Abnormal 1x Vibration Problem in an Oxygen Compressor

After a major overhaul of an oxygen compressor, 1x vibration was observed in the L.P. discharge bearing. We tried several remedies without success, such as changing the oil pressure and temperature, balancing the rotor…

RAO VAMSIDHAR
VIZAG STEEL

Articles

Alignment + Balancing

Procedure To Detect Misalignment Between Internal Combustion Engines and Gas Compressors with FFT

Practical procedure to detect misalignment conditions in packages to gas compression stations...

Jose Luis Rattia
RECIP & ROTATING SERVICES CA

White Papers

Alignment + Balancing

Torsional Issues: Stop Guessing and Measure the Problems Directly

Failure mechanisms such as misalignment, balance, or lubrication issues can cause machinery failure. Many of these problems can be identified using standard non-destructive testing (NDT) methods including vibration analysis, infrared thermography, and tribology....

Trent Martz
IVC Technologies

Five Minute Facts

Vibration Analysis

Most Common Types of 1x Peaks and What They Mean

Vibration technicians stumble upon a high 1x peak once a week. In this short video, you will find the most common causes of a 1x peak...

Reinier Kalp
Wearcheck Africa

White Papers

Vibration Analysis

Modern Vibration Analysis Technology Applied to the Four Stages of Bearing Failure

Within the vibration community, it is commonly accepted to describe a spalling process in a bearing in four stages; from the first microscopic sign to a severely damaged bearing...

Ron Kittle
SPM Instrument Inc

Case Studies and Stories

Vibration Analysis

A Hoist Application in the Mining Industry

A hoist or winder is a mission critical application found in underground mines. The hoist is used either to transport ore to the surface or personnel to or from the mine shaft. There are three types of hoists...

Tim Sundstrom
SPM Instrument

Five Minute Facts

Vibration Analysis

How Do You Diagnose Unbalance?

Technically speaking, unbalance—some people say imbalance—exists when the mass center line and the geometric center line do not coincide. What does that mean and why is it important...