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Optimizing Ef? ciency Requires

Measurement of True Output

Bins? eld Engineering’s TorqueTrak telemetry instruments measure torque, RPM’s and power data.

Binsfeld Engineering specializes in transmitting sensor sig- and Power on rotating shafts allows users to optimize fuel nals from rotating machinery and has been designing wire- ef? ciency by ? rst verifying the true power output of the less, noncontact data transmission systems since 1974. Today, engine(s) and then comparing the fuel input to Engine its TorqueTrak telemetry instruments are commonly used to Power Output, as well as to Vessel Speed. Continuously measure true mechanical Torque & Power on rotating propel- monitoring the material load on conveyor equipment, as ler shafts in all types of ships and marine craft. Specialized indicated by the Torque on the drive shaft allows the user data acquisition hardware and software from business partner, to speed up or slow down the process accordingly; even

OpDAQ Systems, allows the logging, display and analysis of stop the process altogether in the case of a material jam, the torque, RPM and power (Hp or kW) measurement data. before any damage can occur to the equipment. For ex-

Bins? eld counts as many as 15 major engine OEM’s – rep- ample, using the TorqueTrak Revolution output signal to resenting virtually the entire spectrum of marine propulsion sound an alarm and/or shut down the equipment when – as well as the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard and myriad ship- the load exceeds the safe limit can save money, headaches yards as customers. The reasons why are now obvious enough. and unnecessary repair bills. The TorqueTrak monitoring solution also provides diagnostics that de? nes just how

W I ? much mechanical Power (Hp or kW) is truly needed to ac-

HY DO NEED TO MEASURE TORQUE AND POWER

In today’s world of increased emissions regulations and complish a task. And, in terms of Preventive Maintenance, high-priced bunkers, marine operators need to leverage TorqueTrak diagnoses and eliminates torsional vibration every advantage possible in order to maximize the bot- conditions that, if left unchecked, will result in premature tom line. For starters, measuring true mechanical Torque fatigue and/or failure of the equipment.

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