Root Cause Analysis of Instability in a High-Speed Turbomachinery using VIB360 Studio
Customer Profile Sector : Land based Oil Gas exploration field Asset : K8-401B, Re-Injection Compressor Compressor Type : 6 Stage Centrifugal Compressor (Dresser-Rand D6R6S) Rated Speed : 10,700 RPM Driver : 5002C Turbine via Lufkin NF1919C Gearbox Monitoring System : Portable Vib360 studio ( linear Vibration solution) Context A re-injection compressor at the customer site […]
VIB 360 Detecting a Faulty Workmanship soon after the Maintenance
Customer Profile Asset : Port Main Engine ; Yanmar 6N 21A EV [4 stroke ]; 956 Kw@ 850 rpm Vessel Type : Shore-based mini bulk carrier System Status: Existing VIB360 user, with continuous operation onboard for ~1 year Context During routine engine maintenance onboard, ship staff carried out planned servicing of the fuel […]
VIB360 Electric Propulsion Monitoring — Detecting an Electromagnetic Stress real time before the Failure
Customer Profile Customer : Luxury Expedition Cruise Operator from European region Asset : Main Propulsion Electric Motors (PEM); Architecture : Twin Shaft System (Port & Starboard) Motor Type : Squirrel Cage Induction Motor Motor Specs : 2000 kW / 690V /195RPM Context We engaged with the owner of a luxury cruise vessel facing a known […]
Transition to Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) with IRS Using Vib360
Customer Profile Customer: Gujarat Ambuja Cement Ltd. Asset: Main Propulsion Engines Vessels: Ambuja Gauri and Ambuja Bhavani Vessel Type: Shore-based mini bulk carriers Engine type: Medium and slow-speed 4 Stroke diesel Main engines Engine make & model: YANMAR / N21EV (6Cyl / 8 Cyl ) Classification Society: Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) Context Gujarat […]
Detection of Propeller Fouling Through Torsional Load Behaviour During Service
Customer Profile Customer: Commercial vessel operator running ocean-going bulk / general cargo vessels Asset: Main propulsion system (engine–shaft–propeller train) Engine make & model: DOOSAN MAN B W -S50MC-C [ 8,700 kW @120RPM ] Operating Hours: In excess of 56,000 hours Operating profile: Repeated voyages at comparable draft, speed, and power settings Context The Complete Vib360 […]
Independent Field Validation of Fault Detection and Localisation – Induced Injector Failure
Customer Profile Customer: Commercial vessel operator evaluating advanced condition-monitoring capability Asset: Both Main and Auxiliary Engine Main Engine: DOOSAN MAN B W -S50MC-C [ 8,700 kW @120RPM ] Auxiliary Engines: DOOSAN-MAN DIESEL- 5L23/30H [ 620KW @720RPM Operating context: In-service vessel, engine operating normally prior to test Context Vib360 was installed as a Proof of […]
Retrofit-Friendly Installation of Vib360 Led by Ship Crew During Operation
Customer Profile Customer: Commercial vessel operator managing an in-service fleet Asset: Main Engine (1No) and Auxiliary engine (2Nos) Main Engine: HYUNDAI – MAN B&W 5S 60MC -C [ 11,900 kW @ 105 RPM ] Auxiliary DGs – D/G #1 HYUNDAI HIMSEN 7H 21/32 [1440 KW @ 900 RPM] and D/G #2 – 5H 21/32 [ […]
Continuous Peak Pressure Monitoring on a Main Propulsion Engine – Field Validation
Customer Profile Customer: International ship owner operating ocean-going commercial vessels Asset: Main propulsion diesel engine Engine make & model: MITSUI MAN B&W 6S60MC Rated Power: 10,960 kW @ 99.8 RPM Engine type: Two-stroke main propulsion engine Operating profile: Long-haul service with sustained operation at steady load Context Vib360 was installed on the vessel as a […]
Prediction of Torsional Vibration Damper Anomaly During PoC Operation
Customer Profile Customer: Operator of an ocean-going commercial vessel Asset: Auxiliary Engine Auxiliary Engine Make: Hyundai-Himsen H21/32 Rated Power: 1170 kW @ 900 RPM Operating Hours: ~ In excess to 35,000 Industry: Marine – Commercial Shipping Context Vib360 was installed on the vessel as a Proof of Concept (PoC) during normal commercial operation, with the […]
Detection of Hidden Engine Mount Anomaly Through Torsional Physics
Customer Profile Customer: Operator of an ocean-going commercial vessel Asset: Auxiliary Engine Engine make & model: Hyundai-Himsen 6 H21/32 Industry: Marine – Commercial Shipping Context Vib360 was installed on the vessel as a Proof of Concept (PoC) during normal commercial operation. During routine monitoring and daily use of the system, Vib360 identified abnormal torsional behaviour […]