Technical articles published in magazines like CompressorTech2, Hydrocarbon Processing, PTQ, Gas Compression
The past 20 years have seen continuous progress in the technological means available for monitoring the condition of Rotating Equipment.
Modern standards require frame sensors and more for compressor vibration monitoring This paper reviews and discusses the machinery protection philosophy [...]
In 2020 PROGNOST Systems Inc. relocated inside of the greater Houston Area. The NASA Bypass Business Park is the new home of our US subsidiary. In a magazine an interesting article was published. Read more
Reciprocating compressors are often used to handle very dirty and corrosive gases that have a negative impact on component lifetime [...]
Insight into the basic techniques and special challenges associated with the application of automatic diagnosis to reciprocating compressors
Residual abrasive contaminants in new process units can cause rapid wear out of rider bands in reciprocating compressors. Those abnormal wear conditions can be detected at an early stage by continuously monitoring the proximity measures. As a result, costly damages to the compressors can be avoided.
Unraveling the terminology and meaning of safety integrity level and functional safety in rotating equipment
Condition monitoring can substantially reduce the cost of consequence by avoiding catastrophic failures and reducing the frequency of incidents by providing realtime and continuous diagnoses of bad actors and all relevant components.
Robert Eisenmann Jr., BP Refining Technology and Engineering, USA and Oliver Franz, PROGNOST, Germany, outline important considerations when using crosshead acceleration and frame velocity to monitor and protect a reciprocating compressor
Segmented vibration analysis triggers timely shutdown: In the 200 ms it takes for one revolution of a crankshaft, everything can change. In that brief span of time, the structural integrity of a single concealed bolt can reach the breaking point
