Electricity and Control February 2023

PLANT MAINTENANCE, TEST + MEASUREMENT

tion certification information electronically. This is critical, as the exchange of data and the data itself form the basis of highly automated industrial processes. The system en sures measurement traceability from all calibrations per formed and enables sharing of information in a paperless way. This facilitates the integration of measurements that can be performed using critical test equipment in an in tegrated factory, enhancing maintenance efficiency and plant efficiency. “The tests the world has faced over the past 24 to 36 months are resulting in a growing awareness among top management that fundamental changes in maintenance best practice need to occur in order to protect the bottom line,” Feenstra says. “This is music to the ears of progressive industrial man agers who have been advocating for investments to im prove efficiencies and the reliability of systems. Now is the time for companies to adopt innovative technologies, tools, and processes to ensure they maintain a competitive edge and thrive in this new environment.” □

Fluke’s ii900 Industrial Acoustic Imager captures still and video images of compressed air leaks at a facility. solutions, the increase in digital measurement solutions paves the way for verification technologies that can help to reduce the maintenance burden on personnel, without compromising on accuracy or reliability. Digital SI (International System of Units), an initiative introduced as part of the industry 4.0 revolution, relates to the creation of a globalised system to transmit calibra

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Motor test systems and equipment

Phenix Technologies, a Doble Company, is a global mar ket leader in motor test system design and manufactur ing and maintains the engineering expertise and produc tion capabilities to enable solutions for standard designs as well as engineered systems for custom applications. It continues to introduce innovations and new technologies to meet the demands of an everchanging industry. Phenix Technologies works with clients to provide complete test system design and installation, from con cept to commissioning, to meet their motor testing needs. The company offers testing on all types of: - Ac and dc motors

- Traction motors - Synchronous motors - Induction motors

- Shunt-, compound-, and series-wound motors. Phenix Technologies options for high power (300 to

2 500 kVA) motor testing include: - Ac, dc, or ac/dc test systems - Medium or low voltage input options - Output power up to 10 000 kVA

- Configurations that allow testing of a 10 000 horse power motor at full load and 50 000 horsepower at no load - Manual operation, advanced control systems, fully automated testing, custom software solutions, da tabase and report generation - Precision voltage regulation with the Phenix col umn type variable transformer - ‘R2’ design allows full voltage regulation without interruption, which means the motor does not slow down for tap changes - Accurate voltage, current, power, Watts (including kiloWatt-hours), vibration, temperature, and speed measurement - Commissioning and training to provide in-house operators with the information and resources they need for efficient and safe use of test equipment.

Phenix Technologies provides motor test system design, installation and commissioning for a wide range of motors, including high power motors.

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