October 8, 2016
Part 1 – On-Site Findings Part 2 – In-Shop Findings Part 3 – Repairs Taken & Results On March 09, 2015, HECO was called in to help evaluate vibration and noise concerns with a coal-fired power generation plant’s Boiler Feed Pump Motor. (9000HP, 1800RPM, 13,200v, Siemens Allis). Initial information from the plant vibration team indicated …
May 2, 2016
What’s up with motors? Motors are reliable as can be when managed and maintained properly. To a point. Then they still fail. It’s up to you to then make decisions quickly and get production running again Here’s the rub. You need to realize that the decisions made during these times can significantly impact future reliability …
March 21, 2016
“So, how long will it take?” That’s often the first question when someone sends an electric motor out for repair. Fair enough. Is it a matter of days or are we talking weeks? How long should it be expected to be out of commission? But here’s the deal. Before your repair shop answers that question, …
January 25, 2016
That seems like a simple question, doesn’t it? If I have a motor that fails, how much will it cost to have it fixed? What could be simpler? Well, while the question is simple, the answer…not so much. Before any electric motor repair shop can give you an accurate estimate, they should have some questions …
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