Ensuring the optimal performance and longevity of a Centrifugal Chiller, equipped with a Toshiba motor, is critical. This diagnostic report, utilizing our PDMA MCE/Emax™ tool, highlights the findings from extensive testing to identify and rectify operational issues.
CHALLENGE
Reported Faults: The motor exhibited minor inductive imbalance, high running temperatures, hot joints, damaged supply leads with brittle insulation, and inadequately secured supply leads.
Equipment Model: York Centrifugal Chiller with a Toshiba motor, 402 kW power, operating at 3000 RPM.
OUR CHECKS
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Testing Equipment and Setup:
The tests were conducted using our PDMA MCE/Emax™ diagnostic tool, a reliable instrument for motor evaluation.
The tests included both offline and online diagnostic procedures to assess different aspects of the motor’s performance.
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