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EVENT REPORTED by SAM GUARD®

The pump discharge pressure experienced a significant surge, rising sharply from 1.8 to 2.5 bar.

MAINTENANCE TEAM FINDINGS

The plant team was promptly alerted to a critical issue when SAM GUARD® detected a sharp increase in pump discharge pressure. Investigation revealed that an operator’s adjustment to the cooling water flow in a heat exchanger had altered the oil viscosity. Thanks to SAM GUARD®’s real-time monitoring, the team quickly corrected the cooling water flow, ensuring optimal performance and preventing potential disruptions

COST / DOWNTIME AVOIDED

The detection pinpointed an unintended consequence resulting from human intervention.

CUSTOMER FEEDBACK

“Early detection by SAM GUARD® enabled a swift resolution of the situation.”