A typical Hydro-Québec substation showing only one of the installed grid transformers. Hydro-Québec has more than 2,000 grid and GSU transformers with an average age of more than 30 years in operation ...

Optimizing automated equipment condition monitoring calls for a different wireless network protocol than that used with process instruments. Manufacturers of all sorts have long sought a balance ...

When fully utilized, condition monitoring can transform how power plants operate and maintain their assets. It can lead to increased efficiency, reduced maintenance costs, improved safety, and better ...

The pressure on mining operators to improve asset reliability, reduce unplanned downtime, and maintain rigorous safety standards is constant. The efficiency and productivity of sites also depend on ...

A web-based condition monitoring solution can help power plant operators quickly identify emissions gas analyzer problems, enabling timely corrections. The technology can also allow experts to monitor ...

This article explains how recent advancements in MEMS technology have pushed accelerometer sensors to the forefront, rivalling piezoelectric sensors in condition-based monitoring applications. We will ...

Industrial plants tend to rely on oil to keep things running. Whether utilized as a fuel or lubricant, oil is the substance generally responsible for keeping industrial processes functioning in an ...