Basics of Balancing and Balancing Machines
Unbalance occurs when the mass axis of a rotating object is not aligned with the axis of rotation. This can happen when the principal mass axis and the axis of rotation are not parallel or crossing. Dynamic unbalance is the most common type of unbalance and is a combination of static and coupled unbalance...
Thermography Usage in Rotating and Stationary Equipment
Thermography, or infrared thermography, is a non-destructive testing technique that employs infrared imaging to visualize temperature variations in objects. This technology is pivotal for identifying anomalies, optimizing performance, ensuring safety, and extending equipment lifespan across diverse ...
Best Vibration Analyzer
Vibration analyzers are used to measure, store, and analyze the vibrations produced by industrial equipment or installations. Rotating machines – like compressors, pumps, and fans – all vibrate while in operation. Every machine produces its own, baseline level of vibration, or vibration "signature." Changes in vibration levels or vibration frequency can mean that your asset ...
What is Shock Pulse Method?
When two pieces of metal, in motion, contact each other two interrelated yet distinct processes occur. On initial impact a shock or pressure wave develops and quickly propagates through the metal. This Shock Pulse is in the ultrasonic frequency band and typically occurs around a center frequency of 36 kilohertz. The amplitude of the Shock Pulse is relative to the velocity of the impact.
Hard Bearing vs Soft Bearing Balancing Machines
The soft bearing machine derives its name from the fact that its supports are free to move (soft) in at least one direction, usually horizontally or perpendicularly to the rotor axis. The theory behind this style of balancing is simple: the rotor essentially behaves as if suspended in mid-air while the movements of the rotor are measured
Horizontal Balancing Machine Vs Vertical Balancing Machines
Horizontal balancing machines can be used for rotor balancing with their own bearing journals and for rotors which cannot be loaded into vertical balancing machines because of their size or length. The force measuring principle is a prerequisite for simple and time-saving handling of our machines for rotor balancing.
What is a Balancing Machine?
A balancing machine is a measuring tool used for balancing rotating machine parts such as rotors for electric motors, fans, turbines, disc brakes, disc drives, propellers and pumps. The machine usually consists of two rigid pedestals, with suspension and bearings on top supporting a mounting platform. The unit under test is bolted to the platform and is rotated either with a belt or end drive.
Methods of Vibration Analysis
While accelerometers are still the most common tool used to collect vibration data, modern technology and improved sensor technology have allowed for non-contact, high-speed laser sensors that can detect issues accelerometers can't. This allows for a more accurate and more localized analysis, and opens up vibration analysis to more methodology.
Transportable dynamic balancing of 40000 kg ID fan impeller
Induced draft fans or ID fans are used in systems such as steam boilers and thermal oil heaters to draw out and remove flue gases from combustion chambers, by creating a vacuum of negative air pressure. This is achieved by using a blower to suck air through the combustion chamber and
Dynamic Balancing of Large Impeller with Shaft Assembly (6.7 Tons)
Induced draft fans or ID fans are used in systems such as steam boilers and thermal oil heaters to draw out and remove flue gases from combustion chambers, by creating a vacuum of negative air pressure. This is achieved by using a blower to suck air through the combustion
Repair & dynamic balancing of engine crankshaft
A crankshaft is a shaft driven by a crank mechanism, consisting of a series of cranks and crankpins to which the connecting rods of an engine is attached. It is a mechanical part able to perform a conversion between reciprocating motion and rotational motion.
Importance Of Condition Monitoring
Understanding the possible consequences of any potential malfunction (whether by human error or due to extreme weather conditions) is key to creating an effective condition monitoring plan. That being said, it is important to establish the condition of Then, as part of your preventive maintenance strategy, ensure that the right levels
Repairing & dynamic balancing of 24mw pelton runner
A Pelton turbine or Pelton runner is a type of hydro turbine (specifically an impulse turbine) used frequently in hydroelectric plants. These turbines are generally used for sites with heads greater than 300 meters. This type of turbine was created during the gold rush in 1880 by Lester Pelton. The operation of a Pelton turbine is fairly simple. In this type of turbine, high speed jets of water emerge from the nozzles that surround
Predictive Maintenance For Wind Turbines
There is no denying the fact that renewable energy is the future. According to the INTERNATIONAL ENERGY AGENCY, renewable energy in 2024 will make up 30 percent of the world's energy. That being said, wind turbines have a considerable role to play in it. Those days are gone when wind turbines used to be
While accelerometers are still the most common tool used to collect vibration data, modern technology and improved sensor technology have allowed for non-contact, high-speed laser sensors that can detect issues accelerometers can't. This allows for a more accurate and more localized analysis, and opens up vibration analysis to more methodology. Vibration analysis is generally broken down into four principles, and each principle gives you specific information on the working conditions and features of the vibrating parts.
Dynamic Balancing of Compressor Crankshaft
A Compressor Crankshaft is a shaft driven by a crank mechanism, consisting of a series of cranks and crankpins to which the connecting rods of an engine are attached. It is a mechanical part able to perform a conversion between reciprocating motion and rotational motion.
How To Prevent Motor Failures Thanks To Motor Condition Monitoring?
By 2027, it is estimated that the global electric motor industry will reach about US$125.6 billion. Unfortunately, over 7 percent of the world's 300 million industrial electric motors fail before the expected lifespan. These are significant numbers of failed electric motors, and that is why it became imperative to detect the root cause
Repair and Dynamic Balancing of IHI Lance Compressor Pinion Shaft Assembly
Centrifugal compressors, sometimes called radial compressors, are a sub-class of dynamic axisymmetric work-absorbing turbomachinery. They achieve a pressure rise by adding kinetic energy/velocity to a continuous
What Is Predictive Maintenance? Benefits And Tips
Industries have to re-evaluate and re-interpret their maintenance and production processes in line with the digitalization experienced in the last 10 years. This rapid change and transformation are forcing production facilities to be smarter and more competitive.INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE has
Repair and Dynamic Balancing of IHI Lance Compressor Rotor Assembly
Centrifugal compressors, sometimes called radial compressors, are a sub-class of dynamic axisymmetric work-absorbing turbomachinery. They achieve a pressure rise by adding kinetic energy/velocity to a continuous flow of fluid through the rotor or impeller. This kinetic energy is then converted to an increase in potential energy/static pressure by slowing the flow through a diffuser.
Failures In Pump And Predictive Maintenance
Rotating equipment is an essential part of any process/chemical/fertilizer/oil & gas or power plant and has a versatile role in operations and productivity. Due to massive rotation/use, there is always wear and tear in moving parts which may result in heavy losses in terms of productivity
What is dynamic unbalance?
Dynamic unbalance is a combination of static and couple unbalance and is the most common type of unbalance found in rotors. To correct dynamic unbalance, it is necessary to make vibration measurements while the machine is running and to add balancing masses in two planes. Dynamic Unbalance. Dynamic unbalance follows the same condition as couple unbalance and can be measured only when the part is rotating. Dynamic unbalance is present when the central principal axis of inertia neither is parallel to nor
Case Study Electrical Faults Connection Looseness
When monitoring the condition of rotating equipment, one of the easily overlooked problems is electrical connection looseness. The Artesis e-MCM has detected the loose wire connections on an ID Fan at a wood mill in the USA. e-MCM monitoring software captured this problem
What is couple unbalance?
A couple of unbalances may be found in a rotor whose diameter is less than 7 to 10 times its width. In the case of a cylinder, it is possible to have two equal masses placed symmetrically about the center of gravity, but positioned at 180° from each other. The rotor is in static balance (there is no eccentricity of the center of gravity), but when the rotor turns, the two masses cause a shift in the inertia axis, so that it is no longer aligned with the rotation axis, leading to strong vibrations.
Predictive Maintenance In The Automotive Industry
We all know that today's demand for vehicles are much more than the ones a few years ago. It is no surprise why the automotive industry is transitioning from preventive maintenance to predictive maintenance. Due to the growing global demand for the automotive predictive maintenance market,
What is Static unbalance?
Static unbalance is an eccentricity of the center of gravity of a rotor, caused by a point mass at a certain radius from the center of rotation. An equal mass placed on the opposite side (180 deg) will balance the rotor. Static unbalance is classified as single-plane unbalance, meaning that it is represented by a single vector quantity and corrected by a single correction mass applied opposite to the unbalance location and in the axial plane of the mass center of the rotor. When there is no way to add (or remove) mass in the same plane as the unbalance
Motor Current Signature Analysis
The condition monitoring industry has been widely using vibration analysis for many years. The use of induction motors in industrial drives is quite common because they are considered dependable, cost-effective, and rugged. In fact, they even became industry workhorses because they play an essential part when it comes to converting electrical energy into mechanical energy.
Benefits of dynamic Balancing
Dynamic balancing is when the rotation does not produce any resultant centrifugal force or couple. The system will rotate without needing the application of any external force or couple, other than that required to support its weight. When a system or machine is unbalanced, to avoid stress being put upon the bearings, a counterbalancing weight is added. Dynamic balancing is a way to balance out machines by rotating parts quickly and then measuring the imbalance using electronic equipment. The imbalance calculated can then be added or subtracted from the weight until the vibration of the parts is reduced.
Predictive Vs Preventive Maintenance
Preventive maintenance and predictive maintenance focus on increasing asset reliability and reduce the possibility of failures. They are in two forms: one is to schedule the maintenance, and the other helps to schedule work in advance, rather than when they are performed. Preventive maintenance refers to regular, routine maintenance to help keep equipment up and running, preventing any unplanned downtime and expensive cost
Static, couple and dynamic unbalance
Unbalance is a result of uneven distribution of mass, which causes the machine to vibrate. The vibration is produced by the interaction of an unbalanced mass component with the radial acceleration due to the rotation, which together generates a centrifugal force. Since the components rotate, also the force rotates and tries to move the rotor along the line of action of the force.
Advantages Of Predictive Maintenance
PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCEthat uses data analysis tools to monitor the performance and condition of equipment during normal operation to reduce the probability of failures. It is a technique in which the service period of crucial parts/assets is predicted on an inspection basis so that the parts
Importance of Dynamic Balancing
Balancing is the process of correcting or eliminating either completely or partially the effect due to resultant inertia forces and couple acting on the machine parts or components. Depending on the machinery, single or dual plane balancing is used. Selecting one plane or two plane balancing generally depends on two factors. One of the factors is the ratio of the length of the rotor (L) to the diameter of the rotor (D). The other factor is the operating speed of the rotor.
Predictive Maintenance Software In Oil And Gas Industry
PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE software is designed to analyze the performance of any equipment based on real time data and to use the condition-based monitoring that the staff can be alerted about any possible potential issues. Actually, utilizing predictive maintenance software, the degradation of any material or equipment can be analyzed from time to time so that the necessary of maintenance can be determined.
Types of Dynamic Balancing
Basically, all machines have some form of residual vibration. Enormous vibration in rotating machinery can cause high levels of noise and more importantly, significantly reduce the life of components. So, the ideal thing to do would be to remove all causes of vibration and allow the machine to run completely smooth. The process of balancing is the removal or addition of weight to the device, so that this effective mass centre approaches the true axis.The goal of balancing is to minimize vibrations related to the first order. Basically, it works like this: We measure the initial state, then we add a trial weight of the known mass
Bearing Fault Condition Monitoring Techniques
According to the International Energy Agency, more than 51% of failures in electric motors are caused by bearings. One of the root causes of the bearing problems is unbalancing, which needs to be checked continuously to avoid unexpected failures. If we say the advancement in the current era is the greatest result of the rotating machines, it will not be wrong, and every rotating machine has got
Dynamic Balancing of Rotor
Rotor Dynamic balancing has a direct effect on the life of any Rotating Machine and productivity. The degree to which a Rotor is out of balance is referred to as imbalance. Rotor imbalance creates force on the bearing assembly, resulting in vibration and heat, which directly affects the Machine performance. Basically, all machines have some form of residual vibration.
Condition Monitoring For Motor And Generators
The industrial market has seen growth in the condition monitoring of motors and generators. This is due to the increased reliability and availability of technology, which has provided a competitive advantage for buyers. Condition monitoring an important part of maintaining
Dynamic Balancing of Mud Pump Crankshafts
Mud Pump is one of the most critical equipment on the Rig; Powerful Mud Pumps pick up mud from the suction tank and circulate the mud down hole, out the bit and back to the surface.In Rigs, two types of Mud Pumps are mostly used; namely, Triplex Pumps...
Online Condition Monitoring
Online condition monitoring systems form the basis of more digital and manageable maintenance systems. Thanks to online motor condition monitoring, critical equipment can be monitored 24/7 and can be easily intervened when necessary. The GLOBAL PANDEMIC have found ourselves in and the trend in digitalization in the past decade have significantly increased the interest in online tools. We see this not only in our daily life but also in almost every field of industry,
Dynamic Balancing Of Gas Turbine Rotor
Gas turbine is a combustion engin that can convert natural gas or other liquid fuels to mechanical energy. This energy then drives a genrator that produces electrical energy. It is electrical energy that moves along power lines to homes and businesses Gas turbines are used to power aircraft, trains, ships, electrical genrators, pumps, gas compressors, and tanks. Dynamic balancing as per IS1940/1 at Grade 1
IoT Trends In Manufacturing
Internet of Things is a new growing trend, has widely gained popularity in all fields of life's; especially in the manufacturing industry. We can list the dreams of each manufacturer as follows; reduce process cost, fast deliveries, more production at the same time, fewer outages, customer satisfaction, remove bottlenecks in the supply chain, and inventory management. Implementing all the above improvements needs a lot of manpower to perform tasks which ultimately leads to high production costs.
Dynamic Balancing Of Waste Gas Fan For Sinter Steel Plant
Sinter plants agglomerate iron ore fines (dust) with other fine materials at high temperature, to create a product that can be used in a blast furnace. The final product, a sinter, is a small, irregular nodule of iron mixed with small amounts of other minerals. The process, called sintering, causes the constituent materials to fuse to make a single porous mass with little change in the chemical properties of ...
Marine Propeller Repair and Dynamic Balancing
Marine propellers are manufactured to guaranteethe delivery of high levels of efficiency during the performance. However, even small damages can decrease the propeller efficiency and increase the fuel consumption of the propulsion train.
Predictive Maintenance using Wireless Vibration Monitoring System (IIoT Industry 4.0)
Industry study states that 82% of companies have experienced unplanned downtime during the last three years. Unplanned downtime is something Industries are striving to steer clear of, considering the tremendous production loss and the resultant business loss. The study also states that 64% of unplanned downtime is related to equipment failures,
What is Dynamic Balancing?
Dynamic balancing is a way of balancing machines by rotating parts quickly and measuring the imbalance using electronic equipment. The imbalance measured can then be corrected by adding or subtracting weight from the rotating parts until the vibration is reduced.Basically, all machines have some form of residual vibration.
