vibration
Articles
Large Electric Motor Reliability: What Did the Studies Really Say?
One of the most frequently quoted studies related to electric motor reliability is a 1983 Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) project performed by General Electric...
- Howard Penrose
- MotorDoc LLC
Webinars
Low Speed Bearing Vibration Monitoring Application in Wind Turbines
The onshore and offshore wind market is growing rapidly. Maintenance costs of wind energy systems are still high. Business operators are demanding solutions to reduce those costs. To address these technological challenges, an endurance test bench has been developed...
- Sophia Sieg-Zieba
- CETIM
Articles
When to Use Custom Shims to Correct Soft Foot
One of the most common problems with alignment of machinery is a condition known as soft foot. This is when one or more of the machine feet are not making solid contact with the mounting base...
- Mike Olszewski
- Reliability Concepts
Webinars
Ask the Experts
Listen to the recorded version now! This presentation will answer all of your condition monitoring and reliability questions...
- Jason Tranter
- Mobius Institute
Five Minute Facts
Analyzing Vibration Trends of Frequency Spectra
Overall data (trends) from frequency selective brands (FMin) (FMax). Warn and alarm check against ISO norms, Manufacturers references...
- Sven Fleischer
- Easy-Laser AB
White Papers
Selecting Vibration Sensors
Selecting the best accelerometer for a specific predictive maintenance application can be a daunting task – even for the most seasoned walk-around warrior…
- Meredith Christman
- PCB Piezotronics
Case Studies and Stories
Best Practice in Gearbox Monitoring
Vibration monitoring on gearboxes is not obvious. Brand new gearboxes do have vibrations. Therefor putting alarm detection based on overall vibration levels often leads to false alarms or missed fault detection...
- Jos Sas
- Allied Reliability Group
Five Minute Facts
Modern Vibration Analysis – Following Bearing Damage Progression to Failure Mode
The time frame on which the spectrum analysis is based is very short, catching only the exact moment when one rolling element passes the specific position...
- Ron Kittle
- SPM Instrument Inc
White Papers
Communication and Accountability are the Keys to Success in Condition-Based Maintenance
The goal of equipment condition monitoring is to increase equipment availability, increase product yield and quality, and reduce maintenance cost by...
- Forrest Pardue
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