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Classification of Machines Classification of Machines This application note will provide a basis for selection of the machinery list of a Predictive Maintenance (PM) data collector program. Creating a PM mach Machine Classifications Machine Classifications The type of vibration monitoring system to install on a machine train will depend upon how the machine train is used in the plant process. A very important machin Field Application Note: Reverse Dial Alignment Courtesy of STI Vibration Monitoring Inc. www.stiweb.com Misalignment can be the most usual cause for unacceptable operation and high vibration levels. New facilities or new equipm Accelerometer Installation Guide Accelerometer Installation Guide Table of Contents: Section I : Introduction Section II : Mounting Accessories Installation Tools Adhesives and Sealants 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 Reverse Dial Alignment Reverse Dial Alignment Mis-alignment can be the most usual cause for unacceptable operation and high vibration levels. New facilities or new equipment installations are often plagued 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 Turbine Supervisory Instrumentation Improve Reliability and Performance with a TSI from STI Vibration Monitoring STI’s Turbine Supervisory Instrumentation (TSI) Systems provide cont SKF Bearing Life Cycle ” Your Direct Source for Plant Maintenance, Reliability, Test & Measurement” 1010 E. Main Street, League City, TX USA 77573 Phone: 281-957-5283 Fax: 281-334-4255 www.relia Laser Alignment Pulp and Paper Applications ” Your Direct Source for Plant Maintenance, Reliability, Test & Measurement” 1010 E. Main Street, League City, TX USA 77573 Phone: 281-957-5283 Fax: 281-334-4255 www.relia Steam Trap & Valve Testing through Ultrasonic Inspection Steam Trap & Valve Testing through Ultrasonic Inspection A major source of energy loss in facilities that use steam for building heat or facilitating manufacturing process is through leaking steam Explosion Proof vs. Intrinsically Safe First, let's define a hazardous area, or explosive atmosphere?   A hazardous area is a location where flammable vapors, such as gas, or a concentration of fine dust particles, grains or fibe Intrinsically Safe or Explosion-proof? Understanding the technology Printable Version Intrinsic Safety – the basics The term “Intrinsically Safe” (I.S.) is frequently used to describe any product destined for an explosive area. In reality, I.S. is a protection concep