A new twist in torsional vibration shaft monitoring
We are proud to announce that we have successfully installed the TDMS system and will performing torsional testing on Vogtle unit 4 turbine. It is an honor to work on one of the new US nuclear units in 40 years. The installation was a little challenging due to it having to be performed inside a … Continue reading TDMS installation Vogtle Unit 4
Entergy invited Suprock to install our TDMS system at their plant due because our wireless powered telemetry is capable of measuring torsional vibrations long term. They have a new upgraded turbine en route and are using the TDMS system to ensure smooth operation till it’s time to install the new rotor train. It was a … Continue reading Waterford 3: Another successful TDMS install
Joe and Francesco took the country roads down to West Virginia and helped our friends at AEP Amos plant with a TDMS install. This was a combined TDMS/pressure sensor install for the purpose of studying a possible steam flow issue and how it may be affecting torsional vibrations and with it, the health of the … Continue reading TDMS install in West Virginia
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
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8PwUOxZMGk%5B/embedyt%5D Chris explains modulations caused by grid imbalances and their potential effects on steam turbine health.
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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