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In the 1960s, Danish ship owner A.P. Møller´s bitter experience was that the cargo pumps of his tankers were breaking down far too often, without forewarning. An inventor and an enterprising financier decided to do something about it. The SPM method was invented and since then SPM has been present in the maritime industry. Also in the early seventies, the entire fleet of British Petroleum tankers, at that time some 80 vessels, were equipped with shock pulse meters for detecting damaged rolling element bearings before they failed. Today, our condition monitoring instrumentation is installed on board more than a thousand vessels. The maintenance on board vessels has traditionally been based on equipment running time. High demands on the environment, reliability and ship safety have made condition monitoring widely accepted also by classification societies and it is already an option for most vessels. Knowing the condition of your machinery is crucial to avoid sudden failures and maximize equipment lifetime. Timely failure prediction and detection are vital for reducing manpower and spare part inventory to increase profit.

Condition Monitoring Solutions for Marine & Offshore

Condition Monitoring Solutions for Marine & Offshore play an important role in safety. In the 1960s, A.P. Møller (Danish ship owner) had a bitter experience: without forewarning, the cargo pumps of his tankers were breaking down far too often. But then, an enterprising financier and an inventor decided to take action and do something about ...

Bearing Checker SPM BC200 – Shock Pulse Measurement (Ex)

The SPM Bearing Checker is a portable instrument for easy and fast measurements of bearing conditions. In fact, SPM BC200 Bearing Checker is a bearing diagnostic equipment. Also, the Bearing Checker is economical, reliable and particularly simple. SPM BC200 replaces the “traditional” vibration analysis for checking bearings with shock pulse measurement. To perform a bearing ...

Noise Pollution Effects on Children

The results of a recent study confirms the need for strong policy and decisive action to protect children from the harmful effects of noise pollution. It has long been known that noise can influence learning in children. Significant funding has been earmarked for the European LIFE QUALITY program to further research in this area. The ...

Condition Monitoring Solutions for Wind Farms

In fact, the aim of condition monitoring is to increase the lifespan and profit of the plant by preventing it from all production losses; and also by avoiding secondary damage incurred through the failure of vital parts. mainly the gearbox, generator bearing, and main bearings. The SPM condition monitoring equipment are highly sensitive and provide ...

Condition Monitoring Solutions for Power Production

Condition Monitoring Solutions for Power Industry

Power industry has changed their approach toward maintenance in recent years. Nowadays, energy suppliers focus on equipment reliability to secure a higher return on investments; and improve their competitive position. In fact, now that budgets are shrinking and demands are growing; it’s essential to go beyond conventional maintenance practices. It’s been many years that SPM ...

Detection of Corona Discharge

Corona discharge detection is a predictive inspection that allows the localization of harmful partial discharges on medium voltage and high voltage electrical distribution networks (5000 Volts and more). What is the Corona Effect? The term “corona” comes from the crown effect. A phenomenon of partial discharge which manifests itself by the production of a luminous ...

The Story Behind the Incredible ‘Kiss of Life’ Photo

Kiss of Life is one of the most famous photos of Jacksonville history. A life saving and a life-changing moment ever since called “The Kiss of Life“. The picture shows one electrical lineman (JD Thompson) saving a team member who had just been jolted by a live wire, an emergency so dire it had to ...

NL Compressed Air Leak Detection Method for Compressed Air Systems

Do you let your taps flow? No. Well, the same goes with your piping system for compressed air. On the other hand, unlike water or oil leaks, air leaks are invisible and without damage. So, what to do in this case? Take a proactive approach by using a leak detection program performed on a regular ...

NL Partial Discharge Camera for Electric Power Distribution

The service life of power grid components will come to an end inevitably. And, if the problems remain undetected, the components’ malfunction may lead to catastrophic failures and expensive downtime. The acoustic NL P001 Camera pinpoints the problems which may occur in power grids before it’s too late. In addition, NL Analytics (software) assessed the ...

Air Leak & Partial Discharge Detection Frequencies: What You Need to Know

Detecting partial discharges or air leaks efficiently with acoustic cameras and acoustic probes requires using the right frequencies. If you only use the camera’s frequency range, it may mislead you; because too high or too low frequencies may result in poor performance. In this article, we are going to differentiate advantageous frequencies from those that ...

Unique Partial Discharge Severity Assessment for NL Camera

The NL Ultrasonic Camera detects partial discharges and air leaks in power grids and industrial environments. In fact, the NL P001 Camera not only includes unique features; but also it’s equipped with an advanced intelligent analytics software using which it can evaluates how critical the detected partial discharge is; and advises the user (in 24 ...

Acoustic Cameras: Why Does the Number of Microphones Matter?

If you have compared the datasheets of various acoustic camera manufacturers; you may have noticed that the number of microphones are totally different. In this article, we are going to explain the science and technology behind acoustic cameras and provide in-depth information on why having enough microphones in an acoustic camera really matters. More Microphones: ...