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How to identify, correct a resonance condition
Many experts working in the field of vibration analysis will agree that resonance is a very common cause of excessive machine vibration. Resonance is the result of an external force vibrating at the...
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How to manage a multi-technology condition monitoring program
Managing a multi-technology condition monitoring program at a large mining operation was a challenging task, especially when there has been a cultural shift required to integrate the ideas of...
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New NIST method reveals all you need to know about waveforms
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has unveiled a method for calibrating entire waveforms – graphical shapes showing how electrical signals vary over time – rather than just...
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Azima DLI offers free download of vibration analysis book
Global condition monitoring services company Azima DLI on September 16 announced that its “Introduction to Vibration Analysis” book can now be downloaded for free from the company’s Web site...
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HI publishes rotodynamic pumps for vibration standard
The Hydraulic Institute (HI) has published a new American National Standard for Rotodynamic Pumps for Vibration Measurements and Allowable Values (ANSI/HI 9.6.4 - 2009). HI’s Rotodynamic Pumps for...
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Overview of vibe issues on reciprocating compressors
Key concepts about vibration problems on reciprocating compressors are introduced in this training video, which runs approximately 8 minutes. Learn about forces on compression equipment. This is the...
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Intro to vibration on reciprocating compressors
This 2-minute, 30-second video provides an introduction to the nature of vibration, its causes, and steps to improve compressor operation, reliability, and performance. Vibration is the leading cause...
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Test system monitors vibration and other operations
Sciemetric Instruments, an industry leader in manufacturing quality control technology, announced the newest addition to the sigPOD family of products.sigPOD PSV is an out-of-the-box, user-configurable...
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Synthesized vibration baseline averaging
Joe Van Dyke, Professional Engineer and creator of the Azima DLI ExpertALERT Automated Diagnostics System, describes the latest technology, Machinery Vibration Baseline Synthesizer.Access this...
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Vibration program succeeds when you keep it simple
Many vibration programs fail because they become too complicated. Too much data can sometimes become more confusing than too little data. Many potential machinery problems can be eliminated with the...
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Aeroderivative gas turbine and gearbox/genset vibration
Mechanical Solutions Inc. was called on behalf of a customer who had observed a large increase in the vibration levels of an LM500 gas turbine generator set that was being used to supply power to a...
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Random vibration and shock testing
This video clip talks about Chapter 20 of Wayne Tustin's text "Random Vibration & Shock Testing, Measurement, Analysis & Calibration". This minimal-mathematics minimal-theory text emphasizes...
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Vibration analyzer ensures bearing reliability in gearbox refurbishing
Fifty years of ongoing development has given SKF a bearing vibration analyzer that can probe deep into rotating bearings while they are under load. Initially used as a production line tester, it’s now...
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Why are you performing vibe analysis?
Vibration analysis is the cornerstone of any condition monitoring program. The venerable Art Crawford (founder of IRD) said, "No single measurement can provide as much information about a machine as...
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Datastick vibration analyzer/smartphone demo
The Datastick SiteConnex VSA-2215 instantly connects a technician in the field with vibration analysis assistance, maintenance coordination and written work authorizations from the main plant, office...
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Roper buys vibration monitoring firm Hardy Instruments
Roper Industries has acquired Hardy Instruments, a California-based provider of custom solutions for process weighing, tension control and vibration monitoring. Hardy Instruments has provided...
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Lessons learned for pneumatic vibration equipment
Pneumatic vibration equipment is an engineered solution that must be installed and operated properly (according to the manufacturer’s instructions) in order to obtain maximum benefits. To that end,...
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Fixes to common electric vibration equipment issues
Top-quality electric vibration equipment is an engineered solution that must be installed and operated properly (according to the manufacturer's instructions) in order to obtain maximum benefits.In...
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Finding, fixing problems in coal pulverizer exhauster bearings
The Reliability in Action department features case studies submitted by our readers. To have your case study considered for inclusion in an upcoming issue, e-mail it to parnold@noria.com or mail it to...
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Qualmark acquires vibration systems firm Derritron
Qualmark Corporation, a world leader in designing, manufacturing and marketing HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Testing), HASS (Highly Accelerated Stress Screening) and electrodynamic systems, on April 10...
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