Features:
- Measures thermal growth of turbine casings relative to foundation using linear variable differential transformer (LVDT) technology. Designed for high temperature environments up to +85°C.
- Supports dual transducer arrangement (compatible with 3500/45 Position Monitor) to detect obstructed or jammed sliding feet, preventing casing distortion and machine damage.
- Encased in NEMA 4 rated protective enclosure, suitable for outdoor and harsh industrial environments. Features 1/4-20 UNC machine end thread and optional spring return for core positioning.
The 135613-01-01 is specifically engineered for measuring thermal case expansion in large steam and gas turbines. As turbines heat up during startup, the casing expands at a rate that must be monitored to prevent internal rubs between rotating blades and stationary components. The transducer uses Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT) technology, where a rod connected to the turbine casing moves inside a coil assembly.
A critical application of the 135613-01-01 is its use in dual transducer configurations. Large turbines are mounted on sliding feet that allow the casing to expand freely during thermal cycles. If one foot becomes obstructed or jammed, the casing can distort, leading to misalignment, seal damage, or catastrophic blade rubs. The 135613-01-01, when configured in pairs with a 3500/45 Position Monitor, provides independent measurement of each sliding foot. The monitor continuously compares the two measurements; if a significant difference develops (indicating a jammed foot), an alarm triggers.
The 135613-01-01 is housed in a NEMA 4 rated protective enclosure, providing water resistance, dust-tight sealing, and protection against ice formation. This makes the transducer suitable for outdoor installation on turbine decks, where it may be exposed to rain, snow, washdown, or condensate from steam lines.The core end uses a 6-40 UNF-2B thread to connect to the turbine casing via a 127mm rod (for the -01 option).
The 135613-01-01 Bently Nevada Transducer may still be available for purchase and support from Apter Power beyond
End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
Bently Nevada 135613-01-01 Transducer Manuals,
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Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not
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Bently Nevada 135613-01-01 Transducer Specs
General
- Manufacturer GE / Bently Nevada
- Model 135613-01-01
- Condition New Original ready stock
- Product Family
133323-01,133396-01,133819-01
Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not
included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are
shown in USD.
- Turbine Case Expansion Monitoring: Measures the absolute thermal expansion or contraction of a large utility steam turbine casing relative to its foundation during startup, operation, and shutdown phases
- Preventing Case Binding & Misalignment: Monitors whether the machine sliding feet are sliding smoothly or binding due to rust/obstruction
- Process Optimization: Provides critical displacement data for large industrial gas turbines, large compressors, and dual-shaft machinery to help engineers optimize warm-up curves and manage thermal stress.
- Input Power Requirement: Requires an unregulated external DC power supply of +13.5 to +26 Vdc with a minimum operating current of 30 mA
- Analog Signal Output: Generates a standard linear continuous voltage output of +1 to +6 Vdc
- Housing Conduit: Equipped with a standard 1/2-inch conduit fitting on the main housing
- Mechanical Connection: Features a threaded connecting rod (e.g., 10-32 UNC) that establishes a firm mechanical coupling with the target surface of the turbine
- Temperature Tolerance: While the mechanical probe rod can touch hot machine surfaces (often utilizing FEP Teflon-insulated wires rated for higher limits), the core sensor electronics must operate within an ambient temperature range of -25°C to +85°C
- Electromagnetic Interference (EMI/RFI): High-temperature DC-LVDT systems can be sensitive to strong radio frequency (RF) energies present in industrial areas [1]. Under extreme RF exposure, the output may experience up to a 7% full-scale voltage shift
- ngress Protection: The main heavy-duty housing provides an enclosure rating (typically matching IP65) to withstand harsh dust, water splashes, and physical impacts (engineered to meet criteria like MIL-STD-810).