SYSTEM ANALYSIS
Vibration Analysis
Unscheduled downtime may cost millions of pesos per hour. Fortunately, modern vibration analysis equipment and software predict developing problems so that repair happens before disaster strikes.
ALPS MSI has the expertise and license to conduct vibration analysis with end result of providing Reliability Improvement, Condition Monitoring and Precision Maintenance
Case Study: Pump
The pump is brand new and operational 2008. In August 12, 2009 equipment owner hired our services to conduct Proactive Reliability Maintenance — Vibration Analysis. Below is the screenshot of the vibration results.
We recommended inspection why bearings were failing in spite that it was still considered brand new. In early part of April 2010, equipment owner called our attention that pump casing cracked as show in Figure 1.
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Further inspection revealed as follows:
- Defective Pump Inboard Bearing №7314 BEJ single
- Defective Pump Outboard Bearing no. NU 314 ECJ/C3.
- Damaged oil seals.
- Mechanical seal condition was still good.
Action taken:
- Re-machine the shaft to the required interference fits that will fit two pieces of 7314 BECBJ arranged backto-back. Aligned motor and pump shaft using Fixturlaser NXA Alignment System.
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