10 Minute Talk
Averaging and the FFT
When collecting vibration data with an FFT analyzer, a linear averaging process is used to reduce noise in the vibration spectrum. This video discusses signal processing, averaging and the Fast Fourier Transform in the vibration data collector..
- Jason Tranter
- Mobius Institute
Two Minute Tips
Troubleshooting a Running Motor
This tip discusses troubleshooting the motor and machine train with the motor still running. The fault zones specific to the physical motor are the stator, rotor and airgap....
- Noah Bethel
- PdMA Corporation
Two Minute Tips
Four Ways Soft Foot Affects Machinery
Soft foot is a condition that occurs when rotating machinery is positioned incorrectly ─ specifically, when one or more of the “feet” of a machine’s base, frame, or soleplate are not making the same point contact as the others...
Two Minute Tips
Surface Morphology of Railroad Tracks
Surface morphology is a detailed study of a surface. We studied the surfaces of railroad tracks and found that using analytical imaging helps us see what we cannot see with our naked eyes…
- Ashish Arora
- Institute of Noise & Vibration
Five Minute Facts
How to Cut Your Time in Measuring For Misalignment Issues
PRUFTECHNIK sensALIGN technology upgrades ancient angularity and offset measurement practices..
Five Minute Facts
Verification & Validation
Three different rotor kits with particular balancing equipment will be considered here...
- Jose Mendez Adriani
- Central University of Venezuela
Five Minute Facts
3 Misconceptions in the Condition Based Maintenance World
Today I want to talk to you about 3 misconceptions in the condition monitoring world. I picked three topics: vibration analysis, oil analysis, and the Internet of Things...
- Will Tudoroff
- IoT Diagnostics
Two Minute Tips
What is Soft Foot and Why Should We Care About It?
Soft foot occurs when rotating machinery is positioned in place on its base, frame, or soleplate, and one or more of the “feet” are not making good contact...
- Frederic Baudart
- Fluke
Case Studies and Stories
Poor Lubrication – Brass Cages Are Boon
An antifriction bearing generally has 4 major components. In this case study we will discuss how brass cages are better in a highly dusty & contaminated poor lubrication condition...
- Akhil jeet Rathore
- Indorama Petrochemicals & Fertilizers
