When it comes to rotating equipment and structural vibration problems, you have options: Ignore it Until it Breaks, Trial and Error Fixes, Put a Patch on it or Solve the Problem
Effectively troubleshooting rotating equipment requires 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.
Practical Solutions 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. Recommendations often include stiffening of specific structural members, adding dampening, modifying couplings, and similar structural changes to allow the equipment to operate together more smoothly.
6D Testing & Simulation 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
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