SPM delivers condition monitoring solutions to Hitachi Energy in Ludvika

SPM has received a strategically important order from the power technology company Hitachi Energy in Ludvika to monitor power and excitation generators.

The order concerns the online system Intellinova Parallel EN, the market's most advanced condition monitoring system with great flexibility for configuring measurement tasks and a very low signal-to-noise ratio that enables exceptionally early detection of reduced mechanical condition. With SPM's patented technologies, HD ENV for vibration monitoring and SPM HD for shock pulse measurement, Intellinova Parallel EN stands out as the system that provides the longest warning time on the market, with crystal clear time signals and FFT spectrum for accurate analysis of the cause of failure.

Measurement data is saved on SQL Server in Hitachi's local network and analyzed in the analysis and diagnostics software Condmaster Ruby, including the web interface Condmaster.NET. All measurement data can be easily integrated into the higher-level factory system via OPC UA or SPM's powerful REST API.

SPM's service engineers will install the system turnkey in collaboration with Hitachi personnel in the spring of 2025.

Adam Lenert, Production Development Specialist at Hitachi Energy, said in a comment on the choice of supplier and monitoring system: ”Using advanced technology and continuous condition monitoring, we can detect early signs of wear in plain bearings on generators used in power transformer testing. This enables predictive maintenance, minimizes the risk of unplanned downtime, and ensures high reliability during critical test procedures. The combination of our chosen technology and expert support from SPM provides a robust solution for long-term operational reliability."

Japanese-owned Hitachi Energy Ludvika develops and produces advanced technology for power transmission, including power transformers and power electronic valves used to build electrical infrastructure. The factory in Ludvika, where it has operated under various names for more than 120 years, currently employs around 4,500 people.