Acoustic monitoring application
Rotating Equipment
Use equipment sound as an additional way to monitor shafts, bearings, gearboxes, generators, fans, pumps and compressors.
Acoustic data is reviewed alongside vibration, lubricant, temperature and inspection data. Engineering review is still required.
Equipment
Equipment that may be considered.
- Shafts and bearings
- Gearboxes and generators
- Fans, pumps and compressors
Planning a pilot
Questions to answer before installation.
A focused plan makes it easier to select sensors, collect a useful baseline and review the results.
- 01
Choose the speeds, loads and operating conditions to include in the baseline.
- 02
Select sensor locations that can be compared with existing condition data.
- 03
Agree how the team will review and investigate a change.
Related projects
See how acoustic monitoring has been used with similar equipment.
Case study
Huaneng Shandong Laiwu power plant
Acoustic monitoring was used with selected rotating equipment at a thermal power plant.
Case study
Three Gorges 700 MW hydropower units
Distributed fibre and contact sensors were used to compare normal and unusual sound patterns.
Case study
Luojiaohe 10 MW hydropower station
Acoustic monitoring was designed for several types of equipment at the hydropower station.
Rotating Equipment pilot
Plan a pilot around your equipment, operating conditions and maintenance question.
Share the product or equipment, the target market and the people you want to reach. We will reply with any questions and possible next steps.