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Case Study

Vibration Analysis
of Process Fan Wet
in Paper Mill

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Machine Drawing Fan

Motor Bearing
Bearing
1 2

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Measurement Locations
MNDS MDS Bearing Bearing
1 2

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Machine Note Book

DC Motor
Variable Speed
SKF 6313 SKF 6315 1360 rpm (22.6 Hz)

SKF2222cc

Structure steel Fan Speed

1360 rpm
(22.6 Hz)

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Overall vibration Level & Bearing Defect Factor

Overall Status of Machine : Danger 5

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Frequency Calculations

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Overall vibration Level according to ISO 10816 Trend

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Bearing Defect Factor Trend

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Spectrum at Motor drive side Vertical

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Cepstrum at Motor drive side Vertical

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Conclusion analysis shows high repetition of the rotation speed

indicating a loose condition due to wear and the outer race defect
frequency indicating a spall and/or cracking bearing's races

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Cepstrum at Motor drive side Horizontal- envelope

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The spectrum analysis at Motor Drive side Vertical shows a strong

pattern harmonic of the rotation speed which confirm the severe wear
condition in the machine leading to looseness 13
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Recommendation/Action

 Change motor bearings

 Check motor housing and shaft for wear

 Perform Dynamic balance.

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