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VC Fingerprint

(Machine diagnosis by means of vibration analysis)

VC- Balancing

(Reduction of mechanical unbalance)

A very efficient and the best known way to reduce vibrations and forces on the machine. Here we are talking about, by means of suitable balancing masses:
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• significantly improve the running smoothness of the machine
• reduce undesirable rotating forces that can unnecessarily stress bearings, bearing pedestals, the foundation, the structure of the rotor and housing, the piping, etc., and consequently lead to damage
• prevent bending of the shaft and thus reduce the risk of coming into contact with stationary parts 

VC support during revisions/rehabilitations

Revisions of turbines and generators always mean a large expenditure of time and money. To ensure that everything runs as desired in the field of machine vibrations, Vibro-Consult AG offers support during the revision, which means:
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• A basic VC measurement is carried out before the revision. This measurement serves on the one hand as a basis for the permitted vibration values after the revision and on the other hand as further support for the definition of the revision work to be carried out.
• During commissioning, Vibro-Consult is on site and monitors the machine behavior. In case of problems, immediate support is guaranteed and corrective measures can be taken in time.
• After the overhaul, a basic VC measurement is carried out again, thus proving the new vibration quality.​​​​​​​

VC Special measurement

Periodic checks of the vibration monitors

Vibration monitoring is probably the most important mechanical protection of a rotating machine. This protective device - like other protective units - must be periodically checked for proper functioning. It is generally recommended to repeat these functional checks after 3-5 years. This ensures machine protection in the event of an incident and proves the maintenance obligation.

During the functional check of vibration monitoring systems, the functionality is checked from the probe to the machine triggering. On the one hand, it is ensured that the probes detect the vibrations correctly (a shaker is used as a simulator, for the relative as well as the absolute probes) and, on the other hand, the still active measuring range is checked (check of the linear measuring range by means of a micrometer).

VC Trainings

Vibro-Consult AG conducts training courses for a better understanding of the topic "vibrations". Very popular are the 1-day trainings, which are held on site (i.e. at the power plant).
Training contents:

• General introduction: Vibrations
• Basic introduction: basic concepts of mechanical vibrations
• Possibilities of vibration monitoring
• Discussion of the existing installations
• Discussion of the setting possibilities (configuration)
• Practice on site

VC Risk analyses

At a time when the demand for energy in general and electrical energy in particular is still unbroken and will continue in the medium and long term, the energy industry is faced with the situation of, on the one hand, creating new energy-generating plants, which are, however, becoming increasingly difficult to realize, and, on the other hand, continuing to operate existing plants as long and safely as possible.

Sensitivity regarding personal safety and plant security in today's information society is very high. In addition, there is an increased personal responsibility resulting from legal requirements (e.g. OR 663b).