Customer: Industrial energy production facility Asset: 7 MW Turbine and gearbox assembly (GTA) Industry: Energy recovery / industrial turbine systems Initial Condition: Excessive vibration levels (>7 mm/s) detected by traditional accelerometers and displacement sensors after maintenance shutdown. Problem Statement Two separate vibration consultants delivered conflicting recommendations: Consultant A: Machine operating at tolerance limits Suspected misalignment […]
Customer: Global leader in waste management Location: France Turbine Make & Model: Thermodyne Rated Power: 10,000 rpm, 9.4 MW Driven Equipment: High-speed gearbox with alternator Operating Duty Cycle: Continuous operation Problem Statement The customer reported repeated turbine trips during startup around 2,000–3,000 rpm. Each attempt required multiple restarts before the turbine could be synchronised and […]
Customer: Large industrial energy recovery facilityAsset: Turbine train (GTA 1) 12 MWIndustry: Waste-to-energy / process industryContext: Monthly vibration checks and continuous displacement monitoring had not identified any anomalies. Problem Statement During a major shutdown on an adjacent turbine (GTA 2), the customer discovered significant mechanical damage even though traditional vibration techniques had reported normal behaviour. […]