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Product Introduction
The Bently Nevada 135613-01-00 High Temperature Case Expansion Transducer Assembly is a specialized machinery monitoring device designed to measure thermal expansion and contraction of turbine and rotating equipment casings operating under elevated temperature conditions. The transducer provides critical displacement information that helps operators monitor equipment behavior during startup, shutdown, and normal operating cycles.
In large rotating machines, temperature variations can cause casing expansion that affects machine alignment, clearances, and overall operating performance. The 135613-01-00 assembly continuously monitors these movements, allowing maintenance and operations personnel to evaluate equipment condition and maintain safe operating limits.
This transducer assembly is widely used in power generation facilities, petrochemical plants, oil and gas operations, and other industrial environments where high-temperature rotating machinery requires continuous condition monitoring and protection.
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Model | 135613-01-00 |
| Product Type | High Temperature Case Expansion Transducer Assembly |
| Function | Case expansion monitoring |
| Measurement Type | Linear displacement monitoring |
| Application | Turbine and rotating machinery monitoring |
| Monitoring Target | Equipment casing movement |
| Installation Type | Fixed industrial mounting |
| Signal Output | Expansion measurement signal |
| Industrial Use | Machinery protection and condition monitoring |
| Operating Environment | High-temperature industrial applications |
| Dimensions | 241 × 88.9 × 117 mm |
| Weight | 2.3 kg |
Applications
● Steam turbine monitoring — Measures casing growth and thermal expansion during operation
● Gas turbine protection systems — Monitors equipment expansion to maintain proper operating conditions
● Power generation facilities — Provides critical expansion data for machinery protection systems
● Petrochemical processing plants — Supports continuous monitoring of high-temperature rotating equipment
● Oil and gas installations — Assists in monitoring machinery subjected to thermal loading conditions
● Machine condition monitoring — Tracks dimensional changes caused by temperature fluctuations
● Equipment startup monitoring — Helps verify expansion characteristics during warm-up procedures
● Predictive maintenance programs — Provides valuable data for maintenance planning and equipment assessment
Advantages
● Accurate expansion measurement — Provides reliable monitoring of casing movement under varying temperature conditions
● Designed for high-temperature environments — Suitable for applications involving significant thermal stress
● Supports machinery protection — Helps operators maintain equipment within recommended operating limits
● Improves operational reliability — Assists in identifying abnormal expansion behavior before problems develop
● Continuous condition monitoring — Delivers real-time information throughout machine operation
● Industrial-grade construction — Designed for demanding process and power generation environments
● Enhanced maintenance planning — Supports condition-based maintenance strategies
● Reduced risk of equipment damage — Helps prevent issues related to excessive thermal expansion
