The last couple of years, we have all heard a lot about digitalization, sensors, artificial intelligence, sustainability and machine learning. But what does it mean for us? This article focuses on the sensors and how they are linked to the electromechanical industry.

En los últimos años, todos hemos escuchado mucho sobre digitalización, sensores, inteligencia artificial, sostenibilidad y aprendizaje automático. Pero, ¿qué significa para nosotros? En este artículo, me centraré en los sensores y cómo se vinculan con la industria electromecánica.

Submersible pumps may have any of several types of internal sensors or protective devices. These may include temperature sensors, vibration transducers or moisture sensors. The type of temperature and vibration devices are identical to those used in non-submersible style motors, so only the moisture sensors are of special interest regarding submersible pumps. It is important for technicians involved in the repair of submersible pumps to be aware of their presence in any specific pump they may encounter, and understand the manner in which they function to ensure they work properly after repairs are completed.

Las bombas sumergibles pueden tener diferentes tipos de sensores o dispositivos de protección internos, los cuales pueden ser sensores de temperatura, transductores de vibración o sensores de humedad. Los sensores de temperatura y de vibración son idénticos a los utilizados en los motores no sumergibles, por lo que solo los sensores de humedad guardan especial relación con las bombas sumergibles. Es importante que los técnicos involucrados en la reparación de las bombas sumergibles sean conscientes de su presencia en cualquier bomba en los que se puedan encontrar y que comprendan como trabajan para asegurarse que funcionan correctamente después de terminar los trabajos de reparación.

Oil and water just don’t mix — especially when dealing with submersible motors. Most larger sump/submersible pumps have oil filled cavities between the impeller and the motor to prevent water from intruding into the housing that contains the windings. In that cavity are sensors installed as part of the control circuit. Each manufacturer has different ideas on what kind and how many sensors are used. In this article, we’ll review some of the more common ones. Then I’ll share an experience with one I hadn’t seen before.

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