ALS MOVUS Case Study - Scrubber Fan
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A scrubber fan at a steel tube mill was experiencing increased vibration due to a blockage in the ductwork. FitMachine, an online condition monitoring system, first detected anomalies in the fan's condition and the deterioration continued over several days. When operators inspected they found significant dirt buildup on the fan and in the ductwork. Cleaning the accessible areas allowed the machine to continue running and avoid an unplanned shutdown while a full ductwork clean was scheduled. FitMachine provided cost-effective condition monitoring to support routine vibration surveys and identify the developing issue.
ALS MOVUS Case Study - Scrubber Fan
- 1. 1 Right Solutions • Right Partner Right Solutions • Right Partner www.alsglobal.com ALS – FitMachine Case Study: Scrubber Fan Blockage Steel Tube Mill, April 2019
- 2. 2 Right Solutions • Right Partner Application Scrubber Fan Application • FitMachine implemented on scrubber fan provide continuous condition monitoring in-between routine vibration surveys. • Fan is crucial to keeping plant operating
- 3. 3 Right Solutions • Right Partner Finding Scrubber Fan – Ductwork Blockage • FitMachine alerted to a change in condition. • The AI condition trend continued to deteriorate over the next few days. • Operators were sent to investigate. • Conventional VA confirmed increased vibration related to fan running speed FitMachine first detected anomaly Deteriorating Condition
- 4. 4 Right Solutions • Right Partner Result • Operators inspected the fan and found significant dirt build-up on the fan and within the ductwork. • Accessible areas were cleaned immediately to keep the machine running. • The customer was able to avoid costly prolonged downtime and schedule full ductwork clean for a planned shutdown. • MOVUS FitMachine provides cost effective online condition monitoring of rotating equipment that supports handheld vibration data collection and analysis.
- 5. 5 Right Solutions • Right Partner Contact Braham Breytenbach Reliability Systems Lead T +61 7 3816 5500 D +61 7 3816 5529 F +61 7 3282 0118 M +61 438 743 673 braham.breytenbach@alsglobal.com 7 Brisbane Road Riverview, QLD 4303 Right Solutions • Right Partner www.alsglobal.com Peter Caldwell Senior Engineer, Industrial Western Region T +61 8 9232 0300 D +61 8 9232 0343 F +61 8 9232 0396 M +61 0 437 862 138 peter.caldwell@alsglobal.com 109 Bannister Road Canning Vale WA 6155 Right Solutions • Right Partner www.alsglobal.com