using a slave motor to turn
the generator and connecting
the output to a load bank. In
this way, generators that have
undergone major repairs can be
tested to ensure that they are fit
for purpose before they are re-
installed and recommissioned.
Improved customer experience
As part of this upgrade project,
the test area is equipped with the
latest monitoring controls and
safety equipment that provide
the test engineers with remote
visualizations of the sensor
readings while protecting them
from large pieces of rotating
equipment. A customer viewing
area is also available, from
where owners of equipment
can watch and interact with the
test engineers to ensure that the
entire process is transparent and
straightforward.
Marc Stuart, Assistant General
Manager, at Sulzer’s Falkirk
Service Center comments: “In
the past, only equipment that
had undergone a major repair
would have received a full-load
performance test. Now, more and
more customers are requesting
full-load testing following
an overhaul, giving them
complete peace of mind that the
equipment is fit for purpose.
“Our customers are now able
to see their motor operating
at full load and can review a
complete set of test results,
including vibration analysis,
partial discharge, motor current
signal analysis (MCSA) and other
condition monitoring data.
This is providing our customers
with confidence, not only in the
performance of the motor but
in the service solutions they
are receiving. A full test report
can then be issued, providing
a baseline set of data that they
can use once their equipment
is installed and running in its
application.”
As part of the launch of the new
testing facilities, Sulzer is holding
an invitation only open day at the
Falkirk Service Center on January
25th and 26th. Those interested
in attending the event and seeing
the comprehensive maintenance
facilities should contact
[email protected] by
email for further information.
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