A new twist in torsional vibration shaft monitoring
The latest version of our TDMS turbine monitoring system is attached to turbine shafts via CD welded studs. This is by far the fastest, and most reliable method of attachment for long term installations, offering key advantages over epoxy bonding including: Better transference of physical vibration and strain to the sensor elements Greater attachment strength … Continue reading On welding to steam turbine shafts
Chris explains modulations caused by grid imbalances and their potential effects on steam turbine health.
This was a particularly challenging telemetry installation that we had the pleasure of solving for AEP nuclear. The installation was conducted in-situ in a bearing housing betwixt an oil deflector plate and the housing wall. The cook bearing 5 site was the grave of previous mortal attempts at telemetry measurements- This was a job for … Continue reading AEP DC Cook Unit 2 install