Leveraging real time machinery health data helps operators better predict problems, react earlier and protect against critical failures.
Otherwise this could lead to endangering personnel, extensive damage to equipment, and/or costly downtime.
The wrong decision can affect equipment performance for years to come, increasing downtime and reducing productivity.
These regulations and will apply to all new 75kW (100hp) and above engines and all existing 250kW (335hp) and above engines. There is an 11 year time frame for compliance, mandating 50% of the engine fleet meet NOx targets within 6 years, and 100% of the fleet meeting NOx targets in 11 years. Owner/operators of these engines will have two approaches available to meet compliance, a per unit approach, and an average approach. We have the expertise, along with recommended third party qualified consultants, to assist with the detailed analysis and implementation planning. An early understanding of these details will ensure compliance by the required dates. Knowing if you have 20 or 200 engines to retrofit in the allotted time will be key to meeting your company’s and regulatory expectations.
This is because the ignition systems are general purpose devices used in Class 1 Zone 2 areas. Traditionally, catalytic bead gas detection has been used for the detection of combustible methane and other hydrocarbon gases. This type of detector has drawbacks such as the requirement for oxygen to be present for operation, a need for periodic calibration, and need for periodic sensor replacement.
This is especially true as you integrate complex technologies that require specialized skillsets to support.
