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TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION ECH LO AC 10 top tips for perfect vibra tion monito rin g V ibration monitoring is an essential asset in the mode


engineer’s toolbox. It is a highly effective method of maximis of machinery by minimising downtime. Here are 10 top tips for vibration monitoring Sensors.


ensuring perfect ing the efficiency rn maintenance


from Chris Hansford, Managing Director of Hansford


i. Identify vibration level and frequency range to be measured. This is the first thing to establish. Also consider issues like temperature and humidity. ii. Consider working environment. Dust, high temperatures and corrosive chemicals are common, so vibration sensors must be sealed effectively. Also, consider options for vibration monitoring at low speed, where signals generated by bearings are harder to detect.


iii. Choose between AC and 4-20mA accelerometers. AC accelerometers are typically used to monitor high value assets


accelerometers are for components like motors, fans and pumps.


iv. Online or offline? An online system measures and analyses the output from sensors that interface directly with a PLC. In an offline system, engineers use a hand-held data collector


to collect


should be as close as possi v. Install near the so machinery.


readings


urce of vibration. For best ble to the vibration source.


from sensors mounted onto results, accelerometers


vi. Establish a network. A dedicated condition monitoring system, with a network of accelerometers close to relevant machine parts, improves efficiency and prevents problems before they occur.


vii. Maximise stability. Accurate monitoring relies on sensor stability, which can be improved using spot mounting. viii. Train your operators. Problems


linked plant the warnings they generate are disregarded in order to continue production.


x. Consult an expert. Professional advice is crucial, so it makes sense to work closely with an experienced supplier.


Learn more about vibra tion monitoring a t  www.hansfordsensors.com AShining Example–To ImpactRaisesAw


mpact Technical Services, the UK’s fume & dust extraction experts has launched an awareness campaign to support a solar project in Kenya, after donating two simple toolkits and seeing how they are being used to transform a community in an initiative designed to improve the quality of life for thousands of people.


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The team at Impact were approached by Dr Jon Cloke, Network Manager for the UK Low Carbon Energy for Development Network in the Geography Department at


Loughborough University, who


asked for support to kickstart a major solar project in Kenya. The solar project


involved building two solar hubs in two very


poor communities in Kenya that were without electricity (Lemolo B and Echareria), to supply household lighting through a distributed battery system. It is currently supporting 50 families in each village, but has the potential to change the lives of over 2,000 residents. Dr


Jon Cloke, National Network Manager at Loughborough University expresses his gratitidue for Impact’s donation:


“It is no word of an exaggeration to say that the toolkits donated by Impact were vital to the project, and without them, building the solar hubs would have been very difficult, if not impossible. Tony Bosworth, Operations Director


at Impact said:“It’s so


important that as an industry, we work together to offer support for such major projects which change the lives of many – that is why we are spreading the word and asking organisations that are in a positon to offer their aid, to act fast and show their support.” The


solar hub is


opportunities, such as etc.


als o providing become self-sustaining.


If you would like to donate a toolkit, solar or IT equipment to the project, please email Dr Jon Cloke at  J.M.P.


P.Cloke@lboro.ac.uk  www.lboro.ac.uk 42 42 NOVEMBER 201 OVEMBER 2016 | PROCESS PROCESS & CO CONTRO ROL / PROCESS & CONTROL / PROCESS & CONTROL power for to help the community raise its standard of incubators, grain-milling, a barber’s Toolkits for Charity Awareness ofKenyanSolarPro ojject to human error must ignored. Yet warnings are be


addresse d. Organisations such as BINDT provi de appropriate training. ix. Use the information that monitoring provides. Systems cannot save a if


often like turbines, while 4-20mA


income-ear ning shop,


living, and thus


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