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Vibration Analysis System Replacement

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ClientGlobal projectsYearJanuary, 2023AuthorNick JonesShare
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Vibration Analysis System Replacement for SO₂ Blower System

Impianto chimico per la produzione di acido solforico con sistema soffiante

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.

Emissione di vapori in area industriale con scarico chimico

Results Achieved:

  1. Improved operational reliability of the blower system

  2. Enhanced preventive protection from abnormal vibration phenomena

  3. Technological upgrade aligned with industrial safety standards

  4. Reduced risk of unexpected failures, lowering extraordinary maintenance costs

  5. User-friendly, precise interfacing via a modern, high-performance system

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