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    ODS & Modal Case Histories

    Barry T. Cease

    Cease Industrial Consulting

    February 20th, 2009

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    ODS & MODAL CASE HISTORIES

    BARRY T. CEASE, CEASE INDUSTRIAL CONSULTING

    FEBRUARY 20TH, 2009

    INTRODUCTION

    What is ODS analysis and why do we need it?What is Modal analysis and why do we need it?

    When should either technique be used?

    Example of how to collect ODS & Modal data (test unit)

    CASE HISTORY#1 ACCEPTANCE TESTING OF AHU FAN

    Equipment & problem description

    Route data, coastdown data & determination of offending frequencies

    Modal analysis of fan, motor & base

    Conclusions & recommendations

    CASE HISTORY#2 ACCEPTANCE TESTING OF WATER PUMP

    Equipment & problem description

    Route data results versus standards & determination of offending frequencies

    ODS analysis of pump, step 1 (baseline)

    ODS analysis of pump, step 2

    ODS analysis of pump, step 3

    Conclusions & recommendations

    QUESTIONS & CREDITS

    Modal Testing, Robert J. Sayer, PE, Vibration Institute 31st Annual Meeting, June 19th, 2007

    Applied Modal & ODS Analysis, James E. Berry, PE, 2004

    Machinery Vibration Analysis 3, Volume 2, Vibration I nstitute, 1995

    Mechanical Vibrations, 2nd Edition, Singiresu S. Rao, 1990

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    What Is ODS?

    ODS stands for operating deflection shape.

    ODS analysis generates a computer model of your machinery that depicts its motion

    while running at operating speed & load. You literally see how your machine is

    moving as it operates. This modeling can be extremely useful to illuminate an

    otherwise elusive solution to machinery vibration problems.

    First, a CAD model of the machine or mechanical system is created (structure file).

    Second, detailed & meticulous vibration measurements are made on the machinetypically during normal operation. These measurements consist of both the amplitude

    & phase of vibration at one or multiple frequencies of interest all referenced to a

    common point.

    Finally, these field measurements are imposed on the model to generate visible

    animations of the model/machine at the distinct vibration frequencies of interest

    (typically the offending frequencies).

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    What Is Modal Analysis?

    Modal analysis identifies the frequencies & shapes your machine likes to vibrate at

    (natural frequencies) and compares these to the normal forces present on the machine

    to see if a match exists that produces an undesirable resonant condition.

    If a resonant condition is identified, common solutions involve the following: force

    reduction (ie: reducing the vibration forces present in the machine), tuning of the

    mechanical system (ie: adding or reducing mass or stiffness to the system at the right

    spots), or force movement (ie: changing the machine speed as possible to avoid the

    condition). The actual process of modal analysis is similar to that of ODS analysis except

    measurements are made while the machine is not running typically using a force

    hammer and one or more sensors. The hammer provides the input (force) and the

    sensor(s) measure the response (motion) at multiple points on the machine.

    These modal measurements are then processed thru a technique known as curve-

    fitting and then like ODS measurements, imposed on the model to produce animations

    that are analyzed.

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    PLOT 1: Vibration data measured during normal operation. Dominant vibration at 1,789 cpm or 1x RPM of

    machine (offending frequency).

    PLOT 2: Modal data measured while machine down. Note the strong response at 1,837 cpm which is near 1x RPM.

    Vibration Spectra .vs. Modal Data

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    When Should ODS or Modal Analysis Be Used? When standard vibration analysis techniques have failed to determine the exact

    problem.

    When resonance is suspected.

    An ODS or Modal job begins best with a determination of the offending frequencies of

    vibration usually made using standard, route vibration spectra.

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    Example: Collecting ODS Data From

    CMS Test Rotor Kit

    Machine operating.

    Determine reference point (typically use route data point with strong vibration at all

    offending frequencies).

    First roving point collected at reference point (ie: 1Y:1Y).

    Continue collecting other points all along machine at predetermined points.

    Both the total number of points collected as well as the point locations are key to howaccurate the model animation will represent reality (ie: spatial aliasing).

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    Example: Collecting Modal Data From

    CMS Test Rotor Kit

    Machine not operating.

    Determine reference (driving) point. Like ODS analysis above, we want to use a point

    with strong vibration at all offending frequencies, but for modal analysis, we must be

    even more picky by applying the impact & measuring the response at many points

    until good representation of all offending frequencies is found (driving point).

    First roving point collected at driving point (ie: 1Y:1Y).

    Usually, we rove around with the sensor(s) and apply impact at the driving point, but

    this isnt necessary. We could also rove around with the hammer with similar results

    although getting a good impact at all points is typically difficult.

    Continue collecting other points all along machine at predetermined points.

    Like ODS analysis, both the total number of points collected as well as the point

    locations are key to how accurate the model animation will represent reality (ie: spatial

    aliasing).

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    Case History#1: Acceptance Testing Of AHU Fan

    Equipment & Problem Description

    Newly installed AHU Fan operating atmedical facility.

    Vibration acceptance testing requiredfor all rotating equipment at facility.

    Fan OEM contacted for vibration

    specifications - maximum acceptablevibration at 0.35 ips-pk.

    Isolated, center-hung, centrifugal fandriven thru v-belts by a 4-poleinduction motor operating on avariable speed drive.

    Entire machine supported by 4-ea

    spring isolators mounted on floorarranged per diagram at right.

    Two spring isolators are also mountedbetween the fan frame and wall tocounter fan thrust.

    Motor

    Fan

    4-ea Floor

    Isolators2-ea Wall

    Isolators

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    INITIAL DATA & FINDINGS, PART 1

    Initial vibration data was collected on bothfan & motor at 100% speed and overall levels

    were compared to OEM specifications.

    Because this machine operated on a variable

    speed drive with normal operation anywhere

    between 50 and 100% full speed, coastdown

    data was collected between this speed

    range.

    Unfortunately, this machine failed to stay

    within OEM specs both at 100% speed and at

    many points between 50 & 100% speed.

    Maximum vibration levels occurred not at

    100% speed, but at lower speeds suggesting

    possible resonance problems.

    Offending speeds/frequencies were

    identified from coastdown data atapproximately 1,500, 1,800 & 1,900 cpm.

    Field observations noted the entire machine

    visibly jumped when the machine speed

    was set to 90-95% and motion at the motor

    outboard isolator seemed worst.

    Measurement Point

    Vibration @

    100% Speed

    Maximum

    Vibration

    Level

    Fan Speed @

    Max Vibration

    OEM

    Vibration

    Spec

    Motor, Outboard,

    Horizontal 1.289 n/a n/a 0.35

    Motor, Outboard -

    Vertical 1.475 n/a n/a 0.35

    Motor, Inboard -

    Horizontal 0.955 n/a n/a 0.35

    Motor, Inboard -

    Vertical 1.027 n/a n/a 0.35

    Motor, Inboard - Axial 1.205 n/a n/a 0.35

    Fan, Inboard -

    Horizontal 1.929 3.11 1,903 0.35

    Fan, Inboard - Vertical 0.605 0.45 1,495 0.35

    Fan, Inboard - Axial 0.257 n/a n/a 0.35

    Fan, Outboard -

    Horizontal 0.797 2.60 1,492 0.35

    Fan, Outboard - Vertical 0.672 0.65 1,805 0.35

    Fan, Outboard - Axial 0.258 n/a n/a 0.35

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    INITIAL DATA & FINDINGS, PART 2

    AHU SF1.3 MOTOR & FAN, OVERALL VIBRATION AT FULL SPEED

    0

    0.5

    1

    1.5

    2

    2.5

    MOH MOV MIH MIV MIA FIH FIV FIA FOH FOV FOA

    MEASUREMENT POINT

    OVERALLVIBRATION(IPS-PK

    Plot of overall vibration levels at all measurement points at full speed.

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    SPECTRAL DATA AT FULL SPEED

    SF-1.3

    CPM

    0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 14,000 16,000 18,000 20,000 22,000 24,000 26,00026,000 28,000 30,000

    in/s0-

    pk

    0

    0.2

    0.4

    0.6

    0.8

    1

    1.2

    1.4

    1.6

    1.8

    2

    1.821 in/s1987.5 CPMCursor A:

    O/All 1.938 in/s 0-pk

    1.4

    0

    1.4

    0

    1.4

    0

    Fan, Outboard

    Horizontal

    Vel Spec 60000 CPM

    12/27/2007 4:45:23 PM

    O/All 0.772 in/s 0-pk

    Fan, Inboard

    Horizontal

    Vel Spec 60000 CPM

    12/27/2007 4:42:59 PM

    O/All 1.938 in/s 0-pk

    Motor, Outboard

    Vertical

    Vel Spec 60000 CPM

    12/27/2007 4:34:40 PM

    O/All 1.363 in/s 0-pk

    Motor, Outboard

    Horizontal

    Vel Spec 60000 CPM

    12/27/2007 4:33:35 PM

    O/All 1.276 in/s 0-pk

    Spectral data from points of high vibration at full speed (MOH, MOV, FIH & FOH). Dominant

    vibration in all spectra occurs at top fan speed of 1,987 cpm or 33.1 Hz.

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    FAN COASTDOWN DATA, BODE PLOTS

    Bode Plot - 1X - SF-1.3 - Fan, Inboard - HorizontalVel Freq 30000 CPM [Tach]

    CPM

    800 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600 1,800 2,000

    d

    e

    g

    -60

    -40

    -20

    0

    20

    40

    60

    80

    3.108in/s 0-pk,55.506deg @1903.091CPM(1903RPM)

    CPM800 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600 1,800 2,000

    in

    /s

    0

    -p

    k

    0

    0.5

    1

    1.5

    2

    2.5

    3

    Vel Freq 30000CPM [Tach]

    Bode Plot - 1X - SF-1.3 - Fan, Outboard - HorizontalVel Freq 30000 CPM [Tach]

    CPM

    800 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600 1,800 2,000

    d

    e

    g

    -60

    -40

    -20

    0

    20

    40

    60

    80

    100 2.6in/s 0-pk,31.233deg @1496.278CPM(1492RPM)

    CPM800 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600 1,800 2,000

    in

    /s

    0

    -p

    k

    0

    0.2

    0.4

    0.6

    0.8

    1

    1.2

    1.4

    1.6

    1.8

    2

    2.2

    2.4

    2.6

    Vel Freq 30000CPM [Tach]

    PLOT 14: Coastdown data at fan, inboard, horizontal

    (FIH) position in Bode format shows suspected natural

    frequency at approximately 1,900 cpm (31.667 Hz). The

    highest vibration level on the fan was measured at this

    point at 1,903 rpm at 3.11 ips-pk!!

    PLOT 15: Coastdown data at fan, outboard, horizontal

    (FOH) position in Bode format shows suspected natural

    frequency at approximately 1,500 cpm (25 Hz). The

    highest vibration level measured at this point occurred at

    1,495 rpm at 2.60 ips-pk!!

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    INTERFERENCE DATA (MOTOR & FAN SPEEDS)

    % Full Speed Fan RPM 1x Fan 2x Fan 1x Motor 2x Motor fn1 fn2 fn3

    25 500 500 999 446 892 1,500 1,800 1,900

    30 599 599 1,199 535 1,070 1,500 1,800 1,900

    35 699 699 1,399 624 1,249 1,500 1,800 1,900

    40 799 799 1,598 714 1,427 1,500 1,800 1,900

    45 899 899 1,798 803 1,606 1,500 1,800 1,900

    50 999 999 1,998 892 1,784 1,500 1,800 1,900

    55 1,099 1,099 2,198 981 1,962 1,500 1,800 1,900

    60 1,199 1,199 2,398 1,070 2,141 1,500 1,800 1,900

    65 1,299 1,299 2,597 1,160 2,319 1,500 1,800 1,900

    70 1,399 1,399 2,797 1,249 2,498 1,500 1,800 1,900

    75 1,499 1,499 2,997 1,338 2,676 1,500 1,800 1,900

    80 1,598 1,598 3,197 1,427 2,854 1,500 1,800 1,900

    85 1,698 1,698 3,397 1,516 3,033 1,500 1,800 1,900

    90 1,798 1,798 3,596 1,606 3,211 1,500 1,800 1,900

    95 1,898 1,898 3,796 1,695 3,390 1,500 1,800 1,900

    100 1,998 1,998 3,996 1,784 3,568 1,500 1,800 1,900

    Interference data table. Forcing frequencies .vs. suspected natural frequencies.

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    INTERFERENCE DIAGRAM

    INTERFERENCE DIAGRAM, AHU FAN

    0

    500

    1,000

    1,500

    2,000

    2,500

    3,000

    3,500

    4,000

    4,500

    500 600 700 800 900 1,000 1,100 1,200 1,300 1,400 1,500 1,600 1,700 1,800 1,900 2,000

    FAN SPEED (RPM)

    FORCINGF

    REQUENCY

    (CPM)

    1x Fan

    2x Fan

    1x Motor

    2x Motor

    fn1

    fn2

    fn3

    Interference diagram of fan & motor speeds .vs. suspected natural frequencies at 1,500, 1,800 & 1,900 cpm.

    Potential interference occurs at approximately 750, 850, 900, 950, 1000, 1075, 1,500, 1675, 1,800, 1,900 & 2,000 rpm. 15

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    MODAL ANALYSIS OF AHU FAN

    A Simple CAD model of the fan,motor & base was created andmodal data collected.

    This modal data was imposed onthe model appropriately toidentify the natural frequencies ofthe mechanical system.

    The known offending frequencieswere compared with naturalfrequencies found to identify amatch that would result inresonance condition.

    Two natural frequencies (modes)were identified which most likely

    are being excited by the fanspeeds as: 26.1 & 31.1 Hz or 1,566& 1,866 cpm.

    Both these modes involvedistortion of the machine basenear the motor.

    Simple CAD Model of AHU fan.

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    MODAL ANALYSIS 26.1 Hz Mode

    Modal animation at 26.1 Hz of AHU fan & motor

    inboard. Note distortion of machine frame near

    motor.

    Modal animation at 26.1 Hz of AHU fan & motor

    outboard. Note distortion of machine frame near

    motor.

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    MODAL ANALYSIS 31.1 Hz Mode

    Modal animation at 31.1 Hz of AHU fan & motor

    inboard. Note distortion of machine frame near motor.

    Modal animation at 31.1 Hz of AHU fan & motor

    outboard. Note distortion of machine frame near motor.

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    CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS, AHU FAN

    1) This fan failed OEM vibration specifications due primarily to resonances identified in

    the machine frame at 26.1 & 31.1 Hz.

    2) Unbalance may exist in the fan, but its contribution is minor by comparison to the

    resonances identified. If balancing is done to reduce forces, perform at 1,200 rpm fan

    speed or lower to avoid resonances and associated balance difficulties.

    3) The isolator near the motor outboard may be loose with the floor. Please inspect &

    repair as needed.4) Resolving the resonance issues will likely involve either adding an additional pair of

    isolators between the fan & motor or stiffening the machine frame near the motor or

    both.

    5) Stiffening the machine frame might be accomplished by welding either X bracing

    inside the base near the motor or welding plate onto the machine frame for the motor

    base to rest on.

    6) A slightly larger AHU fan of similar design with six isolators instead of four was also

    tested as part of this job this six isolator fan passed acceptance testing at all speeds.

    7) These conclusions were presented to the customer along with documentation. Months

    later I checked with plant personnel who informed me my customer had opted to

    balance the fan with disappointing results.

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    CASE HISTORY#2 - ACCEPTANCE TESTING OF HIGH

    PRESSURE WATER PUMP

    Equipment & Problem Description

    Newly installed critical high pressure

    water pump at plant.

    Plant vibration specs called for maximum

    vibration levels of 0.10 ips-pk.

    At first glance, many problems wereseen with the design & layout of the

    pump & piping.

    What follows are vibration spectral &

    ods data at progressive stages of our

    attempt to bring this pump into plant

    specs.

    Initial state of newly installed water pump. What

    is wrong with this design & layout?

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    BASELINE OVERALL LEVELS 9/16/08

    Plant vibration specs called for overall levels no greater than 0.10 ips-pk.

    Both the motor & pump failed specs during baseline measurements taken on 9/16.

    Highest levels were seen at pump with much higher than expected thrust levels.

    Movement could be felt at the floor while collecting data.

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    BASELINE SPECTRA 9/16/08

    Pump spectra from 9/16/08 shows dominant vibration at the vane-pass frequency (4x rpm) of the pump.

    A higher than normal vibration level at this frequency generally indicates flow problems of some sort with

    the pump. From the photo earlier, what did you see that could be causing flow problems at this pump?

    Horizontal measurement shows high 1x & 2x rpm vibration as well as vane-pass.

    Thus, our offending vibration frequencies are primarily 1x, 2x & 4x rpm for this machine on 9/16/08

    (baseline).

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    BASELINE ODS 9/18/08 MOTION @ 1xRPM (3,590 cpm)

    Pump maximum vibration at this

    frequency occurred at the pump,

    inboard, horizontal measurement

    (PIH) at 0.05 ips-pk.

    Note 180 degree radial motion

    across the coupling at this key

    frequency. Shaft alignment & softfoot are suspect.

    Note movement of both machine

    pedestal & surrounding floor

    suggesting significant problems

    with this machine foundation.

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    BASELINE ODS 9/18/08 MOTION @ 2xRPM (7,180 cpm)

    Pump maximum vibration at this

    frequency occurred at the pump,

    inboard, horizontal measurement

    (PIH) at 0.08 ips-pk.

    Note vertical movement of entire

    pedestal & surrounding floor at

    this frequency (120 Hz) again

    suggesting significant problems

    exist with this machine

    foundation.

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    BASELINE ODS 9/18/08 MOTION @ 4xRPM (14,400 cpm)

    Pump maximum vibration at this

    frequency occurred at the pump,

    inboard, vertical measurement

    (PIV) at 0.24 ips-pk.

    Note thrusting of both pump

    suction area and entire pump

    rotor. I suspect this is due in part

    to turbulence at the pump

    suction from elbow entry.

    Note continued pedestal &

    foundation movement.

    Note little movement at motor.

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    BASELINE ODS 9/18/08 MOTION @ 8xRPM (28,800 cpm)

    Pump maximum vibration at this

    frequency occurred at the pump,

    inboard, axial measurement (PIA)

    at 0.04 ips-pk.

    Note continued thrusting of

    pump & pump suction at this

    frequency. Note relatively little motion of the

    motor or pedestal at this

    frequency.

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    CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS, 9/18/08

    CONFIGURATION

    1) The suction piping entering the pump requires modification to allow for a minimum of

    5 pipe diameters of straight length before entering the pump (10 diameters length

    preferred). The presence of the elbow at the pump suction is no doubt causing

    excessive turbulence in the fluid flow as it enters the pump which in turn is exciting the

    pump vanepass frequency.

    2) The shaft alignment is questionable due to the 180 degree radial motion across the

    coupling. Please recheck shaft alignment & soft foot and correct as necessary to plant

    specs.

    3) The machine pedestal & surrounding floor appear loose from the ground. Movement

    of the pedestal & floor were clearly seen in ODS at both 1x & 4x rpm.

    4) Both motor & pump were hot to touch and low air flow was noted at the motor.Uncertainty exists as to the existing & proper lube for pump. Install larger fan at motor

    endbell & change oil to OEM specs.

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    PUMP & PIPING CONFIGURATION 10/2/08

    1) The suction piping was modified per

    9/18/08 suggestions.

    2) The alignment was checked &

    reportedly corrected to plant specs.

    Soft feet were reportedly identified

    and corrected.

    3) A new pump rotor was installed with

    an impeller reportedly balanced to

    plant specs.

    4) A recirculation line was added.

    5) A larger motor fan was added.

    6) The pump oil was changed to an ISO 68weight per OEM specs.

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    OVERALL LEVELS, 10/2/08

    Unfortunately, both motor & pump vibration levels actually increased with the 10/2/08

    modifications.

    Motor vertical measurements were the only ones that decreased.

    Both motor & pump remained out of plant vibration specs.

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    SPECTRAL DATA 10/2/08

    High vibration at 1x, 2x & 4x rpm (vane-pass) remained in all pump spectra.

    New appearance of vibration at 3x rpm with 10/2/08 modifications not seen in baseline data.

    Highest vibration levels remain at 4x rpm (vane-pass).

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    ODS 10/2/08 MOTION @ 1xRPM (3,590 cpm)

    Pump maximum vibration at this

    frequency occurred at the pump,

    inboard, axial measurement (PIA)

    at 0.12 ips-pk.

    Note the excessive horizontal

    movement of the newly modified

    pump suction piping at this key

    frequency. Notice how much more the piping

    is moving when compared to

    motion at either the pump or

    motor.

    Could the solution to the bad

    actor at your plant be found at the

    piping or ducting?

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    ODS 10/2/08 MOTION @ 2xRPM (7,180 cpm)

    Pump maximum vibration at this

    frequency occurred at the pump,

    inboard, axial measurement (PIA)

    at 0.08 ips-pk.

    As in the earlier ODS at 1x rpm,

    note how piping motion is much

    greater than that seen at either

    the pump or motor. Note the near perfect 2nd mode

    motion (sinusoidal) of the

    horizontal run of discharge

    piping.

    Note the excessive vibration of

    both the vertical run of discharge

    piping as well as the newly

    installed recirculation line (1st

    mode).

    Note how total motion of the

    discharge piping seems to pull

    the pump in the axial or thrust

    direction.

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    ODS 10/2/08 MOTION @ 3xRPM (10,800 cpm)

    Pump maximum vibration at thisfrequency occurred at the pump,

    inboard, horizontal measurement

    (PIH) at 0.16 ips-pk.

    Again, notice how the piping motion

    dwarfs that seen at either pump or

    motor.

    Note how excessive motion of therecirculation line (1st Mode) is

    pulling the pump.

    Note how excessive motion of the

    suction line is also pulling the

    pump.

    Note the excessive motion in the

    short section of discharge piping

    between the recirculation line &

    pump discharge.

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    ODS 10/2/08 MOTION @ 4xRPM (14,400 cpm)

    Pump maximum vibration at this

    frequency occurred at the pump,

    inboard, horizontal measurement

    (PIH) at 0.36 ips-pk.

    Again, notice how much more the

    piping is moving (vibrating) compared

    to either the pump or motor.

    Note how motion of the recirculationline at this key frequency is by far the

    most and resembles a possible 2nd

    mode.

    Note how motion at the suction piping

    remains high as well.

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    ODS 10/2/08 MOTION @ 8xRPM (28,800 cpm)

    Pump maximum vibration at this

    frequency occurred at the pump,

    inboard, axial measurement (PIA) at

    0.05 ips-pk.

    Again, notice how motion of the

    piping dwarfs that seen at either

    motor or pump.

    Note the excessive motion of the

    discharge piping here.

    Note how motion at the recirculation

    line is relatively small when

    compared to earlier frequencies.

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    INSPECTION RESULTS 10/2/08

    A close inspection of the piping found

    a broken discharge pipe hanger just

    above the horizontal pipe run in the

    ceiling.

    It was unknown how long this hanger

    had been broken, but its absence no

    doubt added flexibility to thedischarge piping run.

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    CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS, 10/02/08

    CONFIGURATION

    1) Remove the recirculation line if possible. The addition of the new recirculation line has had a

    negative effect on machine vibration levels due to multiple suspected resonances occurring there.

    2) Like the recirculation line above, motion of the discharge piping at multiple frequencies is having a

    negative effect on machine vibration. Add additional support to the discharge piping at the points

    where high motion is observed in the ODS animations. If possible, try adding support from at leasttwo additional points.

    3) Repair or replace the broken discharge hanger found at the ceiling.

    4) Provide additional support (if possible) under the suction piping as excessive motion continues

    here.

    5) No soft foot records were identified from the alignment job performed since 9/16/08 on this

    machine. Please perform another soft foot and alignment check on this machine, make corrections

    as necessary and document results.

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    PUMP & PIPING CONFIGURATION 10/16/08

    1) A new, larger standpipe was added under

    the suction piping for better support.

    2) A new support was added to the discharge

    piping at the nearby wall.

    3) A new stiffening connection was added

    between the discharge & suction piping

    above the recirculation line.4) The recirculation line was not removed.

    5) The broken discharge hanger was not

    repaired or replaced.

    6) Pump soft foot corrections were made and

    documented. Machine alignment is

    documented to plant specs.

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    OVERALL LEVELS, 10/16/08

    Both motor & pump overall vibration levels dropped significantly with the 10/16/08

    modifications.

    Motor overall vibration levels are now below plant spec at every measurement point.

    Pump overall vibration levels are much better, but remain out of plant specs with highest

    levels being seen at the pump horizontal measurement.

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    SPECTRAL DATA 10/16/08

    Significantly reduced vibration levels at all offending frequencies is seen in all pump spectra.

    Remaining vibration still occurring at 1x, 2x, 3x & 4x rpm (offending frequencies).

    Vibration at 4x rpm (vane-pass), although reduced, remains the dominant vibration

    frequency in most measurements.

    Vibration at 3x rpm, although reduced, is the highest single source of vibration in all three

    pump measurements.

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    ODS 10/16/08 MOTION @ 1xRPM (3,590 cpm)

    Pump maximum vibration at this

    frequency occurred at the pump,

    inboard, axial measurement (PIA) at

    0.12 ips-pk.

    Notice how motion of the piping is

    much greater than that observed at

    either the pump or motor.

    Note how now both the discharge &

    suction piping are flexing in the axial(thrust) plane and are pulling the

    pump with them.

    Notice how the motor is virtually

    still at this key frequency any

    alignment or coupling problems are

    now unlikely here.

    Both the addition of the new

    stiffening connection between

    suction & discharge as well as the

    continued existence of the

    recirculation line appear to have

    negative effects on machine vibration

    (transmission path).

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    ODS 10/16/08 MOTION @ 2xRPM (7,180 cpm)

    Pump maximum vibration at this

    frequency occurred at the pump,

    inboard, horizontal measurement

    (PIH) at 0.05 ips-pk.

    The newly installed discharge

    piping support at the wall was

    found both loose from the wall and

    the piping. This looseness is at least partly to

    blame for the excessive motion of

    the discharge piping seen at or near

    the location of this new support.

    Both the newly installed stiffening

    connection between discharge &

    suction piping as well as the

    recirculation line must be

    eliminated to reduce machine

    vibration levels.

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    ODS 10/16/08 MOTION @ 3xRPM (10,800 cpm)

    Pump maximum vibration at thisfrequency occurred at the pump,

    inboard, horizontal measurement

    (PIH) at 0.14 ips-pk.

    Note the excessive horizontal motion

    of the discharge piping at this

    frequency with maximum deflection

    occurring somewhere between the

    recirculation line & discharge valve.

    The recirculation line should be

    removed.

    Horizontal bracing of the discharge

    line somewhere between the

    recirculation line & discharge valve

    may be necessary to eliminate this

    vibration. Only consider thismodification after the glaring

    problems mentioned earlier are

    corrected and high vibration levels

    persist.

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    ODS 10/16/08 MOTION @ 4xRPM (14,400 cpm)

    Pump maximum vibration at this

    frequency occurred at the pump,

    inboard, horizontal measurement

    (PIH) at 0.12 ips-pk.

    Both the recirculation line as well

    as the newly installed stiffening

    connection continue their

    negative effects on machinevibration levels.

    Again, notice how little both the

    motor & pump are moving when

    compared to the piping.

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    ODS 10/16/08 MOTION @ 8xRPM (28,800 cpm)

    Pump maximum vibration at thisfrequency occurred at the pump,

    inboard, axial measurement (PIA) at

    0.02 ips-pk.

    From the earlier spectral plots,

    vibration at this frequency is small

    when compared to the others.

    Machine vibration levels at thisfrequency could be reduced by

    removing the stiffening

    connection between discharge &

    suction lines.

    The suction pipe stand is vibrating

    excessively at this frequency in the

    horizontal direction.

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    CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS, 10/16/08

    CONFIGURATION

    1) Remove the recirculation line & stiffening connection. Excessive motion (vibration) was seen at

    both the recirculation line & newly installed stiffening connection at many frequencies. Remove

    these two piping components to reduce machine vibration levels.

    2) Tighten up the newly installed support between the discharge piping and wall.

    3) Repair the broken discharge hanger located in the ceiling.

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    QUESTIONS & CREDITS

    1) Modal Testing, Robert J. Sayer, PE, Vibration Institute 31st Annual Meeting, June 19th,

    2007

    2) Applied Modal & ODS Analysis, James E. Berry, PE, 2004

    3) Machinery Vibration Analysis 3, Volume 2, Vibration Institute, 1995

    4) Mechanical Vibrations, 2nd Edition, Singiresu S. Rao, 1990

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