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Overall Vibration Amplitudes Measured in Velocity (mm/sec-RMS) at Bearing Points As Per ISO - 10816

The document reports on vibration measurements taken on a center-mounted pump with two anti-friction bearings rotating at 1500 rpm. Vibration levels were highest at the pump discharge end in the horizontal and axial directions, indicating potential issues with cavitation and bearing wear. Spectral analysis showed evidence of cavitation, bearing defects, and blade pass frequencies. Replacing the damaged pump discharge and non-discharge end bearings reduced vibrations to acceptable levels.

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Overall Vibration Amplitudes Measured in Velocity (mm/sec-RMS) at Bearing Points As Per ISO - 10816

The document reports on vibration measurements taken on a center-mounted pump with two anti-friction bearings rotating at 1500 rpm. Vibration levels were highest at the pump discharge end in the horizontal and axial directions, indicating potential issues with cavitation and bearing wear. Spectral analysis showed evidence of cavitation, bearing defects, and blade pass frequencies. Replacing the damaged pump discharge and non-discharge end bearings reduced vibrations to acceptable levels.

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(Bearing Cooling Water) BCW BOOSTER PUMP- A

Overall vibration amplitudes measured in velocity (mm/sec- RMS) at bearing points as per ISO –
10816
DIR. OF MEASUREMENT
POINT
Horizontal Vertical Axial
(mm/sec) (mm/sec) (mm/sec)
Motor NDE 2.6 1.3 2.4
Motor DE 3.5 3.3 2.0
Pump DE 8.3 4.5 12.3
Pump NDE 9.7 8.1 4.7

PUMP DE AXIAL

PUMPNDE HORIZONTAL

BACKGROUND & MEASUREMENT RESULT


The above unit was center mounted pump between two anti-fiction bearings. The motor
rotated at 1500 rpm. All the spectra and overall vibration measurement was taken on each of
the motor and pump bearing housings in Horizontal, Vertical & Axial directions. The
maximum overall vibration was observed 8.3 mm/sec at pump DE Horizontal, 12.3 mm/sec
at pump DE Axial, 9.7 mm/sec at pump NDE Horizontal and 8.1 mm/sec at pump NDE
Vertical direction. The equipment is in critical condition. as per ISO standard.

The number of impeller blades and bearing model number were not known.

The pump DE Horizontal spectra showed random, broadband high frequency noise floor
along with sharp high frequency could be a result of both cavitation’s and final stage of
bearing wear or poor lubrication causing friction between roller and raceway.

The pump DE Axial spectra showed sharp high frequency peak along with high frequency
noise floor that could be either bearing defect frequency (or harmonic) with 1x rpm
sidebands or blade pass frequency (or harmonic).

The pump NDE Horizontal spectra showed random, broadband noise floor along with sharp
frequency could be either bearing defect frequency (or harmonic) or blade pass frequency
(or harmonic).

CONCLUSIONS

 Cavitations and anti-fiction bearing problems can be similar in appearance.


 Obtain as much information about the machine being monitored as possible (bearing
model numbers, number of impeller vanes etc.) to enhance capabilities.
 High axial vibration could be due to rollers in the bearing badly damaged causing
axial thrust on the bearing.

RECOMMENDATIONS

 Once cavitations – like condition is discovered in a pump, it needs to be monitored


closely to detect any anti-fiction bearing problems that may develop.
 When the problem is proven to be bearing wear, replace the bearings as soon as
possible, not allowing them to approach catastrophic failure.
 In addition to replacing the bearings, look for the root cause(s) that might have
contributed to bearing problems.
 If cavitations found in pump impeller, ensure the valves are working properly; that no
obstructions are present within the suction and discharge piping. Ensure it is not
being operated beyond its performance capabilities. Prolonged cavitation’s will result
in internal pump damage.

RESULTS OF CORRCETIVE ACTIONS

 Corrective actions were attempted by DVC engineer after this test.


 During inspection of Pump DE and NDE bearing, found two bearings were badly
damaged. After replacement of Pump DE and NDE bearing, the Pump DE Horizontal
and Axial vibration reduced to 2.3 mm/sec and 2.8 mm/sec & Pump NDE Horizontal
and Vertical vibration reduced to 3.5 mm/sec and 2.3 mm/sec .Vibrations at other
points are also significantly reduced to within acceptable limit.

Vibrations after Pump DE& NDE Bearing replacement (mm/sec)

DIR. OF MEASUREMENT
POINT
Horizontal Vertical Axial
(mm/sec) (mm/sec) (mm/sec)
Motor NDE 2.3 2.8 1.8
Motor DE 1.8 1.5 1.7
Fan DE 2.3 1.5 2.8
Fan NDE 3.5 2.3 1.4

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