When troubleshooting rotating equipment it’s critical to adopt a system-level approach. Because each subassembly is generally designed and manufactured independently, little consideration may have been given to its interaction with other units when installed as a part of a larger system. Premature wear, excessive or abnormal maintenance, high vibration and/or structural cracking are indicators of a serious, potentially catastrophic issue that should be addressed immediately.
When symptoms of potential issues first appear, 6D can quickly identify the cause of the problem and recommend a solution that will allow the equipment to continue to operate at peak efficiency.
6D will:
- Utilize testing/analysis to determine the problem’s root cause
- Develop corrective action and verify with analysis
- Support and validate implementation of the corrective action
In the field, equipment re-designs are rarely practical. What’s important is getting the equipment back on-line by reducing vibration to safe/acceptable levels. This may include structural stiffening, adding dampening, supporting structures, couplings, bearings, or other in-field modifications.
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