Sensors

ModAE offers a comprehensive range of industrial sensors for real-time condition monitoring and protection of critical rotating equipment in energy systems.

Overview

ModAE offers a comprehensive range of industrial sensors for real-time condition monitoring and protection of critical rotating equipment in energy systems. These sensors are crucial for early detection of mechanical issues, enabling condition-based and predictive maintenance. From detecting vibrations, temperature, Speed, Positions (axial shifts, thermal expansions and differential Expansions etc) our sensors are most reliable and ensure maximum uptime and performance of critical assets by avoiding false detection on one side and sensing abnormal parameters thus reducing operational risks.

Key Features

  • Proximity Sensors: Measure rotor shaft position and vibration, ideal for rotating machinery.
  • Velocity Sensors & Accelerometers: Used for measuring acceleration, velocity, and seismic activity, with applications ranging in all kinds of turbomachinery in order to meet machinery protection needs. These sensors are designed for harsh environment as well, so as to meet the requirement for specific machinery 
  • Wireless Vibration Sensors: Provide condition monitoring for hard-to-reach locations, with long battery life and remote data access. This improves data quality as well as productivity of condition monitoring team
  • Hydro & Nuclear Application Sensors: Captures multiple variables, providing insights into vibration issues in hydroelectric generators, turbines and specially designed for nuclear application.
  • Transmitters: Suitable range of vibration, thrust and position measurement transmitters are offered to meet any specific requirement.

Applications

These sensors are widely used in power plants (thermal, nuclear, hydro, and gas), oil & gas facilities, and petrochemical industries. They are essential for measuring the parameters such as vibration, temperature, positions, speed etc. to assess the condition of rotating equipment such as turbines, pumps, compressors and other critical machinery.

Benefits

  • This is the key element for protection of the machinery from any significant damage or equipment failure
  • Enables proactive maintenance by providing real-time data and early warning signals
  • Reduces unplanned downtime and avoids soaring maintenance costs by detecting anomalies early.
  • Supports efficient plant operations by optimizing asset health and extending the life of machinery.

Related Services

  • Project Engineering and Management:  Complete solution right from writing specification, carrying out detailed design and engineering and project management services
  • Installation and Commissioning: Professional installation, calibration and integration with machinery protection and monitoring systems.
  • Life Cycle Support: Providing calibration check, on-condition replacement during major overhauls of the equipment by our highly skilled engineers, ensuring high reliability and upkeep of the sensors and protection systems. Suggesting necessary  upgrades for sensor systems as and where applicable.
  • Remote Monitoring: Using Cloud-based machinery management platforms using  continuous data collected by sensors and doing analysis.
  • Machinery Diagnostics: Providing sensor data-driven diagnostics for troubleshooting of rotating equipment and suggesting accurate analysis with corrective actions which helps in  minimizing the down time of the machines and avoids huge cost impacts due to re-work as well as impact on production is minimized
Frequently Asked Questions

ModAE offers a wide range of sensors including proximity sensors, velocity sensors, accelerometers, and wireless sensors. These sensors help monitor critical parameters such as vibration, temperature, and position, ensuring machinery health and enabling early detection of potential issues.

ModAE’s sensors provide real-time data and early warnings for potential equipment failures, allowing for predictive maintenance planning. By tracking parameters like vibration and temperature, correlated with machinery process parameters, this becomes easier to detect abnormalities, reducing unplanned downtime and avoiding costly repairs.

Yes, ModAE’s sensors are specifically designed for harsh industrial environments. They feature high noise immunity, resistance to humidity, and the ability to operate effectively in chemically aggressive conditions, making them ideal for use in power plants, oil & gas facilities, and petrochemical industries.

Wireless sensors offer the flexibility to monitor hard-to-reach or hazardous areas without complex wiring. They transmit data remotely, enabling real-time condition monitoring and diagnostics from any location. This enhances safety and simplifies monitoring in geographically dispersed facilities.

ModAE offers a comprehensive lifecycle support service, including calibration, on-condition replacement, and upgrades during major overhauls. This ensures the continued reliability of the sensor systems and extends the operational life of the machinery they monitor.