IMI Sensors Announces New Combustion Dynamics Instrumentation Brochure

April 4, 2013, DEPEW, NY - IMI Sensors, the world's largest manufacturer of industrial vibration monitoring instrumentation, such as accelerometers, vibration transmitters and switches, announces the release of a brand new Combustion Dynamics Instrumentation brochure highlighting application-specific solutions for monitoring gas turbines. The brochure features sensor placement illustrations and is designed to help gas turbine operators select the optimal pressure sensors and accessories for monitoring gas turbines.

With the trend toward increased fuel efficiency and low NOx emissions, today's gas turbines operate more efficiently but have to be closely monitored and controlled to avoid combustion instability. This instability can damage components in the combustion chamber such as nozzles, baskets and transition pieces, as well as downstream components such as blades, resulting in avoidable downtime and loss of revenue.

The new brochure lays out the three main applications for detecting and measuring combustion dynamics in gas turbines: Remote Sensors, Close Coupled Sensors, and On-Turbine Instability Sensors (OTIS). In the case of OTIS, IMI's Series 176 high-temperature pressure sensors (986F, 530C) are directly mounted at the gas turbine combustor. The brochure also includes IMI's full line of high-temperature accelerometers for vibration monitoring of gas turbines in heat environments of up to +1200°F (+649°C).

The Combustion Dynamics Instrumentation brochure as well as additional information about sensors for gas turbine monitoring is available from: https://www.imi-sensors.com/GasTurbineMonitoring.aspx. Please direct all technical inquiries to Eric Yax, Director of Sales and Marketing - Energy Division, phone: (716) 684-0002 extension 2377 or email eyax@pcb.com.

About IMI-Sensors

IMI Sensors, a division of PCB Piezotronics, is the pioneer of ICP® technology and the world's largest manufacturer of industrial vibration monitoring instrumentation, such as accelerometers, vibration transmitters and switches. These sensors feature rugged stainless steel housings and survive in harsh environments like paper and steel mills, mines, water treatment facilities and power plants. Integrating with portable analyzers and PLC's, IMI instrumentation helps maintenance departments reduce downtime and protect critical machinery. Our Platinum Stock Products program ensures fast delivery of over 13,000 sensors that are covered by an Unconditional Guarantee. With a customer support team of more than 100 Field Sales, Application Engineers, and Customer Service Representatives, IMI proudly stands behind our products with the services our customers value most, including a 24-hour SensorLinesm, a global distribution network, and the industry's only commitment to Total Customer Satisfaction. Visit IMI at www.imi-sensors.com.

About PCB Piezotronics, Inc.

PCB Piezotronics is a global leader in the design and manufacture of microphones, vibration, pressure, force, torque, load, and strain sensors, as well as the pioneer of ICP® technology. This instrumentation is used for test, measurement, monitoring, and control requirements in automotive, aerospace, industrial, R&D, military, educational, commercial, OEM applications, and more. Our Platinum Products program ensures fast delivery of over 13,000 sensors that are covered by an Unconditional Guarantee. With a customer support team of more than 50 Field Sales and Customer Service Representatives and Application Engineers. PCB® proudly stands behind their products with the services you value most, including a 24-hour SensorLinesm, a global distribution network, and the industry's only commitment to Total Customer Satisfaction. Visit us at www.pcb.com.

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