parkerVM600 systems: Integrated machinery protection, condition and performance monitoring

two phases, with the GT operating first in simple cycle

to support the high energy demand during the dry

season in 2008. In the second phase, further

equipment will be added for a full combined cycle

operation. Once fully operational, the 460MW CCPP

will be capable of supplying 2.5 billion KWh annually

to the national grid.

With more than one hundred GT13E2s in operation

and millions of fired hours to its credit, Alstom’s

180MW gas turbine has already built an impressive

track record of reliability and performance. The

VM600 monitoring system and high sensitivity

piezoelectric accelerometers supplied by Vibro-Meter

alerts the operator in case of abnormal bearing

vibrations, allowing early maintenance planning.

A challenge with heavy duty GTs is to combine the

highest possible efficiency with extremely low NOx

emissions. Vibro-Meter’s dynamic pressure sensors

allow Alstom to control combustion parameters such

as fuel injection.This leads to very low emissions,

reduced fuel consumption and long intervals between

major inspections.

Vibro-Meter is proud to contribute to Alstom’s

success in providing customers using their GT13E2

with high efficiency, operational flexibility and longer

inspection intervals, leading to lower maintenance cost

Since its foundation in 1952, Vibro-Meter in Fribourg

(Switzerland) has been supplying reliable, high

quality instrumentation for aviation and industrial

customers worldwide. Vibro-Meter has been part of

the Meggitt group since 1998. With its headquarters

in the United Kingdom, Meggitt PLC is an

international group of companies specialising in

aerospace equipment, high performance sensing

systems and defence.

Vibro-Meter

’s quality policy is fundamental to its

success. The excellent reputation of our company is

built on our dedication to fulfil our customers

’

needs, our continuous investment in technical

innovation and the skills and experience of our staff.

We develop and supply engine monitoring units for

new airliners produced by all leading aircraft

manufacturers. For more than 30 years, our

aerospace division has been the leading supplier of

vibration and pressure monitoring systems for

aircraft engines.

The power generation industry widely uses the

complete monitoring solutions for turbomachinery

offered by our industrial and marine division. Our

integrated systems are adopted by major

manufacturers of gas turbines, steam turbines and

water turbines.

Our international network of subsidiaries and

distributors delivers outstanding support worldwide,

for both our aerospace and power industry

customers.