Monitoring the vibration during decommission of the Brent Oil Platform

Monitoring the vibration during decommission of the Brent Oil Platform

During the decommissioning of a section of the Brent Delta Oil Platform in Hartlepool Vibration Monitoring Services were asked to monitor the vibration levels generated around the drop zone to ascertain the impact vibration levels and frequencies.  Four Profound Vibra+ vibration monitors were used at locations around the site; areas of significance were an EDF Energy Nuclear Power Station and a Chemical plant.

The Brent Delta Platform, which was removed from the North Sea in one piece, is equivalent to the height of the London Eye and for the last 40 years has operated as a hotel for over 160 staff, a factory, and a processing plant. The deck space of the platform is almost the same size as a football pitch.

At the length of six jumbo jets, the Pioneering Spirit lifted the 24,200 tonne platform from Brent Delta in one piece. This operation took place in late April and marks the heaviest marine lift ever undertaken at sea.

The Brent Delta platform was transported to the Able UK Seaton Port yard in Hartlepool where at least 97% of the material will be recycled. It is anticipated it could take between 12-18 months to fully dismantle and recycle the platform.

The corner section of the platform was carefully cut away ready for the drop and the levels generated were minimal and did not cause excess vibration to the sensitive surrounding buildings.

Hand Arm or Whole Body Vibration Surveys

Castle Ultimus Human Vibration Meter System:

Vibration Monitoring Services have recently invested in the revolutionary pocket-sized 6 channel vibration meter system for hand arm and whole body vibration. This is allowing us to measure both Hand Arm or Tri-axial Seat Transmission.

The Ultimus can simultaneously measure vibration magnitude levels for both HandArm & Whole Body Vibration, making it without doubt the ultimate Human Vibration Meter, this is the perfect instrument for our customers focusing on certain areas of vibration.

Vibration Montioring at The Round House

Vibration Monitoring Services have recently completed the first stage of ground vibration monitoring adjacent to a sensitive structure called 'The Round House' which is a late 15^th Century Dove House.  Ground works were being carried out close by and prior to the works Archaeologists had been on site for some time in the hope they would uncover some historical artefacts.  The monitoring ensured that the works did not exceed 2mm/s and impact on the historical building.  In recent years 'The Round House' has been sympathetically restored and converted into a family home.

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Machine Monitoring Survey

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Vibration & Noise Monitoring

With more than 25 years specialist hands-on experience in Machine Condition, Noise, Demolition & Construction Monitoring & Thermal Imaging. Vibration Monitoring Services Ltd can understand your needs, our cost effective services have forged partnership with clients in the Building and Engineering sectors. Using the most up to date equipment to carry out surveys from the smallest to largest projects, we can offer a competitive price to meet your needs.

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PAT Testing @ Sparshatts of Kent Ltd

VMS recently carried out PAT Testing @ Sparshatts of Kent Ltd having over a 1000 items to be tested across their 5 sites int he Kent area. Thanks for using our services Sparshatts of Kent Ltd.

Profound Vibra+

Vibration Monitoring Services use a varied range of equipment when monitoring vibration but our current preferred equipment is the "Profound Vibra +" which gives us an incredible amount of data when monitoring vibration on construction & demolition sites. The great specification with the Profound Vibra + is receiving real-time live-to-web monitoring, live PPV and the battery life lasts up to 8 weeks on extended batteries, this works really well as it keeps costs to a minimum which is good for our clients as this means we have to visit site fewer times.

Machine Condition Monitoring

Machine Condition Monitoring

Bearings are critical components used extensively in numerous types of equipment & plant. If they fail without warning this can result in expensive repair & replacement costs.

Vibration Condition Monitoring is a valuable tool as part of a predictive maintenance strategy & is widely used for detecting & diagnosing equipment faults before they cause expensive machine failures.

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

This is the term used to describe the examination of electrical appliances and equipment to ensure that they are safe to use. It's essential to carry out a visual examination as well as testing for each piece of Equipment/Appliance.  "The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989" requires that any electrical equipment that has the potential to cause injury is maintained in a safe condition. We at VMS provide PAT Testing, a visual inspection and compile a register of equipment on site, by keeping records and labelling to create a useful management tool for monitoring and reviewing.

Demolition and Construction Vibration Monitoring

Demolition & Construction Vibration monitoring is becoming increasingly common to protect surrounding buildings from the potential excessive vibration caused during sheet piling and heavy vehicle movement on site's. 

Vibration Monitoring Services Ltd use the latest equipment to monitor these vibration caused, The monitoring systems and solutions used offer our Clients the peace of mind that the demolition or Construction works being carried out, doesn't adversely affect the surrounding properties or structures.

Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005

Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005

What is hand-arm vibration?

Hand-arm vibration is vibration transmitted from work processes into workers' hands and arms. It can be caused by operating hand-held power tools, such as road breakers, and hand-guided equipment, such as powered lawnmowers, or by holding materials being processed by machines, such as pedestal grinders.

By law employer's must assess and identify measures to eliminate or reduce risks from exposure to hand-arm vibration so that they can protect their employees from risks to their health

Here at VMS we can carry out these measurements and advise the best methods to reduce exposure for your employees .

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