Nuclear

Vibration sensors for machine health monitoring in nuclear power plants

In nuclear power plants, proactively identifying early warning signs and equipment abnormalities is critical. Wilcoxon sensors are used by nuclear facility maintenance experts to detect faults early and avoid unexpected equipment failure. Maintenance and reliability engineers depend on vibration monitoring sensors to identify mechanical problems, cost-effectively schedule repairs, reduce maintenance costs, analyze/sustain machine life, and operate at peak performance.

Typical nuclear power plant applications using vibration monitoring solutions include

• Compressors, cooling tower gearboxes
• Fans, generators, motors, pumps, turbines

Researching vibration monitoring solutions for nuclear power plant applications? Read applications note below

Read nuclear power plant applications note here

Wilcoxon vibration monitoring sensors include built-in safeguards for reliable monitoring
and consistent, long-term performance in nuclear plant environments

With an MTBF greater than 25 years, our vibration monitoring sensors include the following features to effectively monitor the vibration of rotating machinery at nuclear facilities:

• Radiation resistant - can be exposed to 1x10^7 RADs without degrading original performance
• IP68 rated
• Miswiring protection
• ESD protection to ensure survivability
• CE certification
• Tested for hermetic sealing

Our sensors are also:

• Easy to install and maintain
• Conveniently sized for walkaround programs
• Available in permanent mount applications

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