JU4H High Speed (2800 - 3000 rpm) Engine Vibration Guideline

Below is a general guideline showing maximum vibration limits that apply to a rigid mounted diesel engine coupled to
a horizontal centrifugal pump used for standby fire protection service. Measurements are to be taken on the
pumpshaft/crankshaft centerline in the horizontal, vertical and axial directions (Figure A). This guideline is developed
on the basis that the baseframe structure has been completely filled with grout, there is no strain placed on the
components by the piping, and the driveshaft or coupling between the engine and pump is properly aligned. The
guideline below also does not apply to transient conditions, only while operating at rated speed.
Frequency (cycles per minute)

60000
12000

18000

24000
30000
36000
42000
48000
54000
6000
1200

1800

2400
3000
3600
4200
4800
5400
600

100 2.54

Displacement limit = 4.854 mils P-P

10 (0.123 mm P-P) 0.254

1 0.0254
Displacement (mils, P-P)

Displacement (mm, P-P)

0.1 0.00254

0.01 0.000254

0.001 2.54E-05

0.0001 2.54E-06

0.00001 2.54E-07
10

100

1000

Frequency (cycles per second)

Vibration Frequency (Readings Unfiltered)

Measure Vibration on the Pump Bearing Housings and on the Engine Block at Crankshaft Centerline. (See Figure A)
Legend
AEO – Axial Reading – Engine Outboard
HEO – Horizontal Reading – Engine Outboard
VEO – Vertical Reading – Engine Outboard
HEI – Horizontal Reading – Engine Inboard
VEI – Vertical Reading – Engine Inboard
APO – Axial Reading – Pump Outboard
HPO – Horizontal Reading – Pump Outboard
VPO – Vertical Reading – Pump Outboard
HPI – Horizontal Reading – Pump Inboard
VPI – Vertical Reading – Pump Inboard

Note: Hydraulic Institute recommends the

foundation weigh at least five (5) times the
weight of the pump unit.

Overall (rms) displacement limit =

8.201 mils P-P
(0.208 mm P-P)

Overall (rms) velocity limit = 3.251

in/sec 0-P
(82.582 mm /sec 0-P)

P-P = Peak to Peak

0-P = Zero (0) to Peak
Figure A

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