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Report SI-08010025 - SPRO1
Report SI-08010025 - SPRO1
SERVICE REPORT
SI–08010025
AT
Executive Summary
There were few locations that were found to be bearing outer raceway
defects and as such, we would recommend a follow up service for the
motor using Motor Current Analysis (MCA) to evaluate the possibility of
rotor bar cracked within the motor mechanism.
Service by : Bob MD
Senior Reliability Engineer
Category III Vibration Institute USA
Report by :
Bob MD
Senior Reliability Engineer / Vibration Analyst
Category III Vibration Institute USA
Report No. SI-08010025 Page 3 of 42
TABLE OF CONTENT
Executive Summary 2
1.0 Introduction 4
2.0 Instrumentation 4
6.0 Discussion 13
7.0 Conclusion 37
8.0 Recommendation 37
Report No. SI-08010025 Page 4 of 42
1.0 Introduction
LSP Consultant Pte Ltd was engaged by Jebsen & Jessen Technology (S)
Pte Ltd to perform landing gear grinding machine vibration measurement and
analysis.
The work was performed on the 30th January 2008, and was witnessed by Mr
Jouson Quek and Mr Richard Cheong, Field Engineer of Jebsen &Jessen Pte
Ltd
2.0 Instrumentation
The following instrumentation were used to perform the vibration
measurement :-
• Vibration Machinery Analyzer s/n 2680D
• Vibration Transducer ICP Accelerometer 500mV/g
The vibration and current database was setup in the PC-Analysis Software.
Vibration measurements were taken on all the bearings (that were accessible) in
the three directions (horizontal, vertical, and axial).
The accelerometer, which was connected to the vibration analyzer, was placed
as close to the bearing plane as possible. A flat magnet was used as the
preferred accelerometer mounting technique for most of the measurement points,
but in case of non magnetic surfaces an extension rod was used.
Machine condition
Based on the vibration data collected the machines compared against zones in
ISO 10816-1 vibration standards. The zones are mentioned below:
Zone B: Machines with vibration within this zone are normally considered
acceptable for unrestricted long term operation.
Zone C: Machines with vibration within this zone are normally considered
unsatisfactory for long term continuous operation. Generally, this
machine may be operated for limited period in this operation until a
suitable opportunity arises for remedial action.
0.28
0.45 Zone Zone
0.71 A A Zone Zone
1.12 Zone A A
1.80 B Zone
2.80 Zone B Zone
4.50 C Zone B Zone
7.10 C Zone B
11.2 C Zone
18.0 Zone Zone C
28.0 D D Zone Zone
45.0 D D
CLASS
Class I: Individual parts of engines and machines integrally connected to the complete
machine in its normal operating condition. (Production electrical motor of up
to 15kW is typical example of machines in this category).
Class II: Medium sized machines (typically electrical motors with 15kW to 75 kW
output) without special foundations, rigidly mounted engines or machines (up
to 300kW) on special foundations.
Class III: Large prime movers and other large machines with rotating masses mounted
on rigid and heavy foundation which are relatively stiff in direction of
measurement.
Class IV: Large prime movers and other large machines with rotating masses mounted
on foundations which are relatively soft in the direction on vibration
measurement (for example, turbo generator sets and gas turbine with output
greater than 10 MW.
Report No. SI-08010025 Page 7 of 42
Please note that ISO 10816-1 does not cover measurement data in acceleration, G-s unit.
Currently, there is no commonly used international standard for acceleration G-s
measurement of the bearing housing. As a guideline, default setup as recommended by
analyzer manufacturer (Computational System Incorporated, USA) is being used.
It is important to have both velocity and acceleration values for evaluation. Machines that
have a problem do not necessarily show high vibration reading on both velocity and
acceleration (G-s). Depending on the type of the problem, the machine can have a high
velocity reading and a low acceleration or vice versa. A problem such as unbalance and
misalignment more often will result in high velocity readings but relatively low acceleration
values.
Other types of problem such as bearing defects or looseness could produce low velocity
readings but high acceleration values, or both may be high. Acceleration readings are more
sensitive to the high frequency vibration that are usually produced by an impacting event
such as race defect on the bearing, looseness or gearbox problem.
1. Classify the machine based on the KW rating and size to Class I, II, III or IV
2. Compare the overall vibration velocity readings with the ISO10816 limits applicable for
that class of machine.
3. Carry out analysis based on peakvue data.
4. Analyze the spectrums and waveforms and identify the major defect frequencies and
faults in the machine.
5. Recommend suitable corrective action.
Another guideline from Technical Associates of Charlotte Inc, which based its criteria on the
machine type is also used for assessment as shown on the table below.
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Location for measurement point can described as shown by the picture below:
LAYOUT GRINDING
MO
M
MO
M MO
M
MI MI
MI
M
MI
M GO
PI
MI MI G GO
P
M M
G
GIH
M
MOH
MOH/P
GIV
G
GIV G
GIH
G
GIA
G
GIH
G
GO
G
GO
5.0 Results
5.1 Vibration
The overall vibration amplitude is measured in velocity units, mm/sec rms and
plot against a frequency domain, presented in Hertz (Hz). The overall
amplitudes, 1x Grinder Speed and G (1-20KHz) definition refer to the vibration
amplitude with respect to the fundamental running speed of the motor and
grinder, typically associated with symptoms of unbalance energy should level
exceed ISO acceptable limits. However the HFD/VHFD measurements define
the bearings stipulation assessment based on the software database library and
bearings’ manufacturers standard compliance. These measurements were
surveyed at “No Load “condition for the comparative and qualification
assessments only. The results are tabulated as follows :-
Database: botofa~1.dat
Station: JEBSEN&JESSEN
Report Date: 31-JAN-08 21:59
MIH - Motor
Inboard Horizontal 0.0035 0.567 26 0.022 1.44 26
MIP - Motor
Inboard
PEAKVUE
Horizont. 0.005 0.317 5 0.003 0.19 3
MIV - Motor
Inboard Vertical 0.061 4.008 75 0.039 2.49 39
MIA - Motor
Inboard Axial 0.041 2.61 47 0.05 3.21 58
GIH - Grinder
Horizontal 0.002 0.134 2 0.035 0.105 1
GIP - Grinder
Inboard
PEAKVUE
Horizont. 0.004 0.71 36 0.045 2.87 53
GIV - Grinder
Vertical 0.002 0.12 1 0.001 0.0131 1
GIA - Grinder
Axial 0.005 0.0094 1 0.002 0.0404 1
GOH - Grinder
Outboard
Horizontal 0.002 0.0293 1 0.001 0.0127 1
GOP - Grinder
Ouboard
PEAKVUE
Horizont. 0.005 0.84 41 0.004 0.67 33
GOV - Grinder
Outboard Vertical 0.005 0.33 6 0.0067 1.13 55
MS1 - Motor NDE
Structure1 0.002 0.0137 1 0.002 0.0144 1
MS2 - Motor DE
Structure2 0.0066 0.433 8 0.004 0.261 5
GS1 - Grinder
NDE Structure1 0.001 0.0067 1 0.003 0.0255 4
GS2 - Grinder DE
Structure2 0.004 0.0032 1 0.009 0.0063 1
Comments:
Equipment conditions generally deemed unacceptable for restricted long term operation and
improvement required. Overall maximum amplitudes of 4.96 mm/sec rms at Motor Inboard
Axial direction. The Dominant peaks emerge 1X of grinder speed at 9.61 Hz with maximum
vibration amplitude of 2.61 mm/sec rms and 1x of motor speed at 24.16Hz with maximum
amplitude of 3.21 mm/sec rms. The possible fault would be Mechanical runout between
motor and grinder belt pulley sheave associated with unbalance forces occurring at the
motor mechanism. Appears to be 2X of motor speed at 48.33Hz which indicating the
possible fault of misalignment within motor and grinder pulley sheave mechanism, see
Spectrum 1.
Bearings’ conditions deemed marginal and “requires close attention” probable caused by
bearing outer raceway defects see Spectrum 2 to 3.
Recommendations:
b) Carry out advance vibration analysis with actual process in order to capture Frequency
Response Function (FRF), Impact test and Advance Rotating Machine Diagnostic
(ARMD) software
d) Carry out mechanical runout and alignment check on the Motor and Grinder pulley
sheave arrangement. The tolerance shall be 0.05mm
30-JAN-08 10:14:27
0.2 RMS = .1024
0.1 PK(+) = .3175
-0.0 PK(-) = .3285
CRESTF= 3.21
-0.1
-0.2
-0.3
-0.4
0 60 120 180 240 300
Time in mSecs
Spectrum 1: Exhibits the typical symptoms of combination between belt sheave (slip frequency) and grinder
speed which would be “RAREFRACTION” or “WHIP BLUSHING” effects
3018 - GRINDER_CONDITION1
GC1 -MOP Motor Outboard PEAKVUE Horizont.
157.71
RMS Acceleration in G-s
30-JAN-08 10:13:02
0.06
236.57
RMS = .1152
315.49
0.04
LOAD = 100.0
0.03 RPM = 1450.
0.02 RPS = 24.17
0.01
0
0 400 800 1200 1600 2000
Fr equency in Hz
1.0
ROUTE WAVEFORM
0.8 30-JAN-08 10:13:02
Acceleration in G-s
-0.2
Fr eq: 68.75
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 Ordr : 2.845
Time in mSecs Spec: .00322
Label: Time Wavefor m Impacting
Spectrum 2: Bearings’ signature emerging at the fundamental frequency and harmonics which indicates the
possible of mechanical looseness within motor bearing mechanism (intermediate stage within outer raceway).
Report No. SI-08010025 Page 14 of 42
3018 - GRINDER_CONDITION1
RMS Acceleration in G-s GC1 -MIP Motor Inboard PEAKVUE Horizont.
78.85
0.07 ROUTE SPECTRUM
30-JAN-08 10:15:14
0.06 (PkVue-HP 2000 Hz)
0.05 OVRALL= .1811 A-AN
157.74
630.36
315.42
RMS = .0937
0.04
945.68
LOAD = 100.0
0.03 RPM = 1450.
0.02 RPS = 24.17
0.01
0
30-JAN-08 10:15:14
0.4 (PkVue-HP 2000 Hz)
RMS = .0984
0.3
PK(+) = .3210
0.2 PK(-) = .2390
CRESTF= 3.26
0.1
0
-0.1
Spectrum 3: Bearings’ signature emerging at the fundamental frequency and harmonics which indicates the
possible of mechanical looseness within motor bearing mechanism (intermediate stage within outer raceway).
Report No. SI-08010025 Page 15 of 42
5.2 Vibration
The overall vibration amplitude is measured in velocity units, mm/sec rms and plot
against a frequency domain, presented in Hertz (Hz). The 1x Motor and
subharmonics definition refer to the vibration amplitude with respect to the
fundamental running speed of the motor tested solo at “No Load”, typically
associated with symptoms of unbalance energy should level exceed ISO acceptable
limits. The results are tabulated as follows :-
Database: botofa~1.dat
Station: JEBSEN&JESSEN
Report Date: 31-JAN-08 22:02
1X Grinder Speed,
9.16Hz. 1X Motor Speed, 24.58Hz.
Vel. Disp. Vel. Disp.
OVERALL LEVEL Remarks
Accel. G mm/sec um Accel. G mm/sec um
MOH - Motor
Outboard
Horizontal
MOP - Motor
Outboard
PEAKVUE
Horizont.
MOV - Motor
Outboard Vertical
MIH - Motor
Inboard Horizontal .0066 .113 77 .00081 0.052 13
MIP - Motor
Inboard PEAKVUE .0017 .288 197 .0050 .320 81
Horizont.
MIV - Motor
Inboard Vertical .0016 .180 88 .0014 .066 12
MIA - Motor
Inboard Axial .0086 1.46 72 .0069 .451 84
GIH - Grinder
Horizontal
GIP - Grinder
Inboard PEAKVUE
Horizont.
GIV - Grinder
Vertical
Comments:
Motor Current Analysis need to be measure at its’ actual operational scenario. The
purpose to detect the condition of Rotor bar, slot and Stator mechanism.
Recommendations:
b) Carry out advance vibration analysis with actual process in order to capture
Frequency Response Function (FRF), Impact test and Advance Rotating
Machine Diagnostic (ARMD) software
d) Carry out mechanical runout and alignment check on the Motor and Grinder
pulley sheave arrangement. The tolerance shall be 0.05mm
3018 - GRINDER_CONDITION2
GC2 -MIH Motor Inboard Hor izontal
RMS Velocity in mm/Sec
0.14
ROUTE SPECTRUM
0.12
78.86
30-JAN-08 11:03:59
0.10 OVRALL= .1860 V-DG
105.52
1.6619.71
RMS = .1850
0.08
LOAD = 100.0
0.06 RPM = 1450.
RPS = 24.17
0.04
0.02
0
-0.08
-0.12
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Revolution Number
Spectrum 4 illustrates the possible symptom associated with mechanical looseness within
motor inboard bearing raceway defects and gyroscopic motion observed at each revolution,
unbalance energy.
3018 - GRINDER_CONDITION2
GC2 -MIP Motor Inboard PEAKVUE Horizont.
0.10
157.6
RMS Acceleration in G-s
ROUTE SPECTRUM
78.82
RMS = .1201
1123.
LOAD = 100.0
7
0.04
RPM = 1475.
RPS = 24.58
0.02
0
0 400 800 1200 1600 2000
Fr equency in Hz
0.8
ROUTE WAVEFORM
Acceleration in G-s
-0.2
Fr eq: 78.75
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 Ordr : 3.203
Revolution Number Spec: .05859
Spectrum 5 exhibits the bearing outer raceway fault dominantly observed at multiple
subharmonics.
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3018 - GRINDER_CONDITION2
GC2 -MIH Motor Inboard Hor izontal
-40 ANALYZE SPECTRUM
30-JAN-08 11:24:50
-50 dB = -44.04
dB Amps
0 20 40 60 80 100
Fr equency in Hz
Amplitude in STANDARD
0.03
ANALYZE WAVEFORM
0.02 30-JAN-08 11:24:50
dB = -43.28
0.01 PK(+) = .0185
PK(-) = .0149
CRESTF= 2.70
0
-0.01
-0.02
0 20 40 60 80 100
Revolution Number
3018 - GRINDER_CONDITION2
GC2 -MIH Motor Inboard Hor izontal
0.30
Max Amp
.26 0
11:30:46
11:30:43
11:30:41
11:30:39
RMS Velocity in mm/Sec
11:30:37
11:30:35
11:30:33
11:30:31
11:30:29
11:30:27
11:30:25
11:30:23
11:30:21
11:30:19
11:30:17
30-JAN-08
11:30:15
11:30:11
11:30:13 RPM= 1450.
11:30:11
Fr eq: 53.00
0 20 40 60 80 100 Ordr : 2.193
Fr equency in Hz Sp 1: .03546
Dfrq: .00000
Spectrum 7 exhibiting the cascading plots which encompass the behavioral of “Torsional
Resonance” phenomenon and detection of Lateral Vibration at the operational speed, “Coast
Down/Coast Up”.
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3018 - GRINDER_CONDITION2
GC2 -MIV Motor Inboard Ver tical
1.4
Max Amp
1.31 0
11:03:04
11:03:04
11:03:05
11:03:05
RMS Velocity in mm/Sec
11:03:05
11:03:06
11:03:06
11:03:06
11:03:06
11:03:07
11:03:07
11:03:07
11:03:08
11:03:08
11:03:08
30-J AN-08
11:03:09
11:03:09
11:03:09 RPM= 1475.
11:03:09
Fr eq: 78.75
0 400 800 1200 1600 Ordr : 3.203
Fr equency in Hz Sp 1: .157
Dfrq: .00000
Spectrum 8 shows the “Coast Down” plot to capture the “Whip Blushing” phenomenon within
the Motor mechanism at running solo condition.
Report No. SI-08010025 Page 21 of 42
5.3 Vibration
The overall vibration amplitude is measured in velocity units, mm/sec rms and plot
against a frequency domain, presented in Hertz (Hz). The 1x Motor Speed and 1x
Ball Screw Speed definition refer to the vibration amplitude with respect to the
fundamental running speed of the motor and ball screw, typically associated with
symptoms of unbalance energy or “rarefaction” phenomenon should level exceed
ISO acceptable limits. The results are tabulated as follows :-
Comments:
Equipment conditions (Motor tested solo run) generally deemed acceptable for
unrestricted long term operation. Overall amplitude of 1.786 mm/sec rms, see
Spectrum 9 to 10.
Motor Current Analysis need to be measure at its’ actual operational state. The
purpose to detect the condition of Rotor bar, slot and Stator mechanism.
Recommendations:
a) Trend further
3018 - GRINDER_CONDITION3
0 GC3 -GIH Grinder Hor izontal
RMS Velocity in mm/Sec
10
ROUTE SPECTRUM
-1 30-JAN-08 13:43:53
10 OVRALL= 1.79 V-DG
RMS = 1.78
-2 LOAD = 100.0
10
RPM = 550.
RPS = 9.17
-3
10
-4
10
30-JAN-08 13:43:53
0 RMS = .0129
PK(+) = .0612
-0.02 PK(-) = .0615
-0.04 CRESTF= 4.75
-0.06
-0.08
-0.10
Time: .492
0 0.3 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 Ampl: .00000
Revolution Number Dtim; .504
Fr eq: 18.20
Spectrum 9: exemplifies the significant of impulse events at every 0.504 msec indicates the
symptoms would be rubbing, bearing friction motion within the motor mechanism, see Time
Waveform above.
3018 - GRINDER_CONDITION3
0 GC3 -GIH Grinder Hor izontal
RMS Velocity in mm/Sec
10
ANALYZE SPECTRUM
30-JAN-08 13:44:30
10 -1
280.10
75.76
420.12
(SST-Cor rected)
216.21
105.17
149.80
64.02
RMS = .0442
27.90
10 -2 LOAD = 100.0
RPM = 550.
RPS = 9.17
10 -3
10 -4
0 100 200 300 400 500
Fr equency in Hz
0.18
ANALYZE WAVEFORM
Velocity in mm/Sec
-0.12
-0.18
Fr eq: 75.94
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 Ordr : 8.284
Revolution Number Spec: .00736
Spectrum 10: exemplifies the similar signature above pattern which constitute the same
possible, using SST-Corrected technology.
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3018 - GRINDER_CONDITION3
-4
10
0 100 200 300 400 500
Fr equency in Hz
30-JAN-08 13:40:58
0.18 (PkVue-HP 2000 Hz)
0.15 RMS = .0390
0.12 PK(+) = .1259
PK(-) = .1064
0.09 CRESTF= 3.11
0.06
0.03
0
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0
Revolution Number
Spectrum 11: exemplifies the bearing signature pattern which constitutes behavioral of the
motor mechanism, using PeakVue- technology, there are no anomalies found.
3018 - GRINDER_CONDITION3
0 GC3 -MIP Motor Inboard PEAKVUE Horizont.
RMS Acceleration in G-s
10
ROUTE SPECTRUM
-1 30-JAN-08 13:42:53
10
(PkVue-HP 2000 Hz)
OVRALL= .0731 A-AN
-2 RMS = .0238
10
LOAD = 100.0
RPM = 1450.
-3
10 RPS = 24.17
-4
10
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0
Revolution Number
Spectrum 12: exemplifies the bearing signature pattern which constitutes behavioral of the
motor mechanism, using PeakVue- technology, there are no anomalies found.
KIARA ENGRG SDN BHD Report No. SI-08010025 Page 27 of 42
3018 - GRINDER_CONDITION3
-4
10
0 100 200 300 400 500
Fr equency in Hz
0.12
ROUTE WAVEFORM
0.10
Acceleration in G-s
30-JAN-08 13:44:44
0.08 (PkVue-HP 2000 Hz)
RMS = .0182
0.06 PK(+) = .1067
0.04 PK(-) = .0368
CRESTF= 5.95
0.02
0
-0.02
0 0.3 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4
Revolution Number
Spectrum 13: exemplifies the bearing signature pattern which constitutes behavioral of the
motor mechanism, using PeakVue- technology, there are no anomalies found.
Report No. SI-08010025 Page 28 of 42
5.4 Vibration
The overall vibration amplitude is measured in velocity units, mm/sec rms and plot
against a frequency domain, presented in Hertz (Hz). The 1x Grinder Speed and 2x
Motor & Grinder Speed definition refer to the vibration amplitude with respect to the
fundamental running speed of the motor and grinder, typically associated with
symptoms of unbalance energy should level exceed ISO acceptable limits.This
condition was surveyed at typical operational speed with dummy unit. The results
are tabulated as follows :-
Database: botofa~1.dat
Station: JEBSEN&JESSEN
Report Date: 31-JAN-08 22:06
Database: botofa~1.dat
Station: JEBSEN&JESSEN
Report Date: 31-JAN-08 22:07
Database: botofa~1.dat
Station: JEBSEN&JESSEN
Report Date: 31-JAN-08 22:06
Database: botofa~1.dat
Station: JEBSEN&JESSEN
Report Date: 31-JAN-08 22:06
Comments:
Equipment conditions generally deemed marginal for restricted long term operation.
Overall amplitudes of 0.882 mm/sec rms. The possible fault would be Mechanical
runout between motor and grinder pulley sheave associated with unbalance forces
occurring at the motor mechanism. Appears to be multiple subharmonics of motor
speed at 19.71Hz to 909.33Hz which indicating the possible fault of misalignment
within motor mechanism, see Spectrum 13 to 14.
Motor Current Analysis need to be measure at its’ actual operational scenario. The
purpose to detect the condition of Rotor bar, slot and Stator mechanism.
Recommendations:
b) Carry out advance vibration analysis with actual process in order to capture
Frequency Response Function (FRF), Impact test and Advance Rotating
Machine Diagnostic (ARMD) software
d) Carry out mechanical runout and alignment check on the Motor and Grinder
pulley sheave arrangement. The tolerance shall be 0.05mm
3018 - GRINDER_CONDITION4
RMS Velocity in mm/Sec 0 GC4 -GOH Grinder Outboard Horizontal
10
ROUTE SPECTRUM
-1 30-JAN-08 14:10:58
10 OVRALL= .8819 V-DG
RMS = .8749
-2 LOAD = 100.0
10
RPM = 550.
RPS = 9.17
-3
10
-4
10
3018 - GRINDER_CONDITION4
RMS Acceleration in G-s 0 GC4 -MOP Motor Outboard PEAKVUE Horizont.
10
ROUTE SPECTRUM
-1 30-JAN-08 14:08:28
10 (PkVue-HP 2000 Hz)
OVRALL= .0755 A-AN
-2 RMS = .0540
10
LOAD = 100.0
RPM = 1450.
-3
10 RPS = 24.17
-4
10
30-JAN-08 14:08:28
(PkVue-HP 2000 Hz)
0.18
RMS = .0544
0.12 PK(+) = .2396
PK(-) = .1094
0.06 CRESTF= 4.29
-0.06
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0
Revolution Number
Spectrum 14: typifies the possible occurring between the Grinder induced “modulation
effect” and the pulley sheave induced the “gyroscopic motion”.
3018 - GRINDER_CONDITION4
0 GC4 -MIP Motor Inboard PEAKVUE Horizont.
RMS Acceleration in G-s
10
ROUTE SPECTRUM
-1 30-JAN-08 14:04:01
10 (PkVue-HP 2000 Hz)
OVRALL= .0376 A-AN
-2 RMS = .0234
10
LOAD = 100.0
RPM = 1450.
-3
10 RPS = 24.17
-4
10
30-JAN-08 14:04:01
0.12
(PkVue-HP 2000 Hz)
0.10
RMS = .0244
0.08 PK(+) = .1106
0.06 PK(-) = .0554
0.04 CRESTF= 4.50
0.02
0
-0.02
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0
Revolution Number
Spectrum 15: exemplifies the possible occurring between the Grinder induced “modulation
effect” and the pulley sheave induced the “gyroscopic motion”.
Report No. SI-08010025 Page 36 of 42
3018 - GRINDER_CONDITION4
0 GC4 -GIP Grinde Inboar d PEAKVUE Horizont.
-4
10
0 400 800 1200 1600 2000
Fr equency in Hz
0.20
ROUTE WAVEFORM
Acceleration in G-s
0
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7
Revolution Number
Spectrum 16: exemplifies the possible occurring between the Grinder induced “modulation
effect” and the pulley sheave induced the “gyroscopic motion”.
3018 - GRINDER_CONDITION4
0 GC4 -GOP Grinde Ouboard PEAKVUE Horizont.
10
RMS Acceleration in G-s
ROUTE SPECTRUM
-1 30-JAN-08 14:11:29
10 (PkVue-HP 2000 Hz)
OVRALL= .0970 A-AN
-2 RMS = .0091
10
LOAD = 100.0
RPM = 550.
-3
10 RPS = 9.17
-4
10
30-JAN-08 14:11:29
0.04 (PkVue-HP 2000 Hz)
RMS = .0087
0.03 PK(+) = .0939
0.02 PK(-) = .0090
CRESTF= 9.83
0.01
0
-0.01
Spectrum 17: exemplifies the possible occurring between the Grinder induced “modulation
effect” and the pulley sheave induced the “gyroscopic motion”.
Report No. SI-08010025 Page 37 of 42
6. Discussion
Mechanical Observation
Electrical Observation
♦ Carry out Motor Current Analysis. Due to the fact of the majority of all motor
failures are caused by a combination of various stresses acting upon the
winding, rotor, bearings and shaft. If these stresses are kept within the design
capabilities of the system, premature failure should not occur. However, if any
combination of them exceeds the design capacity, then the life may be
drastically diminished and a catastrophic failure could occur. An electrical or
mechanical fault is always preceded by deterioration of one of the
mechanical, electrical, magnetic or insulation components of the motor. If that
deterioration takes a significant period of time and can be detected by
measurement then that detection may be a valuable means of monitoring the
machine. The heart of condition monitoring is to derive methods to measure,
as directly as possible, parameters which indicate that deterioration and
provide sufficient warning of impending failure in order that the machine may
be shut down for repair
♦ Carry out advance vibration analysis with actual process in order to capture
Frequency Response Function (FRF), Impact test and Advance Rotating
Machine Diagnostic (ARMD) software. Quantifying the possible catastrophic
failure inveterate; in addition to conform to the operation requirements and
standards
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♦ Replace of Motor and Grinders’ bearing DE & NDE. Vibration Spectral Data
Measuring the Spectral data can detect the presence of these defect
frequencies. Not only the primary defect frequencies of interest when the
diagnosing bearing failures, but also the harmonics of the frequencies.
Maximum frequency during the data collection should be high enough to
capture these higher bearing frequencies. It is the detection of the higher
frequency harmonics of the BPFI and the BPFO defect frequency that often
appear during the first failure stages of bearing failure. Initial detection of
these defect frequencies that will allow an analyst to track the bearing defect.
Vibration Time Waveform: The Time Waveform data is useful for detecting
rolling element bearing defects. The amplitude pattern of the Waveform
assists the analyst in confirming the presence of some bearing defects. The
Time Waveform will show an impact and ring down pattern as the rolling
elements pass a defect site. Vibration Amplitude: Although vibration amplitude
is helpful in determining the defect severity, the pattern of frequencies
presence in the spectral data is often more indicative of progressive bearing
damage changes in the spectral amplitude alone. Amplitude alone cannot
always be used to correctly identify bearing ready for replacement is till true
♦ Carry out mechanical runout and alignment check on the Motor and Grinder
pulley sheave arrangement. The tolerance shall be 0.05mm. To find the
cause of the vibration in this case, the first step might be to check and correct
any alignment problems. If the alignment is okay, check the sole plate or base
for obvious indications of problems like cracked concrete or broken welds. Dirt
or product may cover these, so always check for sole plate movement with a
dial indicator mounted on a beam and supported independently from the
motor foundation. To do this, determine the direction of machine rotation and
set up the dial indicator to read the lifting movement of the sole plate during
starting. The force exerted on the sole plate by an electric motor during
acceleration is in the opposite direction of that acting on the rotor and
considerably higher than during normal operation. For example, a NEMA
Design B motor exerts 200 percent of rated torque at 80 percent of rated
speed
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Zero the indicator with the motor shut down; then watch the indicator during
starting. A solid foundation prevents movement. So if the sole plate lifts even a
few thousandths of an inch, then it means trouble. Once a sole plate starts to
separate from the underlying foundation, the force exerted during each
successive start continues to peel it away. The decreasing bond area provides
less and less resistance to the torsional forces, so the rate of separation
increases
However, there are many ways to achieve "early" fatigue failure in the
bearing. One such way is to overload the bearing. If the radial and/or axial
load is greater than the designed capacity for the bearing, then this will lead to
premature failure. This type of overloading is quite obvious to everyone, but
there are other means of overloading a bearing. Another way of overloading a
bearing is if the internal clearance is not sufficient. As mentioned previously,
the manufacturers have designed a certain amount of clearance in the
bearing. The reason for this is that when the bearing is utilised in a designed
application and the bearing has been installed properly, then the internal
clearances between the rollers and the races will be satisfactory.
If the bearing seat or the bearing housing is not within tolerance, or the shaft
is oversized or the housing undersized, then a "pinching" condition will exist.
This will cause unnecessary load on the bearing creating an overloaded
condition. The suggested solutions to the above problems are fairly straight
forward. If the fatigue failure is a result of the bearing reaching the end of its
life expectancy, then the only solution is to replace the bearing. If the failure
is premature and is caused by overloading, then there are several routes that
may be taken to find the correct solution.
One suggestion is to verify the bearing that is being used actually is designed
for that type of application. If not, then use an appropriate bearing. If the
bearing being used is designed for the application, then having the machine
redesigned so that a bearing with a larger load capacity can be utilised may
be the solution. In this situation, there are many different ways of supporting
the load, as discussed in the first section. The use of a maximum capacity
bearing could help eliminate the overloading condition, but this is
recommended only if the overload is in the radial direction. Keep in mind that
the maximum capacity bearing by design will limit the amount of axial load
that it can support. If the load can be varied, then reducing the amount of load
on a bearing will help attain longer life.
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Speed and load are vital to the life expectancy of a bearing, but load has a
greater effect than speed. Check the bearing housing to ensure that it is
concentric. The housing should be checked in several different locations and
depths. If the housing is out-of-round, then the outer race will conform to this
shape, and will cause the "pinching" of the rollers that was discussed earlier.
Another problem that may be encountered and have the same effect as an
out-of-round housing, is having a shaft that is oversized. This causes the
inner ring to expand and again "pinch" the rollers between the races. In this
case, the shaft could be machined to the proper size or a bearing with a
looser fit may be utilised
♦ Trend every monthly on the motor and grinder bearing characteristics. From
forces originating within the bearing (e.g. those due to impending bearing
failure), or from forces applied to the bearing from external effects.
Ignoring the first of these causes, for the moment, cyclical external forces can
be applied to the bearing in a number of ways, such as due to misalignment,
improper bearing installation, rotor imbalance, pump cavitation, flow induced
vibration etc. It is clear, therefore, that increases in vibration due to these
externally imposed forces can significantly reduce bearing life