Acoustic monitoring application
Pumps and Compressors
Compare normal and unusual sound patterns from pumps, compressors and hydraulic equipment.
Acoustic results should be reviewed with vibration, pressure, process and lubricant data. An alert alone does not confirm the cause.
Equipment
Equipment that may be considered.
- Process pumps
- Boiler-feed pumps
- Compressors
- Hydraulic equipment
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
Record speed, load and process conditions with each observation.
- 02
Choose the equipment problems that matter most to maintenance.
- 03
Agree what information is needed before maintenance action is taken.
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.
Pumps and Compressors 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.