Purchasing a CAT generator
and operating it is only the beginning of a full service cycle with RLN Energy
Services. A service and training contract is absolutely crucial to the success
and long service life of your generator sets. Our goal at RLN Energy Services
is to provide you with a generator set, the training and the service to support
a successful installation and long service life.
Testing
Services
Vibration, thermal and
ultrasonic testing services serve to protect your investment in a CAT generator
set. RLN Energy Services offers all of these important tests.
The purpose of vibration
testing is to determine if there are any issues with your rotating equipment.
Depending on the readings we receive, we can tell what type of damage has
occurred. Often, we can use the readings to isolate the damage down to a
specific bearing.
Thermal imaging is another
tool that we use to troubleshoot generator sets. We can find things such as
loose, corroded and over-tightened connections by noting an abnormally high
temperature. This temperature is due to increased resistance in the wire.
Temperature differences can also be used to identify three-phase imbalances,
failed components and more.
Ultrasonic testing is
analyzing sounds on the higher end of the spectrum to identify problems with
rotating equipment. It is possible to detect air/vacuum leakage and bearing
failure among other issues.
Training
Services
The most important part of
a field service and maintenance contract is the training of your own
maintenance staff to correctly diagnose and repair your generator set. We
advise investing in a power
generation training service. The ideal training program starts with classes
taught on site by one of our instructors that cumulate in a field exercise on
your equipment.
Additionally, training is
the best way to add value to your employees and in turn, your company. Outside
of the obvious cost savings, a well-trained technician is less prone to injury
due to safely performing maintenance and start-up procedures.
Give RLN Energy a call
today to see how we can help you keep your power generation equipment
running!
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