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SIL 2 certification in VM600 Mk2 systems

Introduction The consequences of a false or missed trip can be enormous on modern turbomachinery.  Consider for a moment an ethylene compressor incurring a thrust bearing failure without a reliable trip function.  As the bearing destroys itself there is nothing to constrain further axial movement of the rotor assembly.  Seals are wiped and ethylene escapes, […]

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