Vibration Testing - Energy

Shaker testing is widely used in the energy industry to evaluate the durability, reliability, and performance of components exposed to vibration and shock. This testing method is critical for ensuring that equipment can withstand the harsh conditions of power generation, transmission, and distribution environments.

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Identifies potential failures before deployment

Ensures adherence to safety and industry standards

Reduces unexpected maintenance and downtime

Confirms operational performance in harsh environments

Helps optimise design for better durability and efficiency

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Applications in the Energy Industry

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Renewable Energy (Wind, Solar, Hydropower)
Nuclear Power
Oil & Gas (Upstream, Midstream, Downstream)
Power Transmission & Distribution

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Wind Turbine Components

Testing gearboxes, blades, controllers, and sensors to ensure they withstand mechanical vibration from wind turbulence

Solar Panels and Inverters

Verifying the reliability of photovoltaic (PV) panels, mounts, and inverters under prolonged exposure to vibration

Hydroelectric Systems

Ensuring turbines, control electronics, and sensors endure the operational environment

Seismic Qualification

Simulating earthquake conditions to qualify components such as control panels, pumps, switchgear, and reactor instrumentation

Safety-critical Electronics

Testing nuclear plant monitoring and control systems to confirm resilience against vibration-induced failure

Oil and gas refinery plant with industrial construction including steel pipes, pipelines, and tanks.

Offshore and Onshore Equipment

Verifying drilling equipment, risers, pipelines, and pumps for vibration resistance under harsh conditions

Electronic Control Modules (ECMs)

Ensuring sensor systems, actuators, and control units survive vibration in oil rigs and refineries

Seismic Sensor Calibration

Testing and calibrating geophysical survey sensors for oil and gas exploration

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Substation Equipment

Testing circuit breakers, transformers, and switchgear against mechanical vibrations and seismic forces

High-voltage Components

Evaluating insulators, relays, and protective devices for long-term vibration durability

Battery Storage Systems

Validating the safety of energy storage systems (ESS), uninterruptible power supply (UPS), and backup power batteries under transport and operational conditions

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Industry Standards and Regulations

Shaker testing must comply with various industry standards, including:

IEEE 693

Seismic qualification of electrical equipment in substations

IEC 60068-2-6

Vibration testing for electronic components

IEC 61400-4

Wind turbine gearbox testing

MIL-STD-810

Environmental testing for military and energy-related applications

API 618 & API 674

Standards for reciprocating compressors and pumps in oil & gas applications

ISO 10816 & ISO 14694

Vibration standards for rotating machinery

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