Condition Monitoring
Five Minute Facts
Visualizing Vibration
We're so used to measuring the heartbeat of the machine (the frequency), and the amplitude and severity of vibration. Here, we're going to use a technology called motion amplification to analyze how the machine moves visually...
- Dean Whittle
- Reliability Maintenance Solutions Ltd
Interviews
The Keys to Developing an Effective EMT
Personal preparation is one of the most important factors in starting a motor testing program. It probably takes me 20 to 30 minutes in the evening to set up my equipment and get it ready to go. I make sure everything is charged up...
- Don Donofrio
- The Snell Group
Two Minute Tips
Your Accelerometer Questions Answered
Whether you’re new to vibration monitoring and considering which accelerometers are appropriate for your application or are simply replacing existing accelerometers, selecting the right equipment for your requirements is critical to the effectiveness of the vibration monitoring process…
- Chris Hansford
- Hansford Sensors
Interviews
Rotor Anomalies
In this interview, Don will share how to identify and confirm motor anomalies with electric motor testing. Listen to Don as he shares is background knowledge in Motor Testing…
- Don Donofrio
- The Snell Group
Two Minute Tips
Examples of Rotating Equipment
Just a couple examples of rotating equipment. Firstly, we have a pump in an ethanol plant in the north of England. Its history of vibration levels was not excessive, but 2X at 5 mm/sec is not quite the norm...
- Dean Whittle
- Reliability Maintenance Solutions Ltd
Five Minute Facts
What’s the Best Color Palette?
What is the best color palette to use for your infrared camera and program? There are several factors to contemplate when selecting a palette for use in the field and additional considerations when selecting a palette for analysis and reporting. This tip will briefly describe some options to scrutinize when deciding what the best palette is for you.
- Roy Huff
- The Snell Group
Case Studies and Stories
Duke Energy Takes Advantage of IIoT for Predictive Maintenance Applications
This case study investigates Duke Energy’s quest to replace its monthly, manual data collection practices with daily, remote data collection and monitoring.
- Alex West
- IHS Markit
Two Minute Tips
Understanding the Lubrication Challenges of Aging Assets
Industrial assets can begin to break down after a few years of use if not lubricated properly. Assets maintained with a static condition monitoring program last longer, but still cannot reach the lifespans of equipment monitored with cutting-edge technologies and best practices…
- Adrian Messer
- Progressive Reliability, LLC
10 Minute Talk
Transmission Measurements and Selective Radiance
Emissivity, reflections, and transmission rates for IR windows can cause confusion and frustration without the proper knowledge, experience, training, and skills. This quick tip will simplify the very complex subject of IR window transmissions…
- Rudy Wodrich
- IRISS
