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Artesis Targets Generators With New PCM
Cambridge - 2 February 2009 - Artesis, a leading supplier of intelligent predictive maintenance solutions, is showcasing its new and unique Plant Condition Monitor (PCM) solution at Maintec 2009. Building on the proven success of the Artesis Motor Condition Monitoring (MCM) system for electric motors, PCM has been specifically developed to work with generators and is ideal for a wide range of applications including turbo alternators, diesel generators, and wind turbines.
By accurately monitoring the condition of generators and their prime movers, effectively using the generator itself as a sophisticated transducer, PCM is simpler to use and more cost effective than other conventional systems. It uses advanced NASA-developed technology to provide automated set-up and fault diagnosis with minimal user intervention, making it perfect for equipment in inaccessible or hazardous environments.
'From our experience, it was clear that the industry required a reliable and cost effective condition monitor solution specifically designed for applications with generators,' said Andy Bates, director at Artesis. 'Our MCM solution has been very well received in a number of sectors such as the water, oil and gas, transportation and manufacturing industries, and has made a big impact in the condition monitoring market that we are now offering the PCM as a total predictive maintenance system for plants with generators. We have already had a great response from customers using the PCM system from small auxiliary diesel generators right up to 95 megawatt turbo alternators.'
PCM provides an unparalleled monitoring and assessment solution for machinery by continuously taking measurements and comparing them with its reference condition, in order to assess the severity and type of any developing fault. When PCM detects a fault, it presents the results of its sophisticated analysis to the user in a simple traffic light display. This provides local staff with an immediate indication that a problem is developing. Detailed diagnostic information is provided by means of its standard networking facilities, and covers a vast range of mechanical and electrical problems including imbalance, misalignment, bearing damage, gearbox faults, isolation, and many others.
About Artesis
Artesis is a leading supplier of intelligent predictive maintenance solutions and has been offering its reliable and efficient range of products since 1999. Its technology has helped many customers around the world increase productivity and reduce maintenance costs. The Artesis team combines extensive experience in advanced product development with the successful application of advanced technology to the requirements of operations and maintenance professionals.
Artesis manufactures a range of intelligent condition monitoring products including the Motor Condition Monitor (MCM), and Plant Condition Monitor (PCM) instruments, and the MCMSCADA software package. These products are used for plant monitoring, predictive maintenance, and process optimization across multiple industries including the chemical and petrochemical, metal processing, power generation, pulp and paper, water, utilities, cement, food and beverage, automotive, textile, and maritime sectors. Artesis has a robust intellectual property portfolio of issued and pending patents internationally.
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