Journal Bearings
Journal Bearings
Industrial machinery with high horsepower and high loads, such
as steam turbines, centrifugal compressors, pumps and motors, utilize journal
bearings as rotor supports. |
Accelerometer Transducers and Installation
Accelerometer Transducers and Installation
Accelerometers have been a popular choice for
rotating machinery vibration monitoring. They are a rugged, compact, light weight
transducer wi |
Bearing Failure Modes
Bearing Failure Modes
This application note presents specific failure
modes associated with machinery having journal bearings. Signal measurements presented
here are time waveforms that |
Eccentricity
Eccentricity
Shaft Eccentricity plays a very important role
as part of a Turbine Supervisory Instrumentation (TSI) System on large steam turbines and
should be included in retro-fit p |
Field Wiring
Field Wiring
There are a number of items to consider when installing a
permanently mounted vibration monitoring system. One of the most critical
considerations is the selection and insta |
Reciprocating Compressors
Reciprocating Compressors
Reciprocating
Compressors are utilized in all manufacturing industries. Because these machines
are capable of providing high pressure along with variable loading, |
Valve Expansion
Valve Expansion
Valve position measurements are an important
aspect of a complete Turbine Supervisory Instrumentation system. Typically, the Main Steam
Control (or Throttle) Valve is |
Velocity Transducer Installation
Velocity Transducer Installation
The velocity pickup is a very popular transducer
or sensor for monitoring the vibration of rotating machinery. This type of vibration
transducer installs |
Marine Corrosion
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Marine Corrosion
Types of Marine Corrosion:
Metal parts underwater are subjected to two basic types of corrosion: g |