EX.

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two distinct amplitude peaks are noted at about 500 RPM
and 1200 RPM suggesting two resonant speeds.
However, the recorded phase data shows the
characteristic 180° phase shift for only the lower speed
(500 RPM) amplitude peak. There is virtually no phase
shift associated with the higher 1200 RPM peak. Based
on the recorded data, it can be concluded that the lower
500 RPM peak is, in fact, a true resonance. However, the
1200 RPM amplitude peak is not resonance due to the
lack of a corresponding phase shift. The question now is;
“What would cause a peak in 1X RPM vibration which is
not due to resonance?”
One possible cause of the 1200 RPM amplitude peak
might be the presence of significant background
vibration at the indicated frequency. For example,
suppose a plot were being taken during the coast down
of an 1800 RPM motor, and at the same time, a 1200
RPM fan operating nearby was contributing substantial
background vibration at 1200 RPM. Obviously, as the
1800 RPM motor coasts down, its speed must eventually
coast through 1200 RPM. When this happens, the motor
vibration will momentarily add to the background
vibration from the fan to produce an amplitude peak at
.1200 RPM