INSPECTION

No. 1 Bearing Support

NOTE: Follow established safety precautions and use personal protective equipment including eye
protection, hearing protection, face shield, gloves and protective clothing.

Inspect for the Following:

1. Inspect the bearing support for any visible signs of cracks and damages.

NOTE: If cracks are found, the support bearing must be replaced.

2. Check the temperature of the bearing support. an increase in temperature is an indication of

bearing support damage.

3. Inspect the Bearing support using a process of sending ultrasonic waves to check for metal
fatigue.

4. Check the Bearing for any Nicks, Scratches and Dents.

No.1 Bearing and No.2 Bearing

NOTE: Follow established safety precautions and use personal protective equipment including eye
protection, hearing protection, face shield, gloves and protective clothing.

Inspect for the Following:

1. When bearings are inspected, the appearance of the bearings should first be recorded and the
amount and condition of the residual lubricant should be checked. After the lubricant has been
sampled for examination, the bearings should be cleaned. In general, light oil or kerosene may be
used as a cleaning solution.

2. Dismounted bearings should first be given a preliminary cleaning followed by a finishing rinse.
Each bath should be provided with a metal net to support the bearings.

3. Check the bearing for any of the following defects. The determination to reuse a bearing
should be made only after considering the degree of bearing wear, the function of the machine,
the importance of the bearings in the machine, operating conditions, and the time until the next
inspection. However, if any of the following defects exist, reuse is impossible and replacement is
necessary.

 (a) When there are cracks in the inner or outer rings, rolling elements, or cage.

 (b) When there is flaking of the raceway or rolling elements.

 (c) When there is significant smearing of the raceway surfaces, ribs, or rolling
elements.

 (d) When the cage is significantly worn or rivets are loose.

 (e) When there is rust or scoring on the raceway surfaces or rolling elements.
  (f) When there are any significant impact or brinell traces on the raceway surfaces or
rolling elements.

 (g) When discoloration by heat is evident.

 (h) When significant damage to the seals or shields of grease sealed bearings has
occurred.

No.2 Bearing Support

Inspect for the Following:

1. Inspect the bearing support for any visible signs of cracks and damages.

NOTE: If cracks are found, the support bearing must be replaced.

2. Check the temperature of the bearing support. an increase in temperature is an indication of

bearing support damage.

3. Inspect the Bearing support using a process of sending ultrasonic waves to check for metal
fatigue.

4. Check the Bearing for any Nicks, Scratches and Dents.

Oil Manifold Assembly

NOTE: Follow established safety precautions and use personal protective equipment including eye
protection, hearing protection, face shield, gloves and protective clothing.

Inspect for the following:

1. Check the oil tube for any of the following abnormalities.

 Debris

 Check if there is restrictions within the oil passage of manifold.

 Bents or deformations

2. Inspect for visible cracks on the oil manifold.

NOTE: if there are visible cracks found in the oil manifold assembly, replace is needed.

3. Check for nicks, dents and scratches. The Oil Manifold Assembly is serviceable at any number,
0.001 inch (0.03mm) deep, 0.007 inch (0.18 mm) wide and no visible sharp groves.

External Piping

NOTE: Follow established safety precautions and use personal protective equipment including eye
protection, hearing protection, face shield, gloves and protective clothing.

Inspect for the following:

1. Inspect the pipes for any form of corrosion.

2. Inspect if any of the pipes are bent.

3. Inspect the structural integrity of the pipes by checking for leaks.

4. For performing an internal inspection, use a borescope equipment. Check for any of the
following defects.

 Misshapes

 Obstructions in pathway.

 Check the seals and gaskets for any cracks and damages.

 Discoloration may also appear due to wear and tear.

Fan Shaft

NOTE: Follow established safety precautions and use personal protective equipment including eye
protection, hearing protection, face shield, gloves and protective clothing.

Inspect for the following:

1. Check for cracks in the outer surface and inner surface of the fan shaft.

NOTE: If there are visible cracks, replace the fan shaft.

2. Inspect for nicks, dents and scratches. The Fan Shaft is serviceable at any number, 0.001 inch
(0.03mm) deep, 0.007 inch (0.18 mm) wide and no visible sharp groves.

3. Check the fan shaft for any loosened bolts.

Forward Stationary air/oil seal

NOTE: Follow established safety precautions and use personal protective equipment including eye
protection, hearing protection, face shield, gloves and protective clothing.

Inspect for the following:

1. Inspect for corners, any other visible openings, cracks and gaps that could cause air/oil leaks.

2. Use Pressurization test. This could increase infiltration through cracks and leaks, making them
easier to detect any visible signs.

3. Use a flashlight to see any potential gaps, Large cracks will show up as ray of lights. (this
method might not show detect small cracks and is only used to detect large cracks).

NOTE: Any visible signs should be for replacement.

References:

Motion and Control NSK. Inspection of Bearings. Retrieved from:

https://www.nsk.com/services/maintenancerepairs/inspection.html#

Science Direct. Pipeline Inspection. Retrieved from:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/pipeline-inspection