Vibration Analysis System Replacement for SO₂ Blower System

Issue Identified:
In a chemical plant producing sulfuric acid, the client faced issues related to the obsolescence of the vibration and speed monitoring system on a blower unit used in the SO₂ compression process.
The main criticalities included:
Low reliability of the existing system
Ineffective protection against hazardous vibration events
Urgent need for instrumentation upgrade to ensure operational continuity and safety
Solution:
Opus Automazione delivered a turnkey solution for revamping the vibration monitoring system, including:
Design of a customized monitoring system
Supply and configuration of:
High-performance control panel
Vibration probes selected based on machine type (accelerometers, velocity sensors, non-contact sensors)
On-site installation support
Commissioning assistance
Vibration measurements and technical analysis after plant restart
All instrumentation was selected from industry-leading brands, ensuring quality and compatibility with the client’s operational and structural requirements.

Results Achieved:
Improved operational reliability of the blower system
Enhanced preventive protection from abnormal vibration phenomena
Technological upgrade aligned with industrial safety standards
Reduced risk of unexpected failures, lowering extraordinary maintenance costs
User-friendly, precise interfacing via a modern, high-performance system
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