Condition Monitoring and the Marine Industry

As always, time and technology moves on, with the options for monitoring and evaluating critical machines growing.

ERIKS' experience

Using years of expertise with electromechanical repairs, coupled with a knowledge of failure modes, ERIKS has the capabilities and know-how to build a condition monitoring programme to suit the specific requirements of a vessel.

From oil analysis, acoustic monitoring of slow rotating equipment (i.e. slewing ring bearings on cranes), infra-red thermography on electrical switchgear, control circuits and ensuring compliance with SOLAS regulations, right through to using the latest high-end vibration analysers across rotating and reciprocating machinery, we have the abilities to cover it all.

Available services

By using a combination of the latest methods and technologies, a condition monitoring programme can be compiled to guarantee that the correct parameters and processes are being monitored on individual items.

Oil analysis

Any machine that uses oil as a lubricant, insulator or power medium can have its condition monitored by taking periodic samples of that oil. Online monitoring has become a commonplace for lubricating oils used in thruster gearboxes, diesel engines and bearings tested for moisture, viscosity change and contamination, for example.

Thermographic surveys highlight potential problems quickly without the need for isolation of equipment, and can extend equipment lifecycle and availability through the early detection of failing components.

Acoustic emissions are most effective on slow rotating equipment, for example slewing ring bearings, winches and hoists. It gives an indication of current condition and can highlight singular events such as cracking.

Vibration analysis highlights the frequencies and amplitude of vibration, which in turn allows ERIKS’ trained engineers to pinpoint problem areas within gearboxes, thruster gearboxes, propeller shaft and pumps.

Online monitoring

As technology develops, so has the capability to remotely monitor critical equipment. ERIKS has the expertise and knowledge to ensure that an online system is designed, built and commissioned around the individual items required – but using all the parameters is the only way to ascertain if any fault condition exists.

If you have any enquiries or wish to find out more information about ERIKS capabilities, contact us or call us on 0121 508 6000.