Electrical / Mechanical Tests

We offer the following testing services for gas turbines, steam turbines and related equipment.

Acoustic Tests

This involves measuring sound pressure levels and analyzing spectral content to identify the root causes of excessive machinery noise. Sound pressure level testing may also be used to verify OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and EHS (Environmental, Health and Safety) compliance.

Vibration Tests

GE provides vibration testing services from simple component resonance testing to modal analysis and operational deflection shapes of complex structures. We also perform vibration survey testing on stationary and rotating equipment for periodic maintenance planning purposes. We perform vibration testing services on any equipment that is subject to vibratory excitation.

• Vibration Monitoring System (182KB PDF)

Customized Diagnostic Tests

GE offers custom-engineered test and data reduction services to help diagnose unique equipment problems. We analyze the following parameters: displacement, vibration, temperature, pressure, strain, electrical parameters and acoustics. We service any equipment that requires acquisition of mechanical or electrical measurements for inspection, testing or diagnosis.

For more information about any of these testing services, please send email to commsu@ps.ge.com.

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