CUSTOMER SERVICE ENGINEERING

FT8®
Vibration
Troubleshooting
Tips
Guideline

• Gas Turbine Vibration Is One of The Most Critical Parameters in Monitoring

Engine Health

• There Is No Easy Way to Determine Whether A Change in Vibration Is A

Spurious Event or Real

• Some General Guidelines Can Be Followed

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Tip-1: Record Baseline Data

An Issue Can Surface Over A Period Time, So Always Record Baseline Data So
You Can Compare to Normal Vibration Conditions

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Tip-2: Things to Do When Trip Or Alarm

Do Not Attempt to Restart Engine Without Confirming Whether The Vibration Is

Real or Spurious
• Inspect GG/PT for Damage

• Check Instrumentation

• Listen to Abnormal Noise of GG and PT during Spinning, Startup and/or

Rundown

• Record vibration Trend and Save The Trip Data Log

• Determine Frequencies of Vibration

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Tip-3: What to Do for Sudden Jump In Vibration

Review The High Spike in Vibration Trend and High Speed Data Log File:

• If Duration of The Spike Is Less Than 1 Second, It Is Most Likely Electrical

Interference

• If Duration of The Spike Is Greater Than 1 Second, Or More Than One Channel
Spike at The Same Time, A More Intensive Inspection Should Be Conducted by
Following Tip 2 Suggestions

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Final Remark

Vibration System Is There to Protect The Equipment, and

Disregarding Vibration Trips or Alarm May Result in Further
Distress to The Gas Turbine

PWPS is Here to Help You!

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