Vibration Analysis
Two Minute Tips
How Do You Decide Which Condition Monitoring Technologies to Use?
There are many condition monitoring technologies that we could employ. And within each technology there are sub-technologies...
- Jason Tranter
- 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
Condition Monitoring of Ball Mill with HD Technologies
After long discussions, both plants decided to switch from the VCM system to the newer Intellinova system - and with fabulous results, which are highlighted in chapter...
- Robbert de Rouw
- SPM Instrument BV
Two Minute Tips
How Do You Decide How Often Measurements Should Be Taken?
Regardless of the condition monitoring technology, you must decide how often measurements...
- Jason Tranter
- Mobius Institute
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.
Two Minute Tips
Which is The Best Bearing Fault Detection Technique?
Now, this is a tricky question to answer…
- Jason Tranter
- Mobius Institute
Two Minute Tips
Why Do I Need to Use Time Waveform Analysis?
Spectrum analysis provides a great deal of information about the health of rotating machinery. But you should consider the spectrum as a summary of the vibration within the machine...
- Jason Tranter
- Mobius Institute
