Case Studies and Stories
Online Vibration Monitoring System Improves Fault Detection in a SAG Mill
Though we never failed to detect actual failures, there were other things going on: overheating, noise, etc. When those issues arose, we were called to the mine to check the equipment. Of course, this would happen at the most inconvenient times...
- Dana Lake
- ACOEM
How to Include the Not-Approachable Equipment in CBM
It is always a challenge in the field of condition monitoring to monitor the machines which are not approachable, and that makes them prone to frequent failures.
- Akhil jeet Rathore
- Indorama Petrochemicals & Fertilizers
The Journey to World-Class Storage & Handling – Basic American Foods
When Scott Fischer, Maintenance Manager, joined Basic American Foods, he recognized that the Blackfoot Basic American Foods plant was in need of a dedicated lubricant storage and handling process and products to support his reliability program goals.
- Mark Barnes
- Des-Case
Vibration Analysis report of Broken/Cracked Rotor Bar
In March of 2016, the vibration for Turbo Blower 2 was normal, but the motor temperature had increased. Ten days later, however, it was running rough with periodic noise...
- Muhammad Trendo
- Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper Perawang
Increased Revenue Results from Expanded Testing Capabilities
Growing companies typically make investments in state-of-the-art tools and equipment so that they may expand their capability to serve their customers. One such company, Koontz-Wagner Services, has been able to capitalize upon several opportunities since acquiring new energized and de-energized motor testing equipment last year...
- Mark Koch
- ALL-TEST Pro, LLC
How We Improved Our Overhead Crane Monitoring Program
When we were developing our overhead crane monitoring program for ArcelorMittal, we had to find a way to get rid of the influence from the wheel contacting the rails. This is similar to a challenge we encountered…
- Kris Deckers
- I-care Group
Use Ultrasound to Detect Faults in Slow-Speed Gears
When using ultrasound for slow-speed systems, there are some things to consider. The first is our alarm levels. Slow-speed bearings will have a relatively…
- Christopher Hallum
- UE Systems Europe B.V.
Mobile Equipment Filtration
Mines are home to one of the harshest industrial environments, yielding large amounts of dust, dirt, debris and water. Contamination control in mines can be a constant, everyday battle....
- Jay Cooper
- Des-Case
Electrical Signature Analysis Performed on Vertical Turbine Pump Motors in Municipal Application
Originally put into operation in 1999, Pump Station P-19A supplies drinking water to the City of Henderson, which is the second largest city in Nevada. In January 2015, Motor 5 exhibited signs of overheating...
- Bill Kruger
- ALL-TEST Pro