Case Histories
04 Jan 2012The signs of failure
The right monitoring equipment, trained personnel and software package are needed to sense and identify the signs of failure long before equipment fails “unexpectedly.”
26 Aug 2011Stress-Wave Investigation Reveals Damaged Gear in Tunnelling Machine
Reliable Road Tunnelling machines are fundamental to the efficient operation of the mining industry and a key element within these machines is the cutting boom. After an overhaul, a small knock, was identified and PCMS were asked to investigate and certify the gearbox was fit to be returned to operational service.
26 Aug 2011Impact Noise Investigation On Offshore Vessels
PCMS were asked to investigate the location and cause of impact noise from the gearbox area on the port-side Azipull Pod on an oil-industry support ship.
25 Aug 2011Thermal Analysis Highlights High Electrical Load In Railway Rolling Stock
PCMS undertook a full thermographic survey of the electrical equipment within the carriages of a fleet of underground rolling stock, using a Flir T250 thermal camera
19 May 2011Early Detection of Ship's Gearbox Problems Using Advanced Stresswave Techniques
Using the PCMS remote interrogation and analysis service, PCMS engineers are able to monitor the equipment performance whenever the ships are at sea.
19 May 2011EMU Pneumatic systems life extension assessment
During 2008/9, PCMS worked in conjunction with the Train Owners and Operators of a 16 car fleet of 30 year old EMUs, on a project to assess the implications of extending the in-service life of this rolling stock.
19 May 2011Rail Condition Based Monitoring on the Right Track
Managing the safe, reliable and cost-effective operation of their 100+ locomotive fleet is a fundamental priority for a busy commuter rail operator in North America. Using stress wave and vibration monitoring PCMS have identified significant savings by identifying faults before they cause failure.