 1 Radial Vibration Eddy Current (Proximity Probe) Transducer Installation: Part 1 Radial Vibration
Eddy Current Transducers (Proximity Probes) are
the vibration transducer of choice when installing vibrat |
Field Service Field Service
Proper installation is critical to the
performance, integrity and credibility of your Vibration Monitoring or Information System.
A proper installation is dependent on, qua |
Reciprocating Compressors Reciprocating Compressors
Reciprocating
Compressors are utilized in all manufacturing industries. Because these machines
are capable of providing high pressure along with variable loading, |
Thrust Position Thrust Position
Thrust Position Monitoring was one of the
earliest applications for Eddy Current Transducers. When utilized for this application, it
is one of the most important componen |
Turbine Supervisory Instrumentation: Shell or Case Expansion Turbine Supervisory Instrumentation: Shell or Case Expansion
Shell or Case Expansion is a very important
measurement as part of a Turbine Supervisory Instrumentation (TSI) System for la |
Valve Expansion Valve Expansion
Valve position measurements are an important
aspect of a complete Turbine Supervisory Instrumentation system. Typically, the Main Steam
Control (or Throttle) Valve is |
Velocity Transducer Installation Velocity Transducer Installation
The velocity pickup is a very popular transducer
or sensor for monitoring the vibration of rotating machinery. This type of vibration
transducer installs |
Extending Oil Drain Intervals of your Fleet Vehicles Extending Oil Drain Intervals of your
Fleet Vehicles
How does the
US Military extend drain intervals in their motor pool fleet? One valuable
asset in their quiver of condition monitoring tool |
Resource Links
Professional Organizations
Society of Reliability Engineers
Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals
American Society for Quality Reliability Di |