Processing, May 2018

FIND YOUR SOLUTION Compare hundreds of products and services from the top manufacturers in the process industries with the Process Flow Network Suppliers Resource 30 Processing MAY 2018 Three levels of Factory Acceptance Testing FAT Routine tests Performed on all high voltage motors Type tests Done in addition to routine tests normally performed on one motor in a series that has not been previously manufactured Can also be undertaken at the customers request Special tests May be conducted to verify performance in special conditions e g to verify compliance with customer speci cations regarding noise or vibration Could also be done with regard to hazardous area or marine classi cation society requirements Table 2 ABB Factory Acceptance Testing FAT speed drive VSD and transformer The insulation system is tested at full voltage levels Unless otherwise speci ed testing is performed according to the IEC 60034 standard Testing according to classi cation society requirements can also be done Maintenance services Periodic maintenance helps to ensure that motors continue to operate reliably In particular the correct lubrication regime is essential for a long bearing lifetime Closer analysis of the reasons for bearing failure usually points to lubrication issues with typical problems including the use of the wrong type of grease or failure to regrease at the necessary intervals In fact proper bearing lubrication is often necessary even while motors are kept in storage before installation Antifriction bearings have to be welllubricated throughout the storage period and regular checks are recommended to con rm everything is in order By contrast motors with sleeve bearings are generally delivered without oil During storage the bearing surfaces should be covered with a corrosion protection product as specified by the manufacturer and treatment should be periodically repeated Other actions may be necessary in the case of extended storage Manufacturers should supply detailed instructions with their motors to ensure that customers understand how to lubricate the bearings High voltage motors represent a signi cant investment and OEM life cycle services will keep them running reliably and extend their lifetime Experience and collective industry knowledge combined with regular testing clear rules and strict standards enable continual improvement By following these actions and principles it is possible to get it right to identify the kind of high voltage motor that will perform most reliably in the application it is destined for Eerik Kinnunen is research and development manager at ABB Motors and Generators ABB is a pioneering technology leader in electri cation products robotics and motion industrial automation and power grids serving customers in utilities industry and transport and infrastructure globally Continuing a history of innovation spanning more than 130 years ABB today is writing the future of industrial digitalization with two clear value propositions bringing electricity from any power plant to any plug and automating industries from natural resources to nished products ABB www abb com MORE ONLINE Finally Itself For Visit processingmagazine com for more on motors and drives Pump Pays A That Manufacturers of Hygienic products leave expensive ingredients and thousands of dollars in their piping every day By switching to Mouvex SLS Series pumps you can recover up to 80 of your ingredients and instantly improve profitability We would love to show you how the Mouvex SLS Series Eccentric Disc Pumps can pay for itself AND recover lost profits Compression e ect clears lines Gentle handling consistent ow Leak free seal less design Dry priming and strong negative suction lift Recover Your Lost Pro ts here psgdover com en product recovery Mouvex 22069 Van Buren Street Grand Terrace CA USA T 1 909 422 1700 contact mouvex@ psgdover com Mouvex Head O ce ZI la Plaine des Isles 2 rue des Caillottes F 89000 Auxerre France T 33 0 3 86 49 86 30 contact mouvex@ psgdover com mouvex com Where Innovation Flows 18 MOUV 0776 Processing MARCH 2018 indd 1 3 6 18 9 02 AM Browse by manufacturer or product category to find the ideal solution for your application suppliersresource processflownetwork com