Swapping paper chart
recorders for SM3000
videographic recorders from
ABB promises to optimise
operations and boost
efficiency at Uskmouth
Power Station in Newport,
South Wales.

The 12 new recorders
collect and store data on
important parameters such
as temperature, vibration and
expansion in the three
turbines at the power station.

The intention is to link the
recorders’ output into
Uskmouth’s distributed
control system. By passing
this information to Scottish
and Southern Energy’s (SSE)
central storage facility, SSE
will be able to use the
information to monitor
future operating trends.

This will enable the
company to spot the signs of
potential turbine problems
early so that engineers can
optimise turbine operations
and carry out preventive
maintenance.

The installation of the
recorders as standalone units
is complete and integration
work is now underway. All of
the SM3000 units have 36
channels, enabling data to be
recorded from analogue,
digital and Modbus inputs.