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Marcus Caudill, Industry Expert in Plant Performance Optimization and Engineering, joins Scientech.

2012 Idaho Falls Training

PEPSE

February 13-16, 2012 (32 PDHs)
September 17-20, 2012 (32 PDHs)

PMAX

August 13-16, 2012

2012 Symposium

Presentations and Papers can be downloaded here.

Scientech papers presented at the 2010 EPRI Plant Performance Enhancement Program (P2EP) are now available.

Evaluating Generation Considering All Plant Losses and Efficiencies

 

As reported in an independent study of PEPSE users, many customers by using the computational tool, have achieved the following cost-savings:

  • $3,500,000 saved on a planned boiler modification upgrade
  • $12,000,000 saved on a turbine replacement
  • Average operating cost savings of $250,000 per year.




































StressWave Sytstems

Scientech StressWave Systems’ (formerly SWANtech) innovative Stress Wave Analysis (SWAN™) technology provides superior results over other technologies used in condition monitoring applications, such as vibration analysis, oil and lubrication analysis and infrared thermography. Unlike these more traditional technologies that can only identify when irreversible damage has already started, SWAN technology also identifies when “conditions are right” for damage to occur enabling Pro-Active corrective to be taken to prevent physical damage. Stress wave energy technology provides the earliest indication of problems and can be used successfully on machinery ranging from very low to very high speeds.

The SWANsensor™ is a highly sensitive device, specifically designed to detect friction/shock induced stress waves occurring at ultrasonic frequencies within industrial machinery and process devices. SWANsensors utilize a proprietary piezoelectric sensing element and contain integrated signal condition electronics with the sensor body. The small size and available external mounting options that include stud, bolt-on, and epoxy, enable attachment to almost any type of machine surface in any type of operating environment.

SWANguard+™ is the intelligent condition monitoring module that is the basis for all measurements and data acquisition. The SWANguard+ continuously monitors the connected stress wave sensors and calculates the corresponding stress wave energy and peak amplitude values. Using Scientech's patented Stress Wave Analysis (SWAN™) technology, the SWANguard+ provides superior accuracy in detecting faults, providing a degree of resolution into machine dynamics previously unattainable using traditional diagnostic methods.

SWANsensors are connected to a SWANguard+ data acquisition unit that can support up to 16 sensors. It is designed to be seamlessly integrated into existing plant management and control systems or to be used in stand-alone applications. The SWANguard+ supports an industry standard MODBUS/TCP communications over Ethernet and is also available in various wireless configurations. Data is extracted from the SWANguard+ for viewing via a variety of standard communication links. Wireless spread spectrum radio, WiFi, fiber optic, Ethernet and cellular communications are also supported for applications where conventional wiring is costly or impractical.

SWANview™ software provides comprehensive analysis tools for easy diagnostic and assessment purposes. FFT, Histogram and Operating History are part of the tool set. Operational and environmental parameters can be trended and correlated with Stress Wave values for asset and operational optimization. The SWANview software can be deployed at both the local (site) level as well as the enterprise (fleet) level.

Listed below are a number of case studies describing usage for a variety of different industry applications which are available for download:

For additional information on StressWave Systems contact Steve Scheeren, scheeren@curtisswright.com; phone (954) 253-8588