Vibration Analysis
Case Studies and Stories
Vibration Troubleshooting Centrifugal Compressor
Vibration analysis is an important tool for condition monitoring, failure diagnosis and equipment life prediction. It also can be a powerful tool for new equipment development and manufacturing. This paper presents a case study of troubleshooting a vibration problem in Trane’s compressor plant when a new compressor family was launched...
- Yubo Nian
- Trane/Ingersoll Rand
10 Minute Talk
Unlocking the Mysteries of Channel Count
In this short video, you will learn about expanding upon and explaining the technology and history of single channel data acquisition. We will also discuss dual channel measurement and the importance of “frequency response”.
- Ron Newman
- PRUFTECHNIK
Five Minute Facts
Setting Alarms
One of the problems I see often when I talk to people who are running condition monitoring programs...
- Alan Friedman
- Mobius Institute
Five Minute Facts
Mask Alarms
This is one of a series on setting alarms on vibration data...
- Alan Friedman
- Mobius Institute
Five Minute Facts
Band Alarms
Maybe you know something about vibration analysis, or maybe you don’t...
- Alan Friedman
- Mobius Institute
Case Studies and Stories
Sub-Synchronous Vibration and Compressor Rotor Instability
In May 2015, a K-3603 HHP BOG compressor tripped on high-high radial vibration, exceeding trip setting 83 μm peak to peak as the compressor discharge pressure increased to 68 bars.
- Ahmad Fadzli
- MLNG Sdn. Bhd.
Case Studies and Stories
Hydra Main Propulsion Gearbox
Once upon a time, there was a ship called the Hydra. They were suspicious that the gears or bearings in the main gearbox were failing and asked a vibration analyst to perform a test. The analyst turned to me for help...
- Jason Tranter
- Mobius Institute
Case Studies and Stories
Ultra-Long Pre-Warning Time on Low-Speed Drying Drum with HD Technology
The application in this case is a drying drum. The drums are heated inside and their purpose is to mix ingredients together to make grains, and to cool or dry existing grains.
