Old centrifugal compressor

Instrumentation upgrade
Shaft vibration and thrust position now monitored
Country:
Italy
Application:
Industrial Gas Production
Compressor type:
Centrifugal Compressor manufactured in 1961
Service
ASU Main Air Compressor
Power:
5000 kW
Pressure:
6 bar
Old centrifugal compressor
Problem

OEM no longer available. User wanted to extend the operating life of this old unit by upgrading machine monitoring

Solution
  • Design and implementation of mechanical modifications to house new sensors
  • Supply and installation of a new vibration monitoring cabinet, linked to the plant DCS