The key criteria for any pump or pumping system in the water and waste treatment industry, either above or below the ground, are reliability and longevity.
Submersible pumps and pumping stations are often installed in locations that are remote or difficult to access, so one of the most effective ways of maintaining optimal plant performance is through predictive/preventative maintenance procedures. Perhaps as importantly, the continual drive for increased output, combined with reduced manpower and increased customer expectations, means that the old adage of 'run until failure' is no longer viable.
Consequently, water companies and equipment suppliers are now firm advocates of predictive/preventative maintenance procedures; with vibration monitoring and analysis being one of the most commonly used methods of assessing the performance of pumps and other rotating or moving equipment.
Regular monitoring of equipment enables the most time and cost-efficient decisions to be taken regarding both production schedules and maintenance activity. Additionally, planning budgets and cost justification can be supported with factual data, allowing resources to be concentrated accordingly.
As a leading supplier of vibration sensors and technology to the water industry, with numerous installations on above and below ground pumps and pumping stations, Monitran has helped many water companies to ensure optimum performance and longevity of their pumping systems, through effective vibration monitoring.
Vibration analysis is the most informative, simple and cost effective of the predictive maintenance technologies. In particular, it can show the condition of all moving parts associated with the core rotating assembly of an individual pump or pumping station, helping to identify problem conditions before they become serious and enabling both management and plant engineers to adopt a proactive approach to predictive maintenance procedures.
Monitran manufacture a range of accelerometers for water and waste applications, including the MTN/1150 W submersible, which is designed for use at high pressures, at depths of up to 100 m. It has a measurement range of 50 g and a frequency response of up to 8 kHz. In addition, it can be supplied with either 4-20 mA or AC outputs, to best suit the monitoring requirements of the application. Monitran products are marketed and supported in southern Africa by Temperature Controls.
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