AGMA6011-I03 - Specification For High Speed Helical Gear Units

ANSI/AGMA 6011- I03
(Revision of ANSI/AGMA 6011--H98)
ANSI/AGMA 6011- I03
Specification for High Speed Helical Gear

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AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD
American
National
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Specification for High Speed Helical Gear Units

ANSI/AGMA 6011--I03
[Revision of ANSI/AGMA 6011--H98]
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[Tables or other self--supporting sections may be referenced. Citations should read: See
AGMA AGMA 6011--I03, Specification for High Speed Helical Gear Units, published by the
American Gear Manufacturers Association, 500 Montgomery Street, Suite 350,
Alexandria, Virginia 22314, http://www.agma.org.]
Approved February 12, 2004
ABSTRACT
This standard includes design, lubrication, bearings, testing and rating for single and double helical external
tooth, parallel shaft speed reducers or increasers. Units covered include those operating with at least one stage
having a pitch line velocity equal to or greater than 35 meters per second or rotational speeds greater than 4500
rpm and other stages having pitch line velocities equal to or greater than 8 meters per second.
Published by
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Copyright 2003 by American Gear Manufacturers Association
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ANSI/AGMA 6011--I03
Contents
Page
Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
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Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2
Normative references . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
3
Symbols, terminology and definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
4
Design considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
5
Rating of gears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
6
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
7
Vibration and sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
8
Functional testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
9
Vendor and purchaser data exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Bibliography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Annexes
Service factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A simplified method for verifying scuffing resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lateral rotor dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Systems considerations for high speed gear drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illustrative example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembly designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purchasers data sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Figures
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Amplification factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Tables
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2
3
4
5
6
7
Symbols used in equations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Recommended accuracy grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Recommended maximum length--to--diameter (L/d) ratios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Hydrodynamic babbitt bearing design limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Dynamic factor as a function of accuracy grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Recommended lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Casing vibration levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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ANSI/AGMA 6011--I03
Foreword
[The foreword, footnotes and annexes, if any, in this document are provided for
informational purposes only and are not to be construed as a part of ANSI/AGMA Standard
6011--I03, Specification for High Speed Helical Gear Units.]
The first high speed gear unit standard, AGMA 421.01, was adopted as a tentative standard
in October, 1943. It contained formulas for computing the durability horsepower rating of
gearing, allowable shaft stresses, and included a short table of application factors. AGMA
421.01 was revised and adopted as a full status standard in September, 1947 and issued as
AGMA 421.02.
The High Speed Gear Committee began work on the revision of AGMA 421.02 in 1951,
which included: classification of applications not previously listed; changing the application
factors from K values to equivalent Service Factors; revision of the rating formula to allow
for the use of heat treated gearing; and develop a uniform selection method for high speed
gear units. This Uniform Selection Method Data Sheet became AGMA 421.03A.
AGMA 421.03 was approved as a revision by the AGMA membership in October, 1954.
The standard was reprinted as AGMA 421.04 in June, 1957. It included the correction of
typographical errors and the addition of a paragraph on pinion proportions and bearing
span, which had been approved by the committee for addition to the standard at the
October, 1955 meeting.
In October, 1959 the Committee undertook revisions to cover developments in the design,
manufacture, and operation of high speed units with specific references to high hardness
materials and sound level limits. The revisions were incorporated in AGMA 421.05 which
was approved by the AGMA membership as of October 22, 1963.
The significant changes of 421.06 from 421.05 were: minimum pitch line speed was
increased to 5000 feet per minute (25 meters per second); strength and durability ratings
were changed; and some service factors were added. AGMA 421.06 was approved by the
High Speed Gear Committee as of June 27, 1968, and by the AGMA membership as of
November 26, 1968.
ANSI/AGMA 6011--G92 was a revision of 421.06 approved by the AGMA membership in
October, 1991. The most significant changes were the adaptation of ratings per
ANSI/AGMA 2001--B88 and the addition of normal design limits for babbitted bearings.
ANSI/AGMA 6011--G92 used application factor and not service factor.
ANSI/AGMA 6011--H98 was a further refinement of ANSI/AGMA 6011--G92. One of the
most significant changes was the conversion to an all metric standard. The rating methods
were changed to be per ANSI/AGMA 2101--C95 which is the metric version of ANSI/AGMA
2001--C95. To provide uniform rating practices, clearly defined rating factors were included
in the standard (ANSI/AGMA 6011--H98). While some equations may slightly change to
conform to metric practices, no substantial changes were made to the rating practice for
durability and strength rating. In addition, minimum pitch line velocity was raised from 25
m/s to 35 m/s and minimum rotational speed increased to 4000 rpm.
AGMA has reverted to the term service factor in their standards, which was reflected in
ANSI/AGMA 6011--H98. The service factor approach is more descriptive of enclosed gear
drive applications and can be defined as the combined effects of overload, reliability,
desired life, and other application related factors. The service factor is applied only to the
gear tooth rating, rather than to the ratings of all components. Components are designed
based on the service power and the guidelines given in this standard.
In continued recognition of the effects of scuffing in the rating of the gear sets, additional
information on scuffing resistance was added to annex B of ANSI/AGMA 6011--H98.
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ANSI/AGMA 6011--I03
AGMA 427.01 has been withdrawn. The information found in AGMA 427.01 was included in
annex D of ANSI/AGMA 6011--H98.
ANSI/AGMA 6011--I03 is a further refinement to ANSI/AGMA 6011--H98. Symbols have
been changed where possible to conform with ANSI/AGMA 2101--C95 and ISO standards.
The minimum rotational speed has been increased to 4500 rpm. Helix angle limits have
changed, and a minimum axial contact ratio limit has been added. The L/D limits have
changed, and use of modified leads is now encouraged with the use of predicted rotor
deflection and distortion. Bearing load design limits have also changed. For gear tooth
accuracy, reference is now made to ANSI/AGMA 2015--1--A01 rather than to ANSI/AGMA
2000--A88. The Zn and Yn life factors now have a maximum rather than a minimum limit
when the number of load cycles exceeds 1010. A table of dynamic factor as a function of
accuracy grade has been added. References to AGMA oil grades have been removed; now
only ISO viscosity grades are listed. To facilitate communications between purchaser and
vendor, an annex with data sheets has been added.
Realistic evaluation of the various rating factors of ANSI/AGMA 6011--I03 requires specific
knowledge and judgment which come from years of accumulated experience in designing,
manufacturing and operating high speed gear units. This input has been provided by the
AGMA High Speed Gear Committee.
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The first draft of AGMA 6011--I03 was made in May, 2001. It was approved by the AGMA
membership in October, 2003. It was approved as an American National Standard on
February 12, 2004.
Suggestions for improvement of this standard will be welcome. They should be sent to the
American Gear Manufacturers Association, 500 Montgomery Street, Suite 350, Alexandria,
Virginia 22314.

ANSI/AGMA 6011--I03
PERSONNEL of the AGMA Helical Enclosed Drives High Speed Unit Committee
Chairman: John B. Amendola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAAG Gear AG
ACTIVE MEMBERS
E. Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lufkin Industries, Inc.
J.M. Rinaldo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Atlas Copco Compressors, Inc.
W. Toner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Siemens Demag Delaval Turbomachinery, Inc.
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ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
A. Adams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K.O. Beckman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A.S. Cohen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
W. Crosher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G.A. DeLange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H. Ernst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R. Gregory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
M. Hamilton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L. Hennauer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
O.A. LaBath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L. Lloyd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
M.P. Starr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F.A. Thoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F.C. Uherek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
U. Weller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D.G. Woodley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Textron Power Transmission

Lufkin Industries, Inc.
Engranes y Maquinaria Arco, S.A.
Flender Corporation
Hansen Transmissions
HSB
Turner Uni--Drive Company
Flender Graffenstaden
BHS Getriebe GmbH
Gear Consulting Services of Cincinnati, LLC
Lufkin Industries, Inc.
Falk Corporation
F.A. Thoma, Inc.
Flender Corporation
MAAG Gear AG
Shell Oil Products U.S.

ANSI/AGMA 6011--I03
American National Standard --
2 Normative references
Specification for High

Speed Helical Gear Units
The following standards contain provisions which,

through reference in this text, constitute provisions of
this American National Standard. At the time of
publication, the editions indicated were valid. All
standards are subject to revision, and parties to
agreements based on this American National Standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of
applying the most recent editions of the standards
indicated below.
This high speed helical gear unit standard is

provided as a basis for improved communication
regarding:
--
establishment of uniform criteria for rating;
--
guidance for design considerations; and,
-- identification of the unique features of high

speed gear units.
1.1 Application
Operational characteristics such as lubrication,
maintenance, vibration limits and testing are discussed. This standard is applicable to enclosed high
speed, external toothed, single and double helical
gear units of the parallel axis type. Units in this
classification are:
-- single stage units with pitch line velocities
equal to or greater than 35 meters per second or
rotational speeds greater than 4500 rpm;
-- multi--stage units with at least one stage having a pitch line velocity equal to or greater than 35
meters per second and other stages having pitch
line velocities equal to or greater than 8 meters
per second.
Limits specified are generally accepted design
limits. When specific experience exists for gear units
of similar requirements above or below these limits,
this experience may be applied.
Marine propulsion, aircraft, automotive, and
epicyclic gearing are not covered by this standard.
ANSI/AGMA 1010--E95, Appearance of Gear Teeth

-- Terminology of Wear and Failure
ANSI/AGMA 2015--1--A01, Accuracy Classification
System -- Tangential Measurements for Cylindrical
Gears
ANSI/AGMA 2101--C95, Fundamental Rating Factors and Calculation Methods for Involute Spur and
Helical Gear Teeth
ANSI/AGMA
6000--B96,
Specification
for
Measurement of Linear Vibration on Gear Units
ANSI/AGMA 6001--D97, Design and Selection of
Components for Enclosed Gear Drives
ANSI/AGMA 6025--D98, Sound for Enclosed
Helical, Herringbone, and Spiral Bevel Gear Drives
ISO 14635--1, Gears FZG test procedures Part
1: FZG test method A/8,3/90 for relative scuffing
load carrying capacity of oils
3 Symbols, terminology and definitions

3.1 Symbols
The symbols used in this standard are shown in table
1.
NOTE: The symbols and terms contained in this document may vary from those used in other AGMA standards.
Users of this standard should assure
themselves that they are using these symbols and
terms in the manner indicated herein.

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1 Scope
ANSI/AGMA 6011--I03
Table 1 -- Symbols used in equations

Symbol
A
Act
AF
CSF
CRE
cp
DJ
d
Fd
Ft
KB
KH
KHe
KHma
KHmc
KHpm
Ks
KSF
Kv
L
Ncm
Ncp
Nct
Nmc
nL
Pa
Payu
Pazu
PL
PS
QLUBE
SJ
SM
Umax
W
Wcpl
Wr
YN
Y
ZN
ZR
ZW
T
FP
HP
Term
Allowable double amplitude of unfiltered vibration
Amplitude at Nct
Amplification factor
Service factor for pitting resistance
Critical response envelope
Specific heat of lubricant
Nominal bearing bore diameter
Pinion operating pitch diameter
Incremental dynamic load
Transmitted tangential load
Rim thickness factor
Load distribution factor
Mesh alignment correction factor
Mesh alignment factor
Lead correction factor
Pinion proportion modifier
Size factor
Service factor for bending strength
Dynamic factor
Face width including gap
Initial (lesser) speed at 0.707 peak amplitude (critical)
Final (greater) speed at 0.707 peak amplitude (critical)
Rotor first critical, center frequency
Maximum continuous rotor speed
Number of stress cycles
Allowable transmitted power for the gear set
Allowable transmitted power for bending strength at unity
service factor
Allowable transmitted power for pitting resistance at unity
service factor
Power loss
Service power of enclosed drive
Lubricant flow
Diametral clearance
Separation margin
Amount of residual rotor unbalance
Journal static loading
Half weight of coupling and spacer
Total weight of rotor
Stress cycle factor for bending strength
Temperature factor
Stress cycle factor for pitting resistance
Surface condition factor for pitting resistance
Hardness ratio factor for pitting resistance
Change in lubricant temperature
Allowable bending stress number
Allowable contact stress number
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Units
mm
mm
-- --- -rpm
kJ/(kgC)
mm
mm
N
N
-- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- -mm
rpm
rpm
rpm
rpm
-- -kW
kW
kW
kW
kW
kg/sec
mm
rpm
g--mm
kg
kg
kg
-- --- --- --- --- -_C
N/mm2
N/mm2
Reference
paragraph
7.5
7.3.3.3
7.3.3.3
5.2
7.3.3.3
8.2.5
Table 4
4.6
5.3.3
5.3.3
5.4
5.3.2
5.3.2
5.3.2
5.3.2
5.3.2
5.3
5.2
5.3.3
4.6
7.3.3.3
7.3.3.3
7.3.3.3
4.1
5.3.1
5.1
5.1
5.1
8.2.5
4.1
8.2.5
Table 4
7.3.3.3
7.4
7.4
7.3.3.2
7.3.3.2
5.4.1
5.3
5.3.1
5.3
5.3
8.2.5
5.5
5.5

3.2 Nomenclature
The terms used, wherever applicable, conform to the

following standards:
AGMA 904--C96, Metric Usage
ANSI/AGMA 1012--F90, Gear Nomenclature, Definitions of Terms with Symbols
ISO 701, International gear notation Symbols for
geometrical data
ANSI/AGMA 6011--I03
All components shall be capable of transmitting the

service power.
4.2 High transient torque levels
Where unusual torque variations develop peak
loads which exceed the application power by a ratio
greater than the service factor, CSF or KSF, specified
for the application, the magnitude and frequency of
such torque variations should be evaluated with
regard to the endurance and yield properties of the
materials used. See annex D and also ANSI/AGMA
2101--C95, subclause 16.3.
4.3 Torsional and lateral vibrations
This standard should be used in conjunction with

appropriate current AGMA standards. External
loads must be considered as acting in directions and
rotations producing the most unfavorable stresses
unless more specific information is available.
Allowances must be made for peak loads.
4.1 Service power, PS
Service power of an application is defined as the
maximum installed continuous power capacity of the
prime mover, unless specifically agreed to by the
purchaser and vendor. For example, for electric
motors, maximum continuous power will be the
motor nameplate power rating multiplied by the
motor service factor.
For gear units between two items of driven equipment, service power of such gears should normally
not be less than item (a) or (b) below, whichever is
greater.
a. 110 percent of the maximum power required
by the equipment driven by the gear;
b. maximum power of the driver prorated between the driven equipment, based on normal
power demands.
If maximum torque occurs at a speed other than
maximum continuous speed, this torque and its
corresponding speed shall be specified by the
purchaser. Maximum continuous speed, Nmc, is
normally the speed at least equal to 105% of the
specified (or nominal) pinion speed for variable
speed units and is the rated pinion speed for
constant speed units.
When an elastic system is subjected to externally

applied, cyclic or harmonic forces, the periodic
motion that results is called forced vibration. For the
systems in which high speed gears are typically
used, two modes of vibration are normally considered.
a) Lateral or radial vibration, which considers
shaft dynamic motion that is in a direction perpendicular to the shaft centerline; and
b) Torsional vibration, which considers the amplitude modulation of torque measured peak to
peak referenced to the axis of rotation.
In certain cases, axial or longitudinal vibration might
also be considered.
Because of the wide variation of gear driven
systems, clause 7 of this standard outlines areas
where proper assessment of the system may be
necessary. In addition, appropriate responsibility
between the vendor and purchaser must be clearly
delineated.
4.4 Tooth proportions and geometry
Any practical combination of tooth height, pressure
angle and helix angle may be used. However, it is
recommended that the gears have a minimum
working depth of 1.80 times the normal module, a
maximum normal pressure angle of 25 degrees, a
helix angle of 5 to 45 degrees, and a minimum axial
contact ratio of 1.1 per helix.
4.5 Recommended accuracy grade
Table 2 presents recommended ANSI/AGMA
2015--1--A01 accuracy grades as a function of pitch
line velocity. Based on experience and application,
other accuracy grades may be appropriate.

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4 Design considerations
Table 2 -- Recommended accuracy grades

Pitch line
velocity, m/s
35 100
100 160
Over 160
ANSI/AGMA 2015--1--A01
accuracy grade
A5
A4
A3
4.6 Pinion proportions

Table 3 presents maximum length--to--diameter (L/d)
ratios for material hardening methods in current use.
The L/d values shown in table 3 apply to helical gears
when designed to transmit the service power.
Generally, higher L/d ratios are permitted when
analytical load distribution methods are employed
that yield load distribution values, KH, that are less
than the value calculated per 5.3.2 at the maximum
L/d ratio per table 3. A detailed analytical method
should include, but not be limited to, bending and
torsional deflection and thermal distortion.
Table 3 Recommended maximum length--to-diameter (L/d) ratios
Hardening
method
Through hardened
Case hardened
Maximum L/d ratio

Double
Single
helical
helical
2.2
1.6
2.0
1.6
NOTE:
L = face width including gap, mm;
d = pinion operating pitch diameter, mm
No matter what the L/d ratio is, if the combination of

tooth and rotor deflection and distortion exceeds 25
mm for through hardened gears, or 18 mm for case
hardened gears, then an analytically determined
lead modification should be applied in order to
reduce the total mismatch to a magnitude below
these values. Determination of the combined tooth
and rotor deflection shall be based on the service
power. The modification is intended to provide a
uniform load distribution across the entire face width.
Working flanks of the pinion or gear wheel should be
modified when necessary to compensate for torsional and bending deflections and thermal distortion.
Gears with pitch line velocities in excess of 100 m/s
are particularly susceptible to thermal distortion.
Consideration should be given to the relationship of
lead modifications to gear tooth accuracy.
When a higher L/d ratio than tabulated in table 3 is
proposed, the gear vendor shall submit justification
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in the proposal for using the higher L/d ratio.

Purchasers should be notified when L/d ratios
exceed those in table 3. When operating conditions
other than gear rated power are specified by the
purchaser, such as the normal transmitted power,
the gear vendor shall consider in the analysis the
length of time and load range at which the gear unit
will operate at each condition so that the correct lead
modification can be determined. When modified
leads are to be furnished, purchaser and vendor
shall agree on the tooth contact patterns obtained in
the checking stand, housing or test stand.
4.7 Rotor construction
Several configurations may be applied in the
construction of rotors. The most commonly used are
listed below:
a) Integral shaft and gear element. This configuration is commonly used for pinions, smaller
gears, or rotating elements operating above a
pitch line velocity of 150 meters per second. The
pinion or gear, integral with its shaft, is machined
from a single blank;
b) Solid blank shrunk on a shaft. The shrink fit
may be used either with or without a mechanical
torque transmitting device (such as key or spline).
When no torque transmitting device is used, the
shrink fit must provide ample capacity to transmit
torque when considering centrifugal and thermal
effects. When a torque transmitting device is
used, the shrink fit must provide ample location
support when considering centrifugal and thermal
effects;
c) Fabricated gear. A forged rim is welded directly to the fabricated substructure producing a
one--piece welded gear. The shaft may be a part
of the weldment. Fabricated gears should be analyzed to consider centrifugal and thermal stresses
and fatigue life. Maximum pitch line velocity for
welded gear construction is 130 meters per second;
d) Forged rim shrunk onto a substructure.
The substructure may be forged, cast, or fabricated. The shaft may be a part of the substructure.
Shrunk rims shall consider stresses and torque
transmitting capacity due to fit, centrifugal, and
thermal effects (refer to item b). The normal design limit for this type of construction is 60 meters
per second.
Combinations of the above are often used on
multistage units.

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4.8 Gear housing

The gear housing should be designed to provide a
sufficiently rigid enclosed structure for the rotating
elements that enables them to transmit the loads
imposed by the system and protects them from the
environment in which they will operate. The
vendors design of the housing must provide for
proper alignment of the gearing when operating
under the users specified thermal conditions, and
the torsional, radial and thrust loadings applied to its
shaft extensions. In addition, it should be designed
to facilitate proper lubricant drainage from the gear
mesh and bearings.
The users design of the supporting structure must
maintain proper and stable alignment of the gearing.
Alignment must consider all specified torsional,
radial and thrust loadings, and thermal conditions
present during operation.
4.8.1 Special housing considerations
Certain applications may be subjected to operating
conditions requiring special consideration. Some of
these operating conditions are:
-- temperature variations in the vicinity of the
gear unit;
-- relative thermal growth between mating system components;
-- environmental elements that will attack the
unit housing, rotating components, bearings or lubricant;
--
inadequate support for the housing;
-- high pitch line velocities which may affect lubricant distribution, create excessive temperature
rise, or cause other adverse conditions.
4.8.2 Shaft seals

Where shafts pass through the housing, the housings shall be equipped with seals and deflectors that
shall effectively retain lubricant in the housing and
prevent entry of foreign material into the housing.
Easily replaceable labyrinth--type end seals and
deflectors are preferred. The seals and deflectors
shall be made of nonsparking materials. Lip--type
seals have a very finite life and can generate enough
heat at higher speeds to be a fire hazard. Surface
velocity should be kept within the seal manufacturers conservative recommendation.
4.9 Bearings
Proper design of bearings is critical to the operation
of high speed enclosed drive units. The bearing
design shall consider normal service power.
Radial bearings are normally of the hydrodynamic
sleeve or pad type. Thrust bearings are usually flat
land, tapered land, or thrust pad type. Rolling
element bearings are occasionally used when
speeds are at the very low end of the high speed
range. Bearing design shall consider start--up and
unloaded conditions, as well as normal service
power.
4.9.1 Hydrodynamic bearings
Hydrodynamic bearings shall be lined with suitable
bearing material. Tin and lead based babbitts (white
metal) are among the most widely used bearing
materials. Tin alloy is usually preferred over lead
alloys because of its higher corrosion resistance,
easier bonding, and better high temperature characteristics. Hydrodynamic bearings shall have a rigid
steel or other suitable metallic backing, and be
properly installed and secured in the housing against
axial and rotational movement.
Bearings are
generally supplied split for ease of assembly.
Selection of the particular design (sleeve, pad type
or land bearing) shall be based on evaluation of
surface velocity, surface loading, hydrodynamic film
thickness, calculated bearing temperature, lubricant
viscosity, lubricant flow rate, and bearing stability.
Heat is generated at running speeds as a result of
lubricant shear. Temperature is regulated by controlling the lubricant flow through the bearing and
external cooling of the lubricant. The anticipated
peak babbitt temperature as related to bearing
lubricant discharge temperatures should be kept
within a range that is compatible with the bearing
material and lubricant characteristics. See table 4
for design limits.

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Stresses and deflections at high speeds often dictate

limits for a specific type of construction. High
pitchline velocity, especially when combined with
high loads, may require special material specifications and/or testing. Construction features such as
holes in the gear body should be analyzed for their
influence on the stress. The influence of real or
virtual inclusions and/or cracks may need to be
considered using the methods of fracture mechanics, with testing of the material to ensure that there
are no inclusions greater than the assumed maximum. Overall, a careful analysis of actual operating
stresses and deflection should be made to ensure
reliable operation.
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Table 4 -- Hydrodynamic babbitt bearing design limits1)
Type of bearing
Radial bearing
-- Fixed geometry
-- Tilting pad
Thrust bearings
-- Tapered land
-- Flat face
-- Tilt pad
Projected unit
load,3)
N/mm2
Minimum lubricant
film thickness,
mm
Bearing metal
temperature,2) 3)
C
Maximum
velocity,3)
m/s
3.8
4.2
0.020
0.020
115
115
100
125
2.5
0.5
3.5
0.020
N/A
0.015
115
115
115
125
50
125
NOTE: Table limits will generally not occur all together; one parameter alone may dictate the design.
1) Limits are for babbitt on steel backing. When other materials are used, established limits for these materials are permissible. Bearing clearances should be chosen to yield proper temperature, high stiffness and stability, as well as to ensure adequate clearance to cope with thermal gradients, whether steady, static, or transient. The average ratio of diametral clearance (SJ) to the nominal bore size (DJ), SJ/DJ, for radial bearings is approximately 0.002 mm/mm.
2) Bearing temperature measurements are taken in the backing material within 3 mm of the backing material/babbitt
interface at the hottest operational zone of the bearing circumference.
3) Higher values are acceptable if supported either with special engineering or testing and field experience.
4.9.2 Radial bearing stability

Hydrodynamic radial bearings shall be designed
such that damaging self generated instabilities (e.g.,
half frequency whirl) do not occur at any anticipated
operational load or speed. Hydrodynamic instability
occurs when a journal does not return to its
established equilibrium position after being momentarily displaced. Displacement introduces an instability in which the journal whirls around the bearing
axis at less than one--half journal speed. Known as
half frequency whirl, this instability may occur in
lightly loaded high speed bearings.
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4.9.3 Thrust bearings

Thrust bearings shall be furnished with all gear units
unless otherwise specified. Thrust bearings are
generally provided on the low speed shaft for all
double helical gears and on single helical gears fitted
with thrust collars (see 4.9.4). Thrust bearings are
generally provided on each shaft for all single helical
gears not fitted with thrust type collars. If the axial
position of any of the shafts depends on items
outside the gear unit, the purchaser and vendor shall
agree to the arrangement relative to the thrust
bearings.
When gear units are supplied without thrust bearings, some type of end float limitation shall be
provided at shaft couplings to maintain positive axial
positioning of the gear rotors and connected rotors.
Provisions to prevent contact of the rotating ele-
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ments with the gear casing shall be provided unless

otherwise specifically agreed to by the purchaser.
The design of a hydrodynamic bearing to sustain
thrust is as complicated as the design of a radial
hydrodynamic bearing. Complete analysis requires
consideration of heat generation, lubricant flow,
bearing material, load capacity, speed and stiffness.
Thrust bearing load capacity should consider the
possibility of torque lock--up loads from couplings.
When other external thrust forces are anticipated,
the vendor must be notified of their magnitudes.
4.9.4 Thrust collars
Thrust collars (also known as rider rings) may be
used to counteract the axial gear thrust developed by
single helical gear sets.
Thrust collars arranged near each end of the teeth on
a single helical pinion and having bearing surface
contact diameters greater than that of the pinion
outside diameter may be used to carry the gear
mesh thrust forces. Typically the thrust collars have
a conical shape where they contact a similarly
shaped surface on the mating gear rim located below
the root diameter of the gear. Other designs also
exist and may be used. Single helical gear sets
using thrust collars may be positioned in the housing
in a similar fashion to that of double helical gear
elements.
4.9.5 Rolling element bearings
Selection of rolling element bearings shall be based
upon the application requirements and the bearing

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PS
is service power, kW.
It is recognized that all prime movers have overload

capacity, which should be specified.
4.10 Threaded fasteners
5.2 Service factor, CSF and KSF
Refer to ANSI/AGMA 6001--D97, Design and Selection of Components for Enclosed Gear Drives,
clause 8.
The service factor includes the combined effects of

overload, reliability, life, and other application related
influences. The AGMA service factor used in this
standard depends on experience acquired in each
specific application.
4.11 Shafting
The pinion and gear shafts may normally be
designed for the maximum bending and maximum
torsional shear stresses at service power (see 4.1)
by the appropriate methods and allowable values
from ANSI/AGMA 6001--D97, clause 4, or other
equivalent standards. In some instances, this may
result in an oversized or undersized shaft.
Therefore, an in--depth study using other available
analysis methods may be required.
In determining the service factor, consideration

should be given to the fact that systems develop a
peak torque, whether from the prime mover, driven
machinery, or transitional system vibrations, that is
greater than the nominal torque.
When an acceptable service factor is not known from
experience, the values shown in annex A should be
used as minimum allowable values.
5.3 Pitting resistance power rating
The pitting resistance of gear teeth is considered to
be a Hertzian contact fatigue phenomenon. Initial
pitting and destructive pitting are illustrated and
discussed in ANSI/AGMA 1010--E95.
5 Rating of gears
5.1 Rating criteria
The pitting resistance power rating and bending
strength power rating for each gear mesh in the unit
must be calculated. The lowest value obtained shall
be used as the allowable transmitted power of the
gear set.
The allowable transmitted power for the gear set, Pa,
is determined:
P a = the lesser of
P ayu
P azu
and
K SF
C SF
(1)
where
Pazu is allowable transmitted power for pitting resistance at unity service factor (CSF = 1.0);
The purpose of the pitting resistance formula is to

determine a load rating at which destructive pitting of
the teeth does not occur during their design life.
Ratings for pitting resistance are based on the
formulas developed by Hertz for contact pressure
between two curved surfaces, modified for the effect
of load sharing between adjacent teeth.
The pitting resistance power rating for gearing within
the scope of this standard shall be determined by the
rating methods and procedures of ANSI/AGMA
2101--C95, clause 10, when using service factors,
with the following values:
ZW
is hardness ratio factor, ZW = 1.0;
is temperature factor, Y = 1.0;
Ks
is size factor, Ks = 1.0;
ZR
is surface condition factor, ZR = 1.0;
KSF is service factor for bending strength; recommended values are shown in annex A.
ZN
is stress cycle factor (see 5.3.1);
KH
is load distribution factor (see 5.3.2);
The service power shall be less than, or equal to, the

allowable transmitted gearset power rating:
Kv
is dynamic factor (see 5.3.3).
Payu is allowable transmitted power for bending

strength at unity service factor (KSF = 1.0);
CSF is service factor for pitting resistance; recommended values are shown in annex A;
PS Pa
where:
(2)
5.3.1 Stress cycle factor, ZN

Stress cycle factor, ZN, is calculated by the lower
curve of figure 17 of ANSI/AGMA 2101--C95, and

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methods. For normal applications, an L10 life of
50 000 hours minimum is required.
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should be based on 40 000 hours of service at rated

operating speed.
Z N = 2.466 n 0.056
L
(3)
where
nL
is number of stress cycles.
When the number of stress cycles exceeds 1010

(i.e., speed above 4167 rpm for 40 000 hours), ZN
should be less than or equal to 0.68.
If less than 40 000 hours is used for rating, it must be
with the specific approval of the purchaser and must
be so stated along with the rating.
5.3.2 Load distribution factor, KH
KH is the load distribution factor. Values are to be per
ANSI/AGMA 2101--C95. The following values shall
be used with the empirical method:
KHma is mesh alignment factor. Use values from
curve 3, precision enclosed gear units, of
figure 7 and table 2 of ANSI/AGMA
2101--C95;
KHmc is lead correction factor,
KHmc= 0.8;
KHpm is pinion proportion factor,
KHpm= 1.0;
KHe is mesh alignment correction factor,
KHe = 0.8.
The calculated value of KH shall not be less than 1.1.
NOTE: The above empirical rating method assumes
properly matched leads whether unmodified or modified, teeth central to the bearing span and tooth contact
checked at assembly with contact adjustments as required. If these conditions are not met, or for wide face
gears, it may be desirable to use an analytical approach
to determine load distribution factor. AGMA 927--A01
provides one such approach.
5.3.3 Dynamic factor, Kv

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Dynamic factors account for internally generated

gear tooth dynamic loads, which are caused by gear
tooth meshing action at a non--uniform relative
angular velocity.
The dynamic factor is the ratio of transmitted
tangential tooth load to the total tooth load, which
includes the dynamic effects.
F + Ft
Kv = d
Ft
where:
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(4)
Fd
is incremental dynamic tooth load due to the

dynamic response of the gear pair to transmission error excitation, N;
Ft
is transmitted tangential load, N.
Dynamic forces on gear teeth result from gear

transmission error, which is defined as the departure
from uniform relative angular motion of a pair of
meshing gears. The transmission error is caused by:
--
inherent variations in gear accuracy as

manufactured;
--
gear tooth deflections which are dependent

on the variable mesh stiffness and the transmitted load.
The dynamic response to transmission error excitation is influenced by:

--
masses of the gears and connected rotors;
--
shaft and coupling stiffnesses;
--
damping characteristics of the rotor and

bearing system.
The AGMA accuracy grades per ANSI/AGMA

2015--1--A01, specifically tooth element tolerances
for pitch and profile, and the pitch line velocity may
be used as parameters to guide the selection of
dynamic factors. Within the 1.09 to 1.15 dynamic
factor range, the trend is for Kv to vary in nearly a
direct relationship with AGMA accuracy grades from
A5 to A2 as shown in table 5.
Table 5 -- Dynamic factor as a function of
accuracy grade
ANSI/AGMA 2015--1--A01
accuracy grade
A5
A4
A3
A2
Dynamic factor, Kv
1.15
1.13
1.11
1.09
The dynamic factor, Kv, does not account for

dynamic tooth loads which may occur due to
torsional or lateral natural frequencies. System
designs should avoid having such natural frequencies close to an excitation frequency associated with
an operating speed, since the resulting gear tooth
dynamic loads may be very high.
Refer to ANSI/AGMA 2101--C95 for additional
considerations influencing dynamic factors.

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5.4 Bending strength power rating

The bending strength of gear teeth is a measure of
the resistance to fatigue cracking at the tooth root
fillet.
The intent of the AGMA strength rating formula is to
determine the load which can be transmitted for the
design life of the gear drive without causing root fillet
cracking or failure.
The gear rim thickness must be sufficient for the
calculated rim thickness factor to be 1.0.
Occasionally, manufacturing tool marks, wear, surface fatigue, or plastic flow may limit bending
strength due to stress concentration around large,
sharp cornered pits or wear steps on the tooth
surface.
The bending strength power rating for gearing within
the scope of this standard shall be determined by the
rating methods and procedures of ANSI/AGMA
2101--C95, clause 10, when using service factors,
with the following values:
Y
is temperature factor, Y = 1.0;
Ks
is size factor, Ks = 1.0;
KB
is rim thickness factor, KB = 1.0;
YN
is stress cycle factor (see 5.4.1);
Kv
is dynamic factor (see 5.3.3);
KH
is load distribution factor (see 5.3.2).
Due consideration should be given to additional

testing, such as ultrasonic or magnetic particle
inspection of high speed gear rotors which are
subject to high fatigue cycles or high stress, or both,
during operation.
For details on tooth failure, refer to ANSI/AGMA
1010--E95.
5.6 Reverse loading
5.7 Scuffing resistance
Stress cycle factor, YN, is calculated by the lower

curve of figure 18 of ANSI/AGMA 2101--C95, and
should be based on 40 000 hours of service at rated
operating speed.
(5)
where
nL
Three grades of material have been established.

Grade 1 is normal commercial quality steel and shall
not be used for gears rated by this standard. Grade 2
is high quality steel meeting SAE/AMS 2301 cleanliness requirements. Grade 3 is premium quality steel
meeting SAE/AMS 2300 cleanliness requirements.
Both Grade 2 and Grade 3 are heat treated under
carefully controlled conditions. The choice of
material, hardness and grade is left to the gear
designer; however, values of HP and FP shall be for
grade 2 materials.
For idler gears and other gears where the teeth are
completely reverse loaded on every cycle, use 70
percent of the allowable bending stress number, FP,
in ANSI/AGMA 2101--C95.
5.4.1 Stress cycle factor, YN
Y N = 1.6831 n 0.0323
L
specifies the treatment of momentary overload

conditions.
is number of stress cycles.
Scuffing failure (sometimes incorrectly referred to as

scoring) has been known for many years and is a
concern for high speed gear units. When high speed
gears are subject to highly loaded conditions and
high sliding velocities, the lubricant film may not
adequately separate the surfaces. This localized
damage to the tooth surface is referred to as
scuffing. Scuffing will exhibit itself as a dull matte or
rough finish usually at the extreme end regions of the
contact path or near the points of a single pair of
teeth contact resulting in severe adhesive wear.
5.5 Allowable stress numbers, HP and FP
Scuffing is not a fatigue phenomenon and may occur

instantaneously. The risk of scuffing damage varies
with the material of the gear, lubricant being used,
viscosity of the lubricant, surface roughness of the
tooth flanks, sliding velocity of the mating gear set
under load, and geometry of the gear teeth.
Changes in any or all of these factors can reduce
scuffing risk.
Allowable stress numbers, which are dependent

upon material and processing, are given in ANSI/
AGMA 2101--C95, clause 16. That clause also
Further information is provided in annex B. Annex B

is not a requirement of this standard. However, it is
recommended that either annex B or some other
When the number of stress cycles exceeds 1010, YN

should be less than or equal to 0.80.
If other than 40 000 hours is used for rating, it must
be with the specific approval of the purchaser and
must be so stated along with the rating.

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method be used to check for the probability of

scuffing failure. See AGMA 925--A03 for further
information.
lubricant is requested, the vendor shall provide

calculations and an experience list to support a
request for an alternate lubricant selection.
6.2.1 Lubricant viscosity
6.1 Design parameters

High speed gear units shall be designed with a
pressurized lubrication supply system to provide
lubrication and cooling to the gears and bearings. A
normal lubricant inlet pressure of 1 to 2 bar is an
industry accepted value. Special applications may
require other lubricant pressures. If a gear element
extends below the lubricant level in the gear casing,
it is said to be dipping in the lubricant. Dipping at high
speed can result in high power losses, rapid
overheating, possible fire hazard, and should be
avoided.
The following minimum parameters should be considered to ensure that proper lubrication is provided
for the gear unit:
--
type of lubricant;
--
lubricant viscosity;
--
film thickness;
--
surface roughness;
--
inlet lubricant pressure;
--
inlet lubricant temperature;
--
filtration;
--
drainage;
--
retention or settling time;
--
lubricant flow rate;
--
cooling requirements.
6.2 Choice of lubricant

Certain lubricant additives, such as those in extreme
pressure (EP) lubricants, may be removed by fine
filtration. Changes to the level of filtration should
only be done in consultation with both the gear unit
and lubricant manufacturers. Extreme pressure
lubricants are not normally used in high speed units.
To avoid dependency on extreme pressure additives, unless otherwise specified, the gear unit shall
be designed for use with a lubricant that fails ISO
14635--1 load stage 6. The lubricant used shall pass
ISO 14635--1 load stage 5. When an alternate
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Selection of an appropriate lubricant viscosity is a

compromise of factors. In addition, lubrication
systems are oftentimes integrated with other drive
train equipment whose viscosity requirements are
different from the gear unit. This complicates the
selection of the lubricant.
Load carrying capacity of the lubricant film increases
with the viscosity of the lubricant. Therefore, a
higher viscosity is preferred at the gear mesh.
Development of an adequate elastohydrodynamic
lubricant film thickness and reduction in tooth
roughness are of primary importance to the life of the
gearset. However, in high speed gear units,
particularly those with high bearing loads and high
journal velocities, heat created in the bearings is
considerable. Here, the viscosity must be low
enough to permit adequate cooling of the bearings.
Lubricant viscosity recommendations are specified
as ISO viscosity grades. Recommendations for high
speed applications are listed in table 6. For turbine
driven speed increasers where the lubrication system supplies both the bearings and the gear mesh,
an ISO VG32 is usually provided for the gear drive. A
lubricant with a viscosity index (VI) of 90 or better
should be employed. Special considerations may
require the use of lubricants not listed in table 6. The
gear vendor should always be consulted when
selecting or changing viscosity grades.
Table 6 -- Recommended lubricants
ISO
viscosity
grade (VG)
32
46
68
100
Viscosity range
mm2/s (cSt)
at 40C
28.8 to 35.2
41.4 to 50.6
61.2 to 74.8
90.0 to 100.0
Minimum
viscosity
index (VI)
90
90
90
90
NOTE:
When operating at low ambient temperatures, the lubricant selected should have a pour point at least 6C
below the lowest expected ambient temperature.
6.2.2 Synthetic lubricants

Synthetic lubricants may be advantageous in some
applications, especially where extremes of temperature are involved. There are many types of synthetic

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lubricants, and some have distinct disadvantages.

The gear vendor should be consulted before using
any synthetic lubricant.
6.3 Lubrication considerations
6.3.1 Ambient temperature
Ambient temperature is defined as the temperature
of the air in the immediate vicinity of the gear unit.
The normal ambient temperature range for high
speed gear unit operation is from --10C to 55C.
The vendor should be informed what the ambient
temperature will be, or if a large radiant heat source
is located near the gear unit. Furthermore, if low
ambient temperature causes the sump temperature
to drop below 20C at start--up, the vendor should be
advised. Special procedures or equipment, such as
heaters, may be required to ensure adequate
lubrication.
6.3.2 Environment
If a gear unit is to be operated in an extremely humid,
salt water, chemical, or dust laden atmosphere, the
vendor must be advised. Special care must be taken
to prevent lubricant contamination.
6.3.3 Temperature control
The lubricant temperature control system must be
designed to maintain a lubricant inlet temperature
within design limits at any expected ambient temperature or operating condition. Design inlet temperature may vary, but 50C is a generally accepted
value. Lubricant temperature rise through the gear
unit should be limited to 30C. Special operating
conditions, such as high pitch line velocity, high inlet
lubricant temperature, and high ambient temperature may result in higher operating temperatures.
6.3.4 Gear element cooling and lubrication
The size and location of the spray nozzles is critical
to the cooling and proper lubrication of the gear
mesh.
Spray nozzles may be positioned to supply lubricant
at either the in--mesh, out--mesh, or both sides of the
gear mesh (or at other points) at the discretion of the
vendor.
6.3.5 Lubricant sump
The lubricant reservoir may be in the bottom of the
gear case (wet sump) or in a separate tank (dry
sump). In either case, the reservoir and/or gear case

should be sized, vented, and baffled to adequately

deaerate the lubricant and control foaming. In dry
sump applications, the external drainage system
must be adequately sized, sloped and vented to
avoid residual lubricant buildup in the gear case.
Drain velocities may vary, but 0.3 meters per second
in a half full opening is a generally accepted
maximum value.
6.3.6 Filtration
A good filtering system for the lubricant is very
important. The design filtration level may vary, but
filtration to a 25 micron or finer nominal particle size
is a generally accepted value. Filtration finer than 25
microns is recommended when light turbine lubricants are used, particularly for higher operating
temperatures. ISO 4406 may be used as a more
complete specification of the oil cleanliness required. An ISO 4406:1999 cleanliness level of
17/15/12 is recommended if there is no other
recommendation from the gear unit manufacturer.
To remove the finer particles, systems may be
installed downstream of the filters. It has been found
that removing very fine particles can greatly extend
lubricant life. It is good practice to locate the filter as
near as possible to the gear unit lubricant inlet.
Further, it is recommended to provide a duplex filter
to facilitate cleaning of the filter when the unit can not
be conveniently shut down for filter change. Any kind
of bypass of the filter is prohibited. A mechanism to
indicate the cleanliness of the filter is recommended.
Systems that take a portion of the filtered lubricant
and further clean it are acceptable.
6.3.7 Drain lines
Location of the drain line must be in accordance with
the vendors recommendations. Drain lines should
be sized so they are no more than half full. The lines
should slope down at a minimum of 20 millimeters
per meter and have a minimum number of bends and
elbows.
6.4 Lubricant maintenance
The lubricant must be filtered and tested, or changed
periodically, to assure that adequate lubricant properties are maintained.
Prior to initial start--up of the gear unit, the lubrication
system should be thoroughly cleaned and flushed. It
is recommended that the initial charge of lubricant be
changed or tested after 500 hours of operation.
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6.4.1 Change interval

Unless the vendor recommends different intervals,
under normal operating conditions subsequent
change or test intervals should be 2500 operating
hours, or 6 months, whichever occurs first. Extended change periods may be established through
periodic testing of lubricants. With periodic lubricant
testing and conditioning, it is not uncommon to
operate lubrication systems without lubricant
changes for the life of the gear drive.
6.4.2 Water contamination
Where operating conditions result in water collecting
in the lubrication system, the lubricant should be
processed, or changed as required, to keep water
content below the lubricant manufacturers recommendation. Failure to control moisture may result in
damage to the gear unit. Some lubricants are
hygroscopic (absorb water) and may need special
consideration to eliminate or control the water
content and total acid number.
7 Vibration and sound

7.1 Vibration analysis
When the frequency of a periodic forcing phenomenon (exciting frequency) applied to a rotor--bearing
support system coincides with a natural frequency of
that system, the system may be in a state of
resonance. A shaft rotational speed at which the
rotor--bearing support system is in a state of
resonance with any exciting frequency associated
with that speed, is called a critical speed.
Vibration of any component of the gear unit can
result in additional dynamic loads being superimposed on the normal operating loads. Vibration of
sufficient amplitude may result in impact loading of
the gear teeth, interference in the gear mesh, or
damage to close clearance parts of the gear unit.
Where torque variations exceed 20 percent of the
rated torque at the service power, the magnitude and
frequency of such torque variations should be
evaluated with regard to the endurance properties of
the materials used.
The types of vibration which are generally of concern
for gear units are the torsional, lateral and axial
modes of the rotating elements, since these can
have a direct influence on the tooth load. Of these,
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the two that are normally reviewed analytically

during design are the lateral critical speeds of the
gear unit rotating shafts and the torsional critical
frequencies of all connected rotating elements.
7.2 Torsional vibration analysis
Any torsional vibration analysis must consider the
complete system including prime mover, gear unit,
driven equipment and couplings. Dynamic loads
imposed on a gear unit from torsional vibrations are
the result of the dynamic behavior of the entire
system and not the gear unit alone. Thus, a coupled
system has to be analyzed in its entirety. A common
method used is to separate the system into a series
of discrete spring connected masses. When applied
to a multi--mass system, this method is known as
using lumped parameters. These parameters are
developed into a model in order to analyze the
system as a whole and solve its torsional mechanical
vibrations.
It is important to note that this result is only as good
as its model. In fact, the process of lumping
parameters could be the largest source of errors.
The result of the torsional system analysis is not
within the control of the vendor, since the gear unit
itself is only one of several elements in a coupled
train.
The gear unit vendor is seldom the system designer
and in normal cases the gear unit vendor is
responsible only for providing mass elastic data.
The system designer, not the gear vendor, is
responsible for the torsional vibration analysis.
7.3 Lateral vibration analysis
The rating equations used in this standard assume
smooth operation of the rotors. To insure smooth
operation, these rotors should be analyzed for lateral
critical speeds. It is imperative that slow roll,
start--up, and shutdown of rotating equipment not
cause any damage as the rotating elements pass
through their critical speeds. See annex C.
7.3.1 Undamped lateral critical speed map
An undamped lateral critical speed analysis is
sufficient in some cases to determine rotor suitability.
If this method is chosen as the sole criterion for
determining the suitability of a rotor, it should be
based upon significant experience in designing high
speed gear drives utilizing this method. It includes a
lateral critical speed map, showing the undamped
critical speeds versus support stiffness or percentage of torque load. This graphic display shows all

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The undamped lateral critical speed map for gear

rotors is used to determine potential locations of the
critical speeds by locating the intersection of the
principal bearing stiffness values with the undamped
critical speeds. If no intersections are indicated, with
experience this can be used to determine rotor
suitability.
Note that these undamped speeds can be significantly different from the critical speeds determined
from a rotor response to unbalance analysis. The
differences are due to the cross coupled stiffness
and damping effects from the bearings.
7.3.2 Analytical methods
Coupling moments and shear force transfer effects
between rotors with properly designed and installed
couplings will be minimal. As a result, each coupled
element can generally be analyzed independently.
The mathematics of this analysis are complex and
beyond the scope of this standard (see C.6.2).
Commercial computer software is available and
analysts should assure themselves that the method
they use gives accurate results for the type of rotors
being analyzed. Most high speed rotors are
supported in hydrodynamic journal bearings; therefore, of equal importance is the method used to
analyze the support (bearing) stiffness and damping.
The analyses should include the following effects on
the critical speeds:
-- bearing--lubricant film stiffness and damping
for the range of bearing dimensions and tolerances, load, and speed;
-- bearing structure and gear casing support
structure stiffness;
-- coupling weight to be supported by each gear
unit shaft (the weight of the coupling hub plus 1/2
the weight of the coupling spacers). The coupling
weight shall be applied at the proper center of
gravity relative to the shaft end. The weight and
center of gravity will be specified by the purchaser
of the coupling;
-- potential unbalance of the gear rotor and coupling.
7.3.3 Lateral critical speeds

Lateral critical speeds correspond to resonant
frequencies of the rotor--bearing support system.
The basic identification of critical speeds is made
from the natural frequencies of the system and of the
forcing phenomena. If the frequency of any harmonic component of a periodic forcing phenomenon is
equal to or approximates the natural frequency of
any mode of rotor vibration, a condition of resonance
may exist. If resonance exists at a finite rotational
speed, the speed at which the peak response occurs
is called a critical speed. The speed or frequency at
which these occur varies with the degree of transmitted load, primarily as a result of the change in
stiffness of the bearing lubricant film.
Critical speeds are normally determined using a
rotor response analysis and are deemed to be
acceptable if: (a) the separation margin is greater
than 20 percent; or (b) the vibration levels are within
the specified limit and the amplification factor is less
than 2.5 (see 7.3.3.3).
In some cases a simple undamped lateral critical
speed analysis may be sufficient to properly analyze
the rotor.
7.3.3.1 Forcing phenomena
A forcing phenomenon or exciting frequency may be
less than, equal to, or greater than the synchronous
frequency of the rotor. Potential forcing frequencies
may include, but are not limited to, the following:
--
unbalance in the rotor system;
--
coupling misalignment frequencies;
--
loose rotor--system component frequencies;
--
internal rub frequencies;
--
lubricant film frequencies;
--
asynchronous whirl frequencies;
-- gear--meshing and side--band frequencies,

as well as other frequencies produced by inaccuracies in the generation of the gear tooth.
7.3.3.2 Rotor response analysis
The rotor response to unbalance analysis is used to
predict the damped vibration responses of the rotor
to potential unbalance combinations (i.e., critical
speeds). The critical speeds of a gear rotor
determined from the rotor response analysis should
be verified by shop and field test data.
The rotor response analysis should consider the
following parametric variations in order to assure
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applicable loading conditions and no--load test

conditions (approximately 10 percent of the rated
torque) at the maximum continuous speed.
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that the vibrations will be acceptable for all expected

conditions:
1. Unbalance, g--mm
--
6350 W r
;
midspan unbalance
N mc
--
overhung mass unbalance
--
out--of--phase unbalance
63 500 W cpl
;
N mc
63 500 W cpl
N mc
at cou-
The response of a critical speed is considered to be

critically damped if the amplification factor is less
than 2.5 (see figure 1).
The shape of the curve in figure 1 is for illustration
only and does not necessarily represent any actual
rotor response plot. In most cases the amplitude
does not decrease to Ncp (0.707 of peak); therefore
calculate Ncp from the flip of Ncm, or use another
method such as the amplification factor in the
Handbook of Rotordynamics by F.F. Ehrich, page
4.28.
3175 W r
at the furthermost mass staN mc
tion on the gear tooth portion of the gear.
pling, and
Nmc is maximum continuous speed of rotor, rpm;

Wr
is total weight of the rotor, kg;
Wcpl is half weight of the coupling and spacer, kg.

2. Gear loading
Vibration amplitude
where
Operating
speed
--
unloaded, or minimum load, or both;
--
50 percent load;
--
75 percent load;
Key:
--
100 percent load.
Nmc
SM
CRE
Act
0.707 Peak
Nmc
Ncm Nct Ncp
Shaft speed, rpm

is maximum continuous rotor speed, rpm;
--
minimum clearance and maximum preload;
Ncp --Ncm is peak width at the half power point;

N ct
AF
is amplification factor=
;
N cp N cm
--
maximum clearance and minimum preload.
SM
is separation margin;
CRE
is critical response envelope;
Act
is amplitude at Nct.
3. Bearing clearances
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4. Speed range from zero to 130 percent of

maximum rotor speed.
7.3.3.3 Amplification factor
Figure 1 -- Amplification factor
The amplification factor, AF, is defined as the critical

speed divided by the band width of the response
frequencies at the half power point.
N ct
AF =
N cp N cm
(6)
where
Nct
is rotor first critical, center frequency, rpm;
Ncm is initial (lesser) speed at 0.707 peak amplitude (critical), rpm;

Ncp is final (greater) speed at 0.707 peak amplitude (critical), rpm.
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7.3.4 Stability analysis

Damped eigenvalues (damped natural frequencies)
may occur below 120% maximum rotor speed due to
a variation in load, bearing properties, etc. These
damped eigenvalues are the frequencies at which
the rotor will vibrate if there is sufficient energy or
insufficient damping in the system. Therefore, a
damped stability analysis is performed to ensure that
these damped eigenvalues have a large enough
logarithmic decrement (log dec) to insure stability.
The stability analysis calculates the damped eigenvalues and their associated logarithmic decrement.

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The rotor should have minimum log dec of +0.1 at

any of the damped eigenvalues to be considered
stable.
7.3.5 Mode shape
7.4 Balance
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All gear rotating elements shall be multiplane

dynamically balanced after assembly of the rotor.
Rotors with single keys for couplings shall be
balanced with their keyway fitted with a fully crowned
half--key so that the shaft keyway is filled for its entire
length. The balancing machine shall be suitably
calibrated, with documentation of the calibration
available. The rotating elements should be balanced
to the level of the following equation:
(7)
where
Umax is amount of residual rotor unbalance,
g--mm;
W
is journal static loading, kg;
Nmc is maximum continuous speed, rpm.

7.5 Shaft vibration
During the shop test of the assembled gear unit
operating at its maximum continuous speed or at any
other speed within the specified range of operating
speeds, the double amplitude of vibration for each
shaft in any plane measured on the shaft adjacent
and relative to each radial bearing shall not exceed
the following value or 50 mm, whichever is less:
is allowable double amplitude of unfiltered

vibration, micrometers (mm) true peak to
peak.
7.5.1 Electrical and mechanical runout

When provisions for shaft non--contact eddy current
vibration probes are supplied on the gear unit,
electrical and mechanical runout shall be determined by rolling the rotor in V--blocks at the journal
bearing centerline, or on centers true to the bearing
journals, while measuring runout with a non--contacting vibration probe and a dial indicator. This
measurement will be taken at the centerline of the
probe location and one probe tip diameter to either
side and the results included with the test report.
7.5.2 Electrical/mechanical runout
compensation
If the vendor can demonstrate that electrical/mechanical runout is present, the measured runout may
be vectorially subtracted from the vibration signal
measured during the factory test. However, in no
case shall the amount subtracted exceed the
smallest of:
--
measured runout;
-- 25 percent of the test level determined from

7.5;
--
6.4 micrometers.
7.6 Casing vibration

During shop no--load test of the assembled gear
drive operating at its maximum continuous speed or
at any other speed within the specified range of
operating speeds, casing vibration as measured on
the bearing housing shall not exceed the values
shown in table 7.
7.7 Vibration measurement
Vibration measurements and instrumentation shall
be in accordance with ANSI/AGMA 6000--B96
unless otherwise agreed upon by the purchaser and
vendor.
7.8 Sound measurement
Sound level measurement and limits shall be in
accordance with ANSI/AGMA 6025--D98 unless
otherwise agreed upon by the purchaser and
vendor.
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(8)
where
A
Each finite resonant frequency has an associated

mode shape. Knowing the mode shape that the rotor
will assume when responding to a critical speed is
important in understanding the consequences of
bearing placement and residual unbalance. In most
high speed gear unit rotors, the mode shape of the
first critical speed is mostly conical with a node point
between the bearings, vibration at the bearings
approximately 180 out of phase, and the point of
highest vibration at the drive (coupling) end of the
shaft. A slight bending shape of the rotor is common.
The amplitude at the bearing locations is usually high
enough to allow the damping inherent in hydrodynamic journal bearings to limit maximum vibration
amplitudes. However, the location of highest
amplitude at the coupling makes most gear units
sensitive to unbalance at this location and extra care
in coupling balance is recommended.
U max = 6350 W
N mc
A = 2800
N mc
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Table 7 -- Casing vibration levels

Frequency
range
Unfiltered (peak)
Filtered
component
Velocity
10 Hz -2.5 kHz
4 mm/sec
2.5 mm/sec
Acceleration
2.5 kHz -10 kHz
4 gs
NOTES:
1) The above vibration levels are for horizontal offset
gear units only. The allowable vibration levels for vertical
offset gears are twice those shown in the table.
2) Filtered component means any vibration peak within
the frequency range.
8 Functional testing
8.1 General
Each unit conforming to this standard should be
functionally tested at full speed. Additional tests may
also be done at other speeds. Functional testing
provides a means of evaluating operational characteristics of the unit. The procedures may be the
vendors standard or one agreed upon by the vendor
and purchaser.
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Functional testing presents an opportunity to

evaluate the operational integrity of the design and
manufacture of gear drives.
Functional test
procedures provide a means of evaluating the entire
gear system for noise, vibration, lubrication, gear
tooth contact, bearing operating temperatures, bearing stability, lubricant sealing, mechanical efficiency,
instrument calibration and other unit features, and
provide data that parallels the expected on--line
operational characteristics.
8.2 Procedures
Functional testing may also include procedures
ranging from partial speed and no load spin testing to
full speed and full power testing. Following testing,
the unit may be disassembled for bearing and gear
tooth contact inspection.
8.2.1 No load testing
The unit under test is normally driven in the same
rotational direction and with the same input shaft as
in the design application. The output shaft will have
no load applied to it. Test speeds may range from
partial speed to over speed. The test duration should
be no less than one hour after temperature stabilization.
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8.2.2 Full speed and partial load testing

The unit under test is normally driven in the same
rotational direction and with the same input shaft as
in the design application. The output shaft will be
connected to a loading device which applies a
resisting torque less than the design full load torque.
Test duration should be no less than one hour after
temperature stabilization.
8.2.3 Full speed and full power testing
Full speed and full power testing can be carried out in
the same manner as described in 8.2.2 for units with
lower operating powers.
Full power testing of units with higher power ratings
may require back--to--back locked torque testing. In
this procedure two identical ratio units are shaft
coupled together, input to input and output to output.
Full operational torque is applied by disengaging one
of the shaft couplings, rotating the shafts relative to
one another until the proper torque is achieved, then
re--engaging the shaft coupling. The unit shafts are
then rotated at full speed. Full power testing duration
is usually not less than four hours after temperature
stabilization.
When performing back--to--back locked torque testing the following risks should be considered:
-- Bearings with full load applied at the static
condition will start with full load and no hydrodynamic lubricant film until some rotational speed
is reached;
-- Gear and pinion teeth with full load applied at
the static condition will start with full load and no
lubricant film to separate the teeth until some
rotational speed is reached. Scuffing may occur;
special procedures such as coating of the gear
teeth with an EP lubricant may be required (this
problem may be avoided if the method of torque
application allows start up at low torque);
-- Bearings of one unit will be loaded in a direction opposite normal operation;
-- Slave unit bearing loads are in the opposite
direction, stub shafts used to complete the torque
path may have to be removed, and if the gear elements of the slave unit are not flipped end for end,
they will be loaded on the flanks that are not normally loaded. Therefore the slave unit, and often
also the tested unit, will have to be modified after
the test;
-- For purposes of this test the slave unit may require a lead and profile modification suitable for

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loading in the testing mode. When the leads are

modified specifically for test, then after back--to-back testing the slave gears may require final
modification suitable for the contract application.
The vendor and purchaser shall agree on the extent of this work. At the conclusion of back--to-back tests, the slave unit will require a test of its
own, since the back--to--back configuration cannot be duplicated for that purpose. The vendor
and purchaser shall agree on the test to be performed.
8.2.4 Special testing
In the case of very high rotational speeds or multiple
input/output shafts, conventional testing may become impractical. In such cases, special test
procedures specific to the application should be
developed between the vendor and purchaser.
8.2.5 Power loss testing
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When testing for power loss in a high speed gear

unit, one method is to measure the heat removed by
the lubricant flowing through the gear unit. Lubricant
flow rate and lubricant inlet and outlet temperatures
are measured. Power loss is then calculated using:
P L = Q LUBE c p T
(9)
where
PL
is power loss, kW;
QLUBE is lubricant flow, kg/sec;

T
cp
is change in lubricant temperature from inlet to outlet, C;

is specific heat of the lubricant, kJ/(kgC).
Aeration of the lubricant may result in the indicated

flow rate being higher than the actual mass flow, so
the indicated flow may need to be adjusted to a lower
value.
Accuracy of the power loss calculation may be
improved if all other heat transfer to or from the gear
unit is properly accounted for.
Other methods of measuring power loss may be
used, such as the difference in the power in and out
as measured with torque meters, if agreed to by the
purchaser and vendor.
9 Vendor and purchaser data exchange

9.1 Rationale for data requirements
In order to promote consistency and reduce errors,
recommended information to be furnished to the
vendor and data provided by the vendor is specified
in this section. A detail of the schedule for
transmission of drawings, curves and data should be
agreed to at the time of the proposal or order.
The purchaser should promptly review the vendors
data when he receives them; however, this review
does not constitute permission to deviate from any
requirements in the order unless specifically agreed
upon in writing. After the data has final approval, the
vendor should furnish certified copies in the quantity
specified.
A complete list of all vendor data should be included
with the first issue of major drawings. This list
contains titles, drawing numbers, and a schedule for
transmission of all data the vendor will furnish.
Inquiry documents should be revised to reflect any
subsequent changes. These changes will result in
the purchasers issue of completed, corrected data
sheets as part of the order specifications.
9.2 Document identification
Transmittal (cover) letter title blocks or title pages
should contain the following information, when
available:
--
purchaser/users corporate name;
--
job/project;
--
equipment item number;
--
inquiry or purchase order number;
-- any other identification specified in the inquiry

or purchase order;
-- vendors identifying proposal number, shop
order number, serial number, or other reference
required to completely identify return correspondence.
9.3 Data provided by purchaser
To allow the gear unit to be properly selected or
designed, the vendor must have adequate information from the purchaser. The following is a guide to
data that should be sent along with a request for
quotation:
-- a data sheet is provided in annex H. All of the
data on the left hand side of that form should be
included in the request for proposal;
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--
scope of supply;
--
information on the couplings that will be used;
--
testing requirements;
-- measurement units to be used in drawings

and other communications (SI or U.S.
customary);
-- list
of
specifications;
applicable
standards
and
-- copies of any applicable purchaser specifications;

-- any other special requirements, such as
painting, shipping, storage or environmental
protection requirements.
9.4 Proposal data
The following is a guide to proposal data that should
be furnished by the vendor:
-- general arrangement or outline drawing for
each gear unit showing overall dimensions;
-- conditions and period of the vendors

warranty.
9.5 Items needing resolution
The following items normally should be resolved
after purchase commitment. This may be done at a
coordination meeting, preferably at the vendors
plant or by other suitable means of communication.
-- purchase order, vendors internal order
details and sub--vendor items;
--
any required data sheets;
-- applicable specifications, standards, clarifications and previously agreed upon exceptions;

-- that the system and all its components are in
accordance with specified standards;
-- schedules for transmittal of data, production
and testing;
-- quality assurance program, procedures and
acceptance criteria;
--
inspection, expediting and testing;
-- purchasers data sheets, with completed vendors information entered thereon and literature to
fully describe details of the offering (a suggested
data sheet is provided in annex H);
-- schematics and bills of material (B/Ms) of

auxiliary systems;
-- if applicable, a list of requested exceptions to

the specifications;
--
-- schedule for shipment of the equipment, in

weeks after receipt of the order, and all approved
drawings;
-- list of recommended start--up spares, including any items that the vendors experience indicates are likely to be required;
-- complete tabulation of the utility requirements, including the required flow rate of lubricant
and supply pressure, heat load to be removed by
the lubricant, and nameplate power rating
(approximate data shall be defined and identified
as such);
-- description of tests
procedures, as required;
and
inspection
-- when requested, the vendor should furnish a

list of the procedures for any special, or optional
tests, that have been specified by the purchaser
or proposed by the vendor;
-- any start--up, shut--down, or operating restrictions required to protect the integrity of the equipment;
-- physical orientation of equipment, shaft rotation, piping and auxiliary systems;

final coupling selection.
9.6 Contract data

The following lists contract data normally supplied by
the vendor:
a. Certified dimensional outline drawing and
parts list, including the following:
-- size, rating and location of all purchasers
connections;
-- approximate overall and handling weights;
-- overall dimensions;
-- dimensioned shaft end(s) for coupling
mounting(s);
-- height of shaft centerline;
-- dimensions of baseplates or soleplates (if
furnished), complete with the diameter, number and location of bolt holes and thickness of
the metal through which bolts must pass;
-- shaft position diagram, including recommended limits during operation, with all
changes in shaft end position and support
growths from an ambient reference or 15C
noted;
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-- journal bearing clearances and tolerances;

-- axial rotor float or thrust bearing clearance,
as applicable;
-- number of teeth on each gear.
b. When a lubricant system is supplied, a schematic, certified dimensional outline drawing, and
parts list including the following:
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-- control, alarm and trip settings (pressures

and recommended temperatures);
-- utility requirements, including electrical,
water and air;
-- pipe and valve sizes;
-- instrumentation,
control schemes;
safety
f. When mechanical running test is supplied,

test reports, including the following (see clause 8):
-- vibration;
-- lubricant flow and inlet and outlet temperatures;
-- bearing temperatures.
g. Nameplates and rotation arrows shall be of
Series 300 stainless steel or of nickel--copper
alloy (Monel or its equivalent) attached by pins of
similar material and located for easy visibility. As
a minimum, the following data should be clearly
stamped on the nameplate:
-- vendors name;
devices
and
-- size, rating and location of all purchasers

connections;
-- instruction and operation manuals;
-- maximum, minimum and normal liquid levels in the reservoir;
-- quantity of lubricant required to fill reservoir
to the normal level.
c. Electrical and instrumentation schematics
and bills of materials, including the following:
-- size and type of gear unit;

-- gear ratio;
-- serial number;
-- service power, Ps;
-- rated input speed, in revolutions per
minute;
-- rated output speed, in revolutions per
minute;
-- gear service factor, as defined in this
standard;
-- purchasers item number;
-- vibration warning and shutdown limits;
-- number of gear teeth;
-- bearing temperature warning and shutdown limits;
-- number of pinion teeth;
-- lubricant temperature warning and shutdown limits.

d. Lateral critical speed analysis, which may include any or all of the following:
-- method used;
-- graphic display of bearing and support stiffness and their effects on critical speeds (undamped lateral critical speed map);
-- graphic display of the rotor response to unbalance, including damping (rotor response
analysis);
-- journal bearing stiffness and damping
coefficients;
-- damped stability analysis, including identified eigenvalues and associated logarithmic
decrement.
e. Torsional data for the gear unit and any shaft
couplings supplied by the vendor, sufficient for a
third party to do a system torsional analysis.
-- date of manufacture: month and year unit

was successfully tested.
h. Statement of any special protection required
for start--up, operation, and periods of idleness
under the site conditions specified on the data
sheets. The list shall clearly identify the protection
to be furnished by the purchaser, as well as that
included in the vendors scope of supply.
9.7 Installation manual
When specified by the purchaser, an installation
manual shall be supplied. Any special information
required for proper installation design that is not on
the drawings shall be compiled in this manual. This
manual shall be forwarded at a time that is mutually
agreed upon in the order. The manual shall contain
information such as special alignment and grouting
procedures, utility specifications (including quantities), and all other necessary installation design
data, including drawings and data specified in 9.6.
The manual shall also include sketches that show
the location of the center of gravity and rigging
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provisions, to permit removal of the top half of the

casing, rotors, and subassemblies that have a mass
(weight) greater than 140 kilograms.
9.8
Operation, maintenance and technical
manuals
be forwarded at a time that is mutually agreed upon

in the order. This manual shall contain a section that
provides special instructions for operation at specified extreme environmental conditions, such as
temperatures.
9.9 Recommended spares
When the vendor submits a complete list of spare
parts, the list should include spare parts for all
equipment and accessories supplied. The vendor
should forward the list to the purchaser promptly
after receipt of the reviewed drawings and in time to
permit order and delivery of the parts before field
start--up.
9.10 Special tools
A list of special tools required for maintenance shall
be furnished.
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The vendor shall provide sufficient written instructions and a cross--referenced list of all drawings to
enable the purchaser to correctly operate and
maintain all the equipment ordered. This information
should be compiled in a manual or manuals with a
cover sheet containing all reference--identifying data
specified in 9.2, an index sheet containing section
titles, and a complete list of referenced and enclosed
drawings by title and drawing number. The manual
shall be prepared for the specified installation; a
generic manual is not acceptable. This manual shall
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Annex A
(informative)
Service factors
[The foreword, footnotes and annexes, if any, are provided for informational purposes only and should not be
construed as a part of ANSI/AGMA 6011--I03, Specification for High Speed Helical Gear Units.]
A.1 Purpose
This annex provides detailed instructions for the
determination and use of service factors for enclosed high speed helical gear units as described in
ANSI/AGMA 6011--I03.
A.2 Determination of service factors
The determination of service factor is based on the
equipment characteristic overload of the gear unit as
a result of operation, desired reliability of the gear
unit during its design life, and length of time that is
considered the design life. It relies heavily on
experience acquired in each specific application. A
broad explanation of the factors involved are:
-- The causes of service overloads are broken
into three broad categories: those produced by
the prime mover, those produced by the driven
equipment, and those resulting from system considerations unique to the equipment train;
-- The reliability of a geared system depends on
many factors both internal to the gear unit itself
and external to the unit. Increases in service factor to influence reliability normally take into consideration external sources of failure such as
abuse and unexpected operating conditions;
-- The desired life of most high speed enclosed
drives is usually longer than other types of enclosed drives. At high operating speeds this can
translate into a very large number of stress cycles
on the components.
A.2.1 Prime mover characteristics
Some different types of prime movers are: electric or
hydraulic motors, steam or gas turbines, and single
or multiple cylinder internal combustion engines.
Each of these prime movers is designed to produce
some nominal power, but each will produce this
power with some variation over time. The variation
of power output with time may be lower or higher
depending on the prime mover and also the way the
prime mover is applied in a particular machinery
train, but any variation over nominal power is an
overload and must be considered.
A.2.2 Driven equipment characteristics

Driven equipment can generally be divided into
rotary and reciprocating types of machines. Rotary
machines generally have smoother power requirements than reciprocating machines, but each type is
unique and the equipment characteristics of each
must be known to be properly evaluated.
A.2.3 System conditions
The gear unit is a part of a system, and this system
can have dynamic (vibratory) response to time,
varying (dynamic) power transmission that may
overload the gear unit. This is most commonly found
as torsional vibration in the rotating shafts, but can
be any vibratory response to dynamic exciting
forces. Generally, overloads are assumed to be
transmitted with no amplification through the gear.
However, when there is a resonant response to a
dynamic power overload, a much higher load may
occur at the gear unit.
Thus, the dynamic overloads that are caused by
prime movers and driven machines may be amplified
in such a way as to greatly increase their magnitude
at the gear unit, and primarily at the gear tooth mesh.
The normal rating of gear units and the normal
service factors used assume that these responses
(resonances) do not appreciably affect the gear unit
load. Therefore, careful system analysis is recommended to ensure that no unexpected overloads
due to resonances are present.
A.2.4 Reliability and life requirements
There is a reliability factor in the power rating
equations, but it deals only with the statistical nature
of material testing and probability of failure for
materials at a given stress level. In a gear unit there
are many separate components that may fail, many
modes of failure, and many factors that can contribute to those modes of failure. For this reason,
quantifying factors associated with reliability and life
to account for these external issues can be extremely difficult.
A.3 Service factor table
Service factors have served the industry well when
they have been identified by knowledgeable and
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experienced gear design engineers. The service

factors shown in table A.1 have been used with
success in the past. These values may be used as
general guidelines, but they do not eliminate the
responsibility of defining any unusual system requirements that would alter the listed values.
netic fields have dissipated can produce very high

torques;
A.3.1 General selection guidelines
-- Generators have extremely high loads when

they are out of phase with the main system, and
across--the--line electrical shorts can produce
very high torque loads. For this reason torque limiting devices or higher service factors are advisable;
-- Synchronous electric motors can produce

very high torsional forcing functions during start-up. This can cause very high transient torsional
torques on the gear unit;
There is no way to list all the possible considerations

that may affect selection of service factors, but the
following are some guidelines.
-- Induction electric motors can produce high
torques on start--up. Therefore, on an application
with many starts, higher service factors may be
warranted;
-- Brakes or other decelerating devices can produce loads on the gear unit larger than the transmitted power.
The list could be much longer, but the intent here
is to give a general idea of items to consider when
selecting service factors.
-- Electric motors that have electric power interrupted and then re--applied before induced mag-
Table A.1 -- Service factors, CSF and KSF

Service factor, with prime mover
Application
Blowers
Centrifugal
Lobe
Compressors
Centrifugal
process gas, except air conditioning
air conditioning service
air or pipe line service
Rotary
axial flow -- all types
liquid piston (Nash)
lobe -- radial flow
Reciprocating
3 or more cylinders
2 cylinders
Dynamometer -- test stand
Fans
Centrifugal
Forced draft
Induced draft
Industrial and mine (large with
frequent starts)
Generators and exciters
Base load or continuous
Peak duty cycle
Synchronous
motors
Induction
motors
Gas or steam
turbine1)
Internal
combustion
engine
(multi--cylinder)
1.7
2.0
1.4
1.7
1.6
1.7
1.7
2.0
1.6
1.6
1.7
1.4
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.4
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.7
1.7
2.0
2.0
1.7
1.7
1.7
1.7
1.7
1.7
1.7
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.3
1.3
2.0
2.0
1.1
2.0
2.0
1.1
2.0
2.3
1.3
1.7
1.7
2.2
2.2
1.4
1.4
1.7
1.7
1.6
1.6
2.0
2.0
1.7
1.7
2.2
2.2
1.4
1.7
1.3
1.4
1.3
1.4
1.4
1.7
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Service factor, with prime mover
Application
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Paper industry
Jordan or refiner
Paper machine -- line shaft
Pumps
Centrifugal (all service except as listed
below)
Centrifugal
boiler feed
descaling (with surge tank)
hot oil
pipe line
water works
Reciprocating
3 or more cylinders
2 cylinders
Rotary
axial flow -- all types
gear type
liquid piston
lobe
sliding vane
Sugar industry
Cane knives
Crushers
Mills
Synchronous
motors
Induction
motors
Gas or steam
turbine1)
Internal
combustion
engine
(multi--cylinder)
-------
-------
1.5
1.3
-------
1.7
1.3
1.5
1.7
---------2.0
2.0
1.7
2.0
1.7
1.5
1.5
2.0
2.0
2.0
1.7
1.7
---------2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
1.7
2.0
2.0
2.0
1.8
1.8
2.0
2.0
1.8
1.5
1.5
1.7
1.7
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.7
1.7
1.5
1.8
1.8
2.0
2.0
1.8
1.8
2.0
2.3
----------
1.5
1.7
1.7
1.8
2.0
2.3
NOTES:
1) Gas turbines seldom operate at full design power while steam turbines often operate at or above rated power.
Appropriate design considerations should be made to assure adequate torque capacity.
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Annex B
(informative)
A simplified method for verifying scuffing resistance
B.1 Purpose
is pitch line velocity, m/s;
This annex provides information concerning the

scuffing (scoring) of high speed gear units.
40
is viscosity of lubricant at 40 C, mm2/s

(cSt);
Cw
= 1.10 (conservative value);
Cw
= 1.15 (nominal value);
Cw
= 1.20 (maximum value).
ANSI/AGMA 6011--I03 is concerned with two failure

modes in gear teeth. They are surface pitting and
root bending fatigue failure of the tooth material for a
given number of stress cycles. There is another
known failure type: scuffing (sometimes referred to
as scoring).
The calculation of the scuffing load capacity is a very
complex problem. While this type failure has been
known for many years and mathematical methods
have been devised to assess relative risk (see
AGMA 925--A03), a simplified scuffing criterion is
suggested that is suitable for general high speed
design work.
From the values of tooth loading, pitch line velocity,
and viscosity of the lubricant, a condensed load
function, F (load), is formed, which, to assure
scuffing resistance, must be less than (or equal to)
the geometric function, F (geometric). The geometric function is based on gear characteristics such as
number of teeth of the pinion and gear, center
distance and gearset ratio. As long as the value of
the load function, F (load), does not exceed that of
the geometric function, F (geometric), there is
adequate safety against scuffing.
NOTE: Cw values are suggested values. Vendors own

experience may change these values with supporting
data. Value of Cw = 1.20 should only be used if total helix deviation meets ANSI/AGMA 2015--1--A01 accuracy
grade A3.
Table B.1 -- Lubricant viscosities

ISO viscosity grade
VG
VG -- 22
VG -- 32
VG -- 46
VG -- 68
NOTE: For high speed gearset applications, lubricant

viscosity means light turbine oil with little or no additives
based on a viscosity range of: 32 40 68. The standard FZG oil test, ISO 14635--1, gives approximations
for the lubricant with respect to scuffing tendency.
Geometric function, F (geometric):
Therefore:
(B.1)
F (load) F (geometric)
0.25 46
F (load) = w [ v ]
40
Cw
0.22
(B.2)
where
w
is specific tooth load on the pitch circle, N/

mm;
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F(geometric) =
50 + z 1 + z2(a ) 0.5
A
[C u] (B.3)
where:
Load function, F (load):
Nominal viscosity at
40C, mm2/sec (cSt)
22
32
46
68
z1
is number of teeth of the pinion;
z2
is number of teeth of the gear;
is center distance, mm;
is taken from table B.2;
Cu
is taken from table B.2.

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Table B.2 -- Values A and Cu for calculating F (geometric)

p
Cu @ 1 u < 3
Cu @ 3 u 10
15
350
95 + 28.6 (3 -- u)
130 -- 10 [112.5 -- (13 -- u)2]0.5
17.5
300
90 + 30 (3 -- u)
120 -- 10 [90 -- (12 -- u)2]0.5
20
300
100 + 33.3 (3 -- u)
130 -- 10 [109 -- (13 -- u)2]0.5
22.5
250
95 + 28.5 (3 -- u)
130 -- 10 [112.5 -- (13 -- u)2]0.5
25
250
105 + 31.4 (3 -- u)
140 -- 10 [133.5 -- (14 -- u)2]0.5
NOTE
p is pressure angle, degrees;
u is gear ratio (z2/z1).
B.3 Field of application

The above scuffing criterion is applicable to:
a. High speed gears with a modified addendum
(rack shift or x factor) resulting in reasonably balanced sliding and rolling conditions between the
tooth flanks at the tip of the pinion and mating
gear;
b. Gear tooth accuracy grade, per ANSI/AGMA
2015--1--A01, shall be equal to or better than:
A5 for single pitch deviation, fpt
A5 for total cumulative pitch deviation, Fp
A4 for total profile deviation, F
A4 for total helix deviation, F
c. Surface roughness of tooth flanks after grinding, Ra 0.5 m (20 rms);
d. Basic rack profile with:
pressure angle, P = 20 deg
addendum, hap = 1 module.
The working flanks of the pinion or gear shall be
provided with profile modifications to obtain a
trapezoidal tooth load distribution along the path of
contact.

The working flanks of the pinion or gear shall be

provided with longitudinal modification to compensate for bending and torsional deflections and
thermal deformations of the gear rotors in order to
obtain a uniform tooth load distribution over the
entire rated face width.
The lubricant used shall pass ISO 14635--1 load
stage 5.
B.4 Scuffing design criteria
As stated, there are no firm criteria for designing to
prevent scuffing at this time. However, it is hoped
that the use of methods such as those in this annex
and those in AGMA 925--A03 can lead to a set of
design criteria. There are other methods for
predicting scuffing and there is no intent to deny the
validity of any method at this time.
B.5 Conclusion
Predicting scuffing is very important in high speed
gearing. It is hoped that industry consensus can be
reached on scuffing prediction. To achieve this
consensus, industry must utilize available methods
and gain experience.
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Annex C
(informative)
Lateral rotor dynamics
C.1 Purpose
In the dynamic analysis of a high speed gear box, it is
necessary to verify that the drive is inherently stable,
and that any actual harmful critical speeds are
sufficiently removed from any operating speed or
load range of the equipment. This annex provides
information on rotor dynamics for high speed gear
drives.
bearing load is mainly a result of the rotor weight and

is therefore constant.
C.2 Modes
Figure C.1 -- Typical modes of rigid rotor lateral

vibration
Typical turbomachinery equipment can pass
through what is called flexural type critical speeds
within their operating speed range. Here the rotor
will actually deflect to create mode shapes similar to
those shown in figure C.2, in addition to any vibration
resulting from shaft displacement in its bearings.
C.3 Bearings
In gear rotor dynamics, bearing oil film stiffness
varies with speed as well as torque load applied to
the drive. This is quite different from turbomachinery
driven through a high speed flexible coupling where
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Figure C.2 -- Typical modes of flexural lateral

vibration
High speed gear drives use fluid film or sleeve type
bearings. They frequently are manufactured with
non--cylindrical bores. Gear drive bearings generally have a large length to diameter ratio to gain the
bearing area required to support the torque load as
well as rotor weight loading and still be able to
maintain high efficiencies. This type of bearing
design lends itself to asymmetrical oil film stiffness
rates in the X and Y directions. High stiffness values
occur in the direction of the applied load. Relatively
large cross coupled stiffness and damping coefficients are common. Bearing cross coupling spring
and damping, in simple terms, means that, in
addition to a resulting resisting force being generated in the direction of displacement or velocity,
another force is created 90 degrees from the
direction of motion. This phenomenon has a more
pronounced effect in gear drives than in turbo
equipment, which frequently uses tilting pad type
bearings. For an accurate analysis of a gear drive, a
complete eight element matrix of spring and damping rates should be obtained (see figure C.3).
Stiffness terms:
Kxx is force in X resulting from a displacement in
the X direction, in Newtons per millimeter;
Kxy is force in X resulting from a displacement in
the Y direction, in Newtons per millimeter;
Kyy is force in Y resulting from a displacement in
the Y direction, in Newtons per millimeter;
Kyx is force in Y resulting from a displacement in
the X direction, in Newtons per millimeter.

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High speed gear drives are frequently coupled to

turbomachinery. Although the gear drive operates at
turbomachinery speeds, its dynamic behavior is
significantly different from compressors or turbines.
Gear shafting is generally of the rigid rotor design.
This means that throughout the operating speed
range of the machine, most vibration that occurs is
caused by shaft displacements in the bearing
system oil films rather than deflections of the rotor
(see figure C.1).
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Bearing film
Journal
Dyy
Kyy
Dxy
Kxy
Kyx
Dyx
vibrations. Lightly loaded fluid film bearings can get

into sub--synchronous vibration problems, particularly in the qualification testing process, which is
generally a no load test. Oil whirl and oil whip are the
names for this type of problem. This vibration is
usually at a frequency of around 0.4 times rotational
speed. If not properly detected in the analysis of the
drive, undesirable or even destructive vibrations
may be exhibited in testing or lightly loaded field
running.
Kxx Dxx
Qe
Te
X
Figure C.3 -- Cross coupled bearing schematic
representation
QLG
TG
Bearing
groove
Damping terms:
Dxx is force in X resulting from a velocity in the X
direction, in Newtons per millimeter;
Q1
T1
Dxy is force in X resulting from a velocity in the Y

Obtaining these coefficients is the first step to an

accurate gear drive rotor dynamics analysis.
Sophisticated bearing analysis techniques are
available to determine these coefficients. A typical
method will solve the Reynolds and energy equations over a grid network of the bearing area for the
particular geometry in question by finite difference
techniques. The results from each grid point are
numerically combined to produce the performance
characteristics of the complete bearing. A detailed
heat balance of the bearing system under its
operating conditions must be performed to ensure
that the actual oil film viscosities are being utilized.
This is normally accomplished in an iterative type
technique, where an assumed temperature is chosen for performance calculation and then is compared with the final calculated temperatures
resulting from the heat balance. If the two do not
agree, a new assumed temperature is chosen and
the process continues in the program until convergence occurs (see figure C.4).
C.4 Stability
A stability analysis is required to ensure that the drive
will not exhibit self sustaining non--synchronous
Qv
T3
Qi
Px
Bearing
films
TG
External
source
Qe
Te
Q2 Q1
T2
Figure C.4 -- Heat balance model

C.5 Critical speed
A critical speed is defined as the speed at which the
peak response amplitude actually will occur when
the rotor bearing system is in resonance with a
periodic forcing frequency. There are many possible
forcing frequencies in a gear drive system but the
one most likely to excite the system is the harmonic
force generated at rotor rotational speed due to
mass imbalance. Gears generally are designed to
have their actual critical speeds above 120 percent
of their maximum operating speed. Undamped and
damped natural frequencies may be calculated
below running speed. Damping may completely
suppress the response of these modes or significantly shift the frequency at which these modes will
actually experience peak response or critical speed
by the above definition. Damping tends to lower
calculated natural frequencies. For simple systems
they are related by:
Wd
= 1 2
Wo
(C.1)
where
is the damping ratio;
Wd
is the damped natural frequency;
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T2
H2 P 2
Dyy is force in Y resulting from a velocity in the Y

Dyx is force in Y resulting from a velocity in the X
direction, in Newtons per millimeter.
Q2
Drains
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is the undamped natural frequency.

= D
(C.2)
Dc
Wo
where
D
Dc
C.6.1 Undamped critical speed analysis

is the actual damping;
is the critical damping.
Damping, however, tends to raise the frequency at

which the actual response amplitude or critical
speed due to imbalance occurs. For simple systems
they are related by:
Wr
1
=
Wo
1 2 2
(C.3)
where
Wr
critical speed analysis, the damped critical speed

stability type analysis, and the damped unbalance
response analysis.
is the actual response frequency.
The damped, undamped, and response frequencies

will agree only when the damping ratio is small.
Large discrepancies will be seen at damping ratios
larger than 0.3. Another way of expressing damping
ratio is by a logarithmic decrement which defines
how quickly a vibration will decay with time.
Log decrement
S=
4 2 2
1 2
(C.4)
C.6 Analysis types

There are three main tools used in natural frequency
and critical speed analysis, each having its own
strengths and weaknesses. They are the undamped
The undamped critical speed analysis is an excellent

simple tool for preliminary evaluation of a rotor
bearing system. It allows the analyst to identify
approximately the magnitude of oil film stiffness
required to obtain the desired regime of operation of
the system (i.e., rigid or flexible rotor design).
Approximate mode shapes are obtained. Effectiveness of bearing damping can be seen. If motion of
the rotor occurs at the bearing, damping will be very
effective.
If the motion occurs other than at the bearing,
damping will be ineffective. While the undamped
critical speed map is a useful tool in estimating
performance, it is lacking in several major areas.
First, it does not consider the cross coupled effects in
the oil film; and second, it does not consider the
direct or cross coupled damping terms. In gear
drives, which generally have large damping values
as well as large cross coupled terms, the result can
tend to yield critical speed predictions less than what
an actual machine may exhibit. Lastly, no indication
of stability characteristics is obtained. The map
should display the effect of load variations. Stiffness
values for the range of applied load are generally
plotted on the map (see figure C.5).
105
Mode 3
Critical speed, cpm
Mode 2
Mode 1
104
1 x pinion
KXX -- 50% LD
8000 cpm
KXX -- 75% LD
1 x bull gear
4000 cpm
KXX--100%LD
KYY -- 50% LD
KYY -- 75% LD
KYY--100%LD
103
105
106
107
Bearing support stiffness, N/mm
108
Figure C.5 -- Undamped critical speed map
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C.6.2 Damped critical speed analysis

The damping approach is similar to the undamped
map except that it is evaluated using full bearing
spring and damping characteristics, including cross
coupling terms.
Damping in gear bearings is significant and the first
two mode shapes generally show significant
movement in the bearings, thereby utilizing the
available damping (see figure C.6). This tends to
give a result closer to the real world when evaluated,
considering that frequencies with damping ratios
greater than 0.2--0.3 will not be responsive where
indicated. It gives results which agree very closely
with the damped response analysis for the flexural
mode of vibration which is generally the real critical
speed where response will occur. This is because of
little movement at the bearings and corresponding
small damping in the system for this mode.
= 0.01
Figure C.6 -- Bearing damping

The degree of damping or likelihood of response is
shown via logarithmic decrement or damping ratio
values. See figure C.7. This stability type analysis
can also identify sub--synchronous
vibration
potential such as half
= 0.011
= 0.011
= 0.012
NF3
Bend
8
7
= 0.6
6
5
NF1
Bounce
= 0.5
4
= 0.47
= 0 .45
NF1
Rock
= 0.50
= 0.46
(Max cont speed)
Mating shaft
2
= 0.4
= 0.43
1
2000
3000
4000
(Max cont speed)

Shaft studied
Natural frequency, cpm X 10 3
10
9
5000
6000
Shaft rotating speed (rpm)
7000
8000
9000
Figure C.7 -- Damped critical speed map--natural frequency versus rotational speed load

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C.6.3 Damped response analysis

The damped response analysis is generally considered to be the most useful of the tools for evaluating
rotor synchronous vibration. It gives excellent
correlation with actual machines. By definition, a
critical speed is the speed which corresponds to the
110
frequency of the peak in vibration response to

excitation.
The damped response analysis includes all the
effects from both damping and cross coupling. It will
not indicate stability problems. In the analysis, it is
generally best to specify unbalance forces several
times larger than the actual rotor balance specification allows. Unbalanced force stations must be
selected to excite the particular mode of vibration in
question. The unbalance should be applied at
several places along the rotor in successive runs to
ensure that each mode will be excited. Coupling
end, midspan, and blind end locations should be run
as a minimum. Coupling end unbalance will usually
excite the most common mode seen (see figures
C.8, C.9 and C.10).
Max AMP 99 mm
at 20 800 rpm
Dia amplitude ( m m)
90
70
50
30
10
9000
18 000
27 000
Speed (rpm)
Figure C.8 -- Unbalance modeled at coupling
110
MAX AMP 86 mm
at 20 800 rpm
90
70
50
30
10
9000
18 000
Speed (rpm)
27 000
Figure C.9 -- Midspan
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frequency whirl, which can occur with unloaded

gears. Here a growth factor is calculated for each
mode. If the factor has a negative value, the system
is inherently stable. If the value is positive, the
system may be unstable. This analysis should also
be performed over the load range if applicable. The
damped natural frequency analysis yields more
information but can be difficult to interpret if one is not
familiar with evaluating the effect of the damping
ratio.

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MAX AMP 98 mm
at 20 800 rpm
90
70
50
30
10
9000
18 000
27 000
Speed (rpm)
In high speed gear drives with large L/D bearings, it

is generally accepted that NF1 (bounce mode) and
NF2 (rock mode) are heavily damped and unresponsive. When heavily damped (damping ratio greater
than 0.3), these bearing modes may fall within the
20% band width around the rotating speed--natural
frequency line. The acceptability may be proven
either by response analysis or by the damping ratio
of actual damping/critical damping.
A term called the amplification factor determines
when a response peak is to be treated as a real
critical speed or if the frequency tends to be critically
damped. Amplification factors less than 2.5 are
considered to be critically damped.
It is not the normal case to be able to evaluate the
accuracy of a critical speed calculation for a gear
Vibration level
RRE
Act
0.707 PEAK
Nmc Ncm Nct Ncp
drive. This is because the criticals are usually

designed to be at operating speeds higher than the
rest of the drive may be able to withstand. Bearing
temperature or centrifugal stress considerations
usually limit the maximum operating speed. The
only thing that can usually be verified is that the
actual critical is above design speeds, but not the
actual critical speed frequency. This is determined
by not measuring any peak in response over the
speed range of the machine.
Evaluating the undamped and damped natural
frequencies as well as the damped response analysis is the most complete way to determine if a gear
drive rotor will have dynamics problems. If only one
tool can be available, the most reliable overall results
will be obtained with the damped response analysis.
= rotor first critical center frequency, cycles per

minute
= initial (lesser) speed at 0.707 x peak amplitude
Ncm
(critical)
= final (greater) speed at 0.707 x peak amplitude
Ncp
(critical)
Ncp -- Ncm = peak width at the half power point
AF
= amplification factor
N ct
=
N cp N cm
RRE
= resonance response envelope
= amplitude at Nct
Act
Nct
Figure C.11 -- Amplification factor
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Annex D
(informative)
Systems considerations for high speed gear drives
D.1 Purpose
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The need for high mechanical reliability in geared

drives can best be satisfied by a systems approach
to the entire train of machinery including foundations, lubrication, vibration, the forces and moments
associated with piping, couplings, etc. The purpose
of this annex is to point out common problems that
may occur in geared systems, an explanation of
these problems, and the possible effects.
It is not the intent of this annex to present detailed
methods of analyzing or solving the problem, nor will
there be any attempt to set design criteria or limits.
D.2 Responsibility
A gear unit is susceptible to a variety of problems
when it becomes a part of a rotating machinery
system, the severity of which generally increases
with speed. Even though these problems are
generally beyond the vendors control, they adversely affect system reliability and/or performance and
may cause damage to the gear unit.
The party having contractual responsibility for system performance should investigate and resolve
these problems in the design stage and thereby
avoid the conflicts that may develop between the
component manufacturers and users.
It is recommended that the party having contractual
responsibility for the system analysis involving a
critical service gear drive be clearly identified in the
specifications, contract or purchase order. Because
of the substantial cost involved in a system analysis,
and in some cases the system performance, it
should be emphasized that all parties supplying
components to the system have a responsibility to
furnish correct and accurate data so that the analysis
will be meaningful.
coupling, gear, driven equipment, or any other

component.
The increasing demands for system mechanical
reliability can best be satisfied by a coordinated
technical exchange between designer, equipment
supplier, erecting engineers, and user. The various
system analyses, in at least preliminary form, should
precede detailed equipment purchase specifications. This sequence will permit the design to be
based on more nearly correct load and operating
conditions.
This coordinated effort can be properly called
system engineering and is normally performed by
the design agent or his technical representative.
Gear vendors may not have the expertise nor the
detailed information to adequately analyze system
overload. This function must be performed by
specialists under the responsibility of the systems
engineer.
There is no set format for communicating this data.
The required information is the magnitude of overload and a description of the operational conditions
under which it occurs, such as when, how long, and
nature.
Gear units and couplings can be adversely affected
by one or more system generated problems.
Failures that result from these system induced
causes can be categorized under three main headings:
-- those
resulting
from
overstressing
component parts, which are grouped under overload;
-- alignment related, such as distorted
foundations or poor alignment with connected
machinery;
-- those resulting primarily from a lubrication
related failure.
D.3 Introduction
D.4 Overloads
It is not uncommon to find daily process system

operating costs many times the cost of the gear unit.
This downtime cost makes it desirable to avoid
failure of any part in the system ---- be it prime mover,
For the purpose of this discussion overload will be

defined as:
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That load which is in excess of the nominal design point load.

Overload can be of momentary duration, periodic,

quasi--steady state, or vibratory in nature. Depending on its magnitude and the number of stress cycles
accumulated at overload, it can be a fatigue or a yield
stress consideration.
Overload on a gear drive can result from internal or
external causes. Internal cause of overload ---- such
as faulty manufacturing (faults of manufacture) are
usually found by routine inspections before the gear
drive is put into service. External sources of
overload result from the operational characteristics
of the system into which the gear drive is placed, and
are more complex and difficult to identify.
The gear vendor has little if any control over the
external influences that produce overload. The
system engineer who has overall responsibility for
performance should include, along with output, unit
cost, efficiency, etc., the investigation of overloads
as they relate to potential failure, downtime, and
system reliability.
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The following material is intended to assist the

system analyst by highlighting subjects for his
consideration, and to establish better communication between system people and the vendor.
D.4.1 Estimated maximum continuous power
Operational overload characteristics of various driven equipment vary with the type of machine and
should be considered on an individual basis.
Pump or compressor designers, for example, can
predict the power requirements at the design point
with fairly good accuracy. However, continuous
power (service power) is a combination of:
-- changes in specific gravity or density of the
media being pumped;
--
carry out;
--
overspeed;
-- variations in pressure ratio across a

compressor due to abnormal operating conditions.
Changes in specific gravity of the fluid medium
handled by a pump, or change in density of the gas
handled by a compressor, affect the power transmitted in direct proportion. On boiler feed pumps, for
example, this occurrence can be encountered
during startup, upon malfunction of pre--heating
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equipment, or during boiler cool--down following a

failure.
In the case of air handling centrifugal compressors,
design power is usually based on the normal
maximum ambient temperature. Consideration
should be given to cold weather operation since the
density of air varies with absolute temperature.
Compressors handling other gases are usually
encountered in process systems under greater
control where temperature variations are less.
However, other variables may become serious. In
refinery practice, for example, the composition of the
gas can vary widely, and in other process work the
inlet pressure may not be a fixed value.
Carry out is an expression used by the pump and
compressor industries to indicate performance on a
head curve beyond the so--called design point.
Figure D.1 illustrates a typical compressor percentage performance curve.
It will be noted at 100% speed as the head drops off
and flow is increased, power increases to a level as
high as 115% load. Carry out is an everyday reality.
It comes about through such things as improper
estimation of system performance during design
stages, altered system requirements of existing
processes, gradual deterioration of processes, systems employing multiple units where shutdown or
failure of one increases the requirements on the
remaining units, or through leaks or failures.
Figure D.2 illustrates a similar percentage performance curve for centrifugal pumps.
Overspeed is just what the name implies, and is
obviously limited to applications with variable speed
prime movers. Because the power absorption of the
driven machine varies approximately with the third
power of speed, overspeed is a large contributor to
overload. Referring again to figure D.1, the performance curve indicates that at 110% speed and
100% flow, power is increased to 125%. Carry out at
this speed can increase the power still further, to
levels approaching 140% of service power.
Normal practice for a turbine driven centrifugal pump
is to set the overspeed trips at 115% design speed.
Governor settings are generally established to
permit continuous operation between 105% and
110% design speed. It should be borne in mind that
operators can and do reset governors to avail
themselves of maximum output of the system,
regardless of the original settings.
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140
Head at
110% speed
% Head and % power
130
120
Head at
100% speed
110
100
90
Power at
110% speed
Power at
100% speed
60
70
80
90
% Flow
100
110
120
130
140
130
140
Figure D.1 -- Typical centrifugal compressor performance curve

Head at
110% speed
140
Head at
100% speed
120
110
Power at
110% speed
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% Head and % power
130
100
90
Power at
100% speed
60
70
80
90
% Flow
100
110
120
Figure D.2 -- Typical centrifugal pump performance curve
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D.4.2 Vibratory overloads

An essential phase in the design of a critical service
system of rotating machinery is the analysis of the
dynamic (vibratory) response of a system to excitation forces.
The dynamic response of a system results in
additional loads imposed upon the system and
relative motion between adjacent elements in the
system. The vibratory loads are superimposed upon
the mean running load in the system and, depending
upon the dynamic behavior of system, could lead to
failure of the system components. In a gear unit
these failures could occur as tooth breakage or
pitting of the gear elements, shaft breakage or
bearing failure.
Due to the backlash between the geared elements of
a gear unit, tooth separation will occur when the
vibratory torques in the shafts exceed the average
torque, resulting in tooth separation and subsequent
impacts. Gear tooth loads due to these impacts can
be several times the vibratory torque in the gear
shafts.
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A vibratory torque which is synchronized to the

rotation of a gear element can form a cyclic wear
pattern on the gear. This wear, which varies around
the circumference on the gear element, results in
tooth spacing errors of the gear causing noise or
even can become a self--generating excitation which
reinforces the original excitation.
Vibratory motion of gear unit components can take
up clearances causing interference problems between gearing elements, or between shafting and
bearings or seals.
D.4.2.1 Vibration analysis
Any vibration analysis must consider the complete
system including prime mover, gear unit, driven
equipment, couplings and foundations. Dynamic
loads imposed upon a gear unit are the result of the
dynamic behavior of the total system and not that of
the gear unit alone. The individual components of
the system are usually supplied by different
manufacturers. Therefore, responsibility for performing the vibration analysis must rest with the
designer of the total system or his designated agent.
The vibration analysis must determine all significant
system natural frequencies and evaluate the system
response to all potential excitation sources. If the
analysis indicates a resonant or near resonant
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condition, the recommended solution is to shift

natural frequencies by changing stiffness or mass
instead of relying on system damping to limit
vibratory amplitudes. Normally, a linear vibration
analysis is adequate. However, under certain
conditions nonlinear responses can occur and the
possibility of their existence should be recognized.
It is also advantageous to perform a preliminary
vibration analysis early enough in the design procedure to allow for any changes which might be
required for detuning purposes.
D.4.2.2 Torsional vibration
The vibratory load caused by a steady state torsional
vibration of a system is due to the interaction of a
periodic excitation, and a natural frequency of the
system. The magnitude of the dynamic load caused
by this type of vibration is dependent on three
factors: magnitude of the excitation, amount of
damping in the system, and proximity of the excitation frequency to resonance. Typical sources for
steady state excitation are:
--
internal combustion engines;
--
reciprocating pumps and compressors;
--
pump or compressor impellers.
A torsional vibration in a system can also be caused

by a transient excitation which is often called a shock
or impact loading. Transient conditions occur due to
sudden changes in load or speed, or the accelerating
or decelerating through system natural frequencies,
including the A.C. component of synchronous motors during startup.
This type of disturbance will produce oscillations at
all the natural frequencies of the system. These
oscillations will decay and eventually disappear due
to damping. The peak dynamic loads occur during or
directly after the disturbance and their magnitudes
are not substantially reduced by the damping in the
system. Effects of the transient class of vibration can
be most severe in the case of gear teeth due to their
ability to separate, thus producing impact loadings
on the teeth.
D.4.2.3 Lateral vibration
Dynamic loads at a gear mesh can be caused by a
lateral vibration of a gear element in response to an
excitation source. The lateral vibration of a rotor
system should consider all flexibilities and restraints
which will influence the vibratory response of the
rotor. In the case of a rotor system comprised of a
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gear element and shaft, this should include the

influence of bearings, foundations, couplings,
connecting adjacent rotors and the mating gear
element.
The most common sources of lateral excitation in a
rotor system are unbalance and misalignment.
Therefore, care should be given to minimize these
factors in the design, manufacture and installation of
a rotating system. The lateral response of the
system should be evaluated based on the design
tolerances for system unbalance and misalignment.
Consideration must be given to operation in the
proximity of lateral natural frequencies because
large vibratory loads may result with relatively low
excitation. Fluid film bearings are generally used to
support rotors in critical service systems. These
bearings possess stiffness and damping properties
which vary with speed and load. These non--linear
properties should be considered when calculating
the lateral natural frequencies of the system. Under
certain conditions of operation, these bearings can
cause instabilities in the rotor motion which will
impart dynamic loads on the gear mesh.
D.4.2.4 Axial vibration
Dynamic loads on a gear mesh are sometimes
caused by what appears to be an axial vibration.
This axial motion is most often the response of the
gear element to unbalanced thrust forces. Common
sources for these forces are malfunctioning or
misaligned couplings, electric armatures mounted
off their magnetic center, face runout of thrust collars
or compressor wheels, and assembly errors.
D.4.2.5 Vibration measurements and design
considerations
The results of any theoretical vibration analysis are
only as accurate as the mathematical model which is
developed to perform the calculations. The correctness of the model of the system is dependent on the
accuracy to which the inertia, stiffness, damping and
excitation can be ascertained. Since there is always
the possibility of the actual system responding
differently than the theoretical evaluation, consideration should be given to physically measuring the
vibratory loads in the system at the time of initial
startup.
Obtaining test data related to operational loading on
a system has the following advantages:
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-- establishes confidence that the rotating system will perform satisfactorily or indicate areas
where corrective actions are required prior to a
system failure;
-- provide a basis for evaluation of systems that
may be designed or manufactured in the future;
-- pinpoint system excitations or non--linear responses which were not considered in any
theoretical evaluation.
In the design stages it is advantageous to provide
design features in the system which would facilitate
testing, such as ground surfaces and proper access
points for pickups or strain gages. Also in the system
design, if it is feasible, consideration should be given
to field modifications that could be made with a
minimum of operational downtime if damaging
vibratory loads were encountered. An example of
this would be providing both access to couplings and
additional space for coupling changes for detuning
purposes.
D.5 Alignment
D.5.1 Drive train alignment
A gear unit by the nature of its operation is always
connected to at least two other pieces of equipment.
The successful operation of the gear unit is largely
dependent on the alignment of these components.
There are three distinct types of misalignment which
must be considered between connecting component
shafting.
-- Parallel offset misalignment ---- when two
shafts are not coaxial, but their axes are parallel;
-- Angular misalignment ---- when two shafts are
not coaxial, and their axes are not parallel;
-- Axial misalignment ---- when the ends of the
two shafts are not positioned to provide the required shaft separation under operating conditions.
Misalignment during operation not only causes
vibration, but superimposes bending stress on the
shear stress due to transmitted torque. These
stresses cannot be readily calculated but they
warrant discussion so the designer can take precautions to minimize their effect. Perfect alignment is
almost impossible to obtain; therefore, flexible
couplings are used to minimize the effects of the
inherent misalignment.
However, flexible couplings, whether of the gear
tooth, spring elements, flexing disc, or elastomeric
type, produce forces and moments on their support-

ing shafts when operating misaligned. The analytical determination of the magnitude of these forces
and moments is not fully understood. It can be
generalized that:
-- the sense and direction are such that they try
to bring the supporting shafts in line;
-- significant bending moments may be imposed on supporting shafts;
-- the magnitude of the forces and moments increases with larger angularity across the coupling;
-- notwithstanding catalog claims for angular
capacity, flexible couplings should not be looked
upon as universal joints; they should be given the
best possible alignment.
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The designer, in order to obtain a greater mechanical

reliability of a coupled shafting system must make a
comprehensive assessment of the operating alignment. This is a system study and must include all
elements of the system including bedplates and/or
foundations. An accurate evaluation of thermal
growth for all components from a valid and common
reference line is required. Journal displacement
within bearings, though generally smaller in magnitude, should be considered, particularly as it affects
cold or static alignment checks. After determining
the probable magnitude of alignment change from
static and cold to dynamic and hot (including any
periodic cyclic changes that may occur), select a
coupling arrangement that provides enough length
or span between flexible elements to keep angularity
low, in the region of 5 minutes or lower.
A hot alignment check is recommended at the time
the unit is put in service. This should be performed
when all temperatures have stabilized, and the
system is transmitting rated power at rated speed.
D.5.2 Foundations
Another kind of alignment problem commonly encountered in geared systems is the misalignment of
pinion and gear axes due to foundation or bedplate
twistings or deflections. It should be recognized that
gear units require foundations with sufficient rigidity
to maintain alignment under operating loads.
Reinforced concrete foundations with grouted--in
soleplate are generally preferable to fabricated steel
bedplates in terms of foundation stiffness, mass and
damping characteristics. A concrete foundation of
adequate section, on good soil or on sufficient piling,
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is the best insurance to avoid unequal settling or

twisting from other causes.
Fabricated steel bedplates make convenient shipping and handling frames, but are generally designed for strength, not rigidity. They are frequently
designed without consideration for the various
piping and/or oil sump thermal expansion. Out--of-door installations on steel bedplates are particularly
subject to cyclic bowing caused by the daily rise and
fall of the sun.
When steel bedplates are used, the designer should
endeavor to achieve two things:
-- arrange oil sumps, piping, and weather
protection to minimize unsymmetrical thermal expansion;
-- thoroughly investigate elastic deformation of
the bedplate due to piping forces and moments;
then design the bedplate to eliminate twisting at
the gear supports.
D.5.3 System piping
The forces and moments imposed on pumps,
compressors and turbines by their inlet and discharge piping are major factors in deflecting this
equipment and causing operating misalignment. All
efforts should be made to minimize piping effects.
Lubricant supply and drain piping for the gear unit
should be given similar consideration.
D.5.4 Installation instructions
The system designer should assemble and integrate
complete and comprehensive installation instructions covering, as a minimum, such things as:
-- soleplate, bedplate, machinery position and
leveling details;
--
foundation bolting and grouting details;
-- cold alignment data ---- including method of

measuring, relative position, and sequence of
alignment;
-- keying, pinning and torquing details as required;
--
pipe support and flange makeup details;
-- all other relevant details that would otherwise

be left to the judgment of the job site mechanic.
D.6 Additional lubrication considerations
The continued successful operation and long life of a
gear unit is dependent on the constant supply of a
lubricating oil of proper quantity, quality, and condition. The lubrication system has five functions to
perform:
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reduce friction;
--
transfer heat;
--
minimize wear;
--
transfer wear particles;
tics should be carefully selected and, if selected,

frequently changed to avoid accumulative separation of the additives during operation. When
exposed to high operating temperatures in excess of
90 C, rapid degradation will occur.
--
reduce rusting and corrosion.
D.6.2.2 Viscosity and viscosity index
Failure of the lubrication system to adequately

perform any one or more of these functions may
result in premature failure of the gear drive.
D.6.1 Type of lubricant
Two basic types of oils are used to lubricate gear
drives:
--
petroleum base;
--
synthetic.
There can be a wide variation in the lubricating

qualities of oils within each of these general types.
Oils are compounded to meet specific requirements
for various applications such as gear oils, bearing
oils, internal combustion oils, worm gear oils, etc.
Therefore, it is important that an oil be selected
meeting the recommendations supplied with the
gear unit.
Synthetic oils should never be substituted for
petroleum base oils without the gear vendors
approval, since these oils not only have different
lubricating qualities, but also may not be compatible
with materials used in the gear unit.
D.6.2 Lubricant selection
The correct type and viscosity of oil must be supplied
in accordance with the vendors recommendations.
The friction, wear, film strength and corrosion
protection characteristics of different types of oils
can vary widely. Deviation from the recommended
oil for the gear drive can result in premature wear,
failure, or both.
D.6.2.1 Lubricant quality
Lubricating oils for high speed gear units should be
high quality, refined, paraffin base petroleum oils.
They must not be corrosive and must be free from
grit or abrasives. As they are oftentimes subject to
large flow rates and high operating temperatures,
they must have good antifoaming properties.
Oils of a straight mineral type should be used. High
quality rust and oxidation resistance is desirable.
Oils with additives which enhance these characteris-
Oils refined into lubricants are generally derived from

two types of crude oil, either paraffin base or naptha
base. Paraffin based oils are preferred because they
have better natural extreme pressure characteristics
and better resistance to thinning down at higher
operating temperatures. Naptha based oils, on the
other hand, require special additives in order to
possess this benefit.
The oils resistance to thinning is measured by the
viscosity index. The higher the index value the better
the resistance to thinning. Oils without additives of
the paraffin base type usually have VI values of
ninety (90) or above, whereas naptha base oils will
exhibit lower values, oftentimes between twenty (20)
and thirty (30).
D.6.3 Oil film
Gear elements and the supporting bearing system
require a continuous supply of properly selected and
conditioned oil for survival. An oil film of adequate
thickness must be established between the rolling
and sliding component surfaces to avoid damaging
wear and scuffing and to provide component cooling.
Hydrodynamic and elastohydrodynamic lubrication
theories are commonly used today in analyzing film
thickness in bearings and gear teeth. The oil
viscosity has the greatest effect on the film thickness. Consequently, failure to use an oil that has
both the proper viscosity and viscosity index can
result in failure to produce an adequate film thickness for the gear teeth and bearings.
Improper oil film thickness may cause several
operational problems. Lack of oil film or inadequate
oil film thickness may cause metallurgical drawing
due to frictional heat of hardened surfaces, destructive wear, scuffing or pitting of the gear teeth, and
frictional melting, plastic flow or failure of the
babbitted bearing surfaces. Increased oil viscosity
increases frictional power losses and therefore
increases the temperature rise and may produce
heat energy beyond the control of the cooling
system.
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D.6.4 Lubricant supply

The oil supply must meet the requirements set forth
in the gear vendors recommendations.
D.6.4.1 Quantity
The proper flow rate of oil must be supplied to the
gear drive to ensure adequate oil film formation on
the rotor elements, and in cases where babbitted
bearings are employed, in the bearing journals, to
prevent metal to metal contact of the respective
elements. In addition, sufficient flow must be
maintained to assure adequate cooling. Too small a
quantity may cause inadequate distribution resulting
in potential overheating, whereas too large a quantity may result in excessive churning of the oil which
may also result in overheating.
D.6.4.2 Pressurized lubrication systems
When lubrication systems are self contained, the
system should be designed with a flow capacity of a
minimum of 10% greater than that initially required to
allow for pump wear, slight bearing wear with normal
service, or change in oil viscosity due to temperature
variations and change of viscosity with use.
Where pressurized oil is furnished from a central
supply, operating, alarm and shutdown pressures
must be in accordance with the gear unit vendors
specifications. Pressures lower than that recommended may result in reduced flow and overheating.
Pressures too high may cause excessive churning
and possible gearbox flooding, increasing power
loss and also resulting in overheating.
Oil pressure to the gear drive should be measured
either in the oil passages of the gear unit or at a point
as near to the entry of the unit as possible, thus
avoiding the inclusion of pressure losses in the
piping between the point of measurement and the
actual gear supply.
D.6.4.3 Lubricant temperature
The gear supplier will normally specify the minimum
allowable oil temperature for startup. If temperatures lower than this are expected, provisions must
be made to heat and, if possible, circulate the oil prior
to startup. The gear drive must not be operated for
extended periods at this minimum startup temperature.
Oil inlet temperature must be in accordance with the

vendors specifications. A low supply temperature
may result in a change in viscosity causing higher
than expected temperature rise in the gear unit and
improper oil distribution to the spray jets and
bearings.
When the oil supply temperature is higher than
specified, the oil will be subject to rapid oxidation
reducing the life of the oil, and reducing the operating
viscosity resulting in an inadequate oil film. This
condition can result in overheating, excessive wear
and even failure.
D.6.4.4 Pressurized system components
The system components must be selected and
installed to avoid problems. The following are some
suggestions to avoid problems:
-- Aeration. Care must be taken to avoid excessive aeration of the oil. Aeration may result in
pump cavitation and decrease the volume of oil to
come in contact with the elements of the gear
drive;
-- Oil reservoir. The reservoir must be large
enough to allow time for the air to separate from
the oil. Return lines to the oil reservoir should return below the oil level. This also includes relief
valve bypass lines and any other return lines.
These lines should be located as far away from
the pump suction line as possible. Baffles properly located in the reservoir will ensure the aerated
return oil does not find its way to the suction line
until air has had time to escape from the oil;
-- Drain lines. The location of the drain from the
gear drive is critical, and the vendors recommendations should be followed. Drain lines should be
sized so they run no more than half full of oil. The
line should slope down at a minimum of (20
mm/m, 2%) and have a minimum number of
bends and elbows. It is desirable to have a vent
located in the drain line near the exit from the gear
drive to insure proper drainage;
-- Vents. Vents must be carefully located and of
ample size to avoid pressure buildup and allow
ready escape of air from the system without the
loss of oil. Vents must be high enough to avoid
entry of contaminants from the environment into
the oil. Oftentimes it is desirable to place the vent
in the drain line near the exit from the gear drive to
ensure proper drainage. The oil is filtered prior to
returning to the gear drive as well. In this manner
direct contamination of the gear drive from the atmosphere outside is avoided;
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achieve a balance of the viscosity and the oil film
thickness considerations.
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-- Suction lines. These lines should be generously sized to minimize pressure loss. Suction
pressure (net positive suction head) must not be
less than that recommended by the pump
manufacturer. The total suction loss must include
the loss in the piping, valves and fittings, in addition to the distance of the lift. If a check valve is
used in the suction line of positive displacement
pumps, a pressure limiting device should be
installed to protect against the effects of reverse
rotation of the pump;
-- Flushing. Before oil is circulated through the
gear drive, a bridge section containing a removable screen is fitted between the supply point and
the drain. The system must be flushed until there
is no significant accumulation of dirt on the
screen. During flushing the piping should be hammer rapped to dislodge foreign particles. After
flushing is completed, the supply and drain lines
are connected to the gear drive.
D.6.4.5 Lubricant condition
also important the oil be supplied and maintained in

the proper condition. Dust, dirt, grit and other
particles in the oil supply should be eliminated.
These foreign matters act as an abrasive in the
bearings and gear teeth, causing abrasive wear.
The pressurized oil must be supplied through a filter
as specified by the gear unit vendor. These filter
systems should be serviced regularly to avoid
circulation of contaminants with the oil and to avoid
excessive pressure drops through the filters which
may reduce the quantity of oil supplied to the gear
drive.
The oil must be maintained in its correct chemical
condition to properly perform. Foreign matter, dirt
and moisture can change the chemical properties of
the oil. Additives used in many oils are depleted with
use and require replacement. Since many factors
influence the useful life of the oil, its condition should
be analyzed on a regular basis to ensure its
properties are within specification.
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Annex E
(informative)
Illustrative example
E.1 Purpose
E.2.3 Rating parameters
This annex provides examples based on the assumption that the gear set power rating is the
minimum component rating. In practice all component ratings must be calculated to determine the
lowest rated component.

strength power rating at unity service factor are
calculated per ANSI/AGMA 2101--C95 equations.
With the factors that have a value of one (1.0)
deleted, the equations are:
E.2 Example #1
E.2.1 Operational parameters
The gearset to be rated transmits power from an
induction motor rated at 2500 kilowatts and 1480
RPM to a centrifugal compressor operating at 5000
RPM. Annex A indicates that a service factor of 1.4 is
appropriate for this service.
E.2.2 Gearset parameters
The through hardened double helical gearset to be
rated has the following parameters:
Number of teeth, pinion
Number of teeth, gear
Gear speed
Module, normal
Pressure angle, normal
Helix angle
Center distance
Outside diameter, pinion
Outside diameter, gear
Normal circular tooth thickness at
reference diameters,
diameters pinion
(182.76 mm) and gear (617.24
mm)
Face width
Overall face (gap included)
Hardness pinion
Hardness gear
Pinion speed
Material grade
Gear quality level
Cutter whole depth
Cutter 1/2 pitch addendum
Cutter tip radius
53
179
1480 rpm
3 mm
20
29 32 30
400 mm
188.75 mm
623.24 mm
1 d w1
1.91 10 7
where:
1
= 4998.5 rpm
= 255 mm
ZI
= 0.22656 (see AGMA 908--B89)
dw1
= 182.76 mm
ZN
= 0.67313 (pinion)
= 0.720 (gear)
ZE
= 190 [N/mm2]0.5
YJ pinion
= 0.56923 (see AGMA 908--B89)
YJ gear
= 0.58766 (see AGMA 908--B89)
mt
= 3.4483 mm (3/cos 293230)
YN
= 0.79531 (pinion)
= 0.82720 (gear)
Kv
= 1.13
KH
= 1.2648 (see ANSI/AGMA 2101--C95)
4.63 mm
255 mm
300 mm
350 HB
300 HB
5000 rpm
2
A4
7.0 mm
3.8 mm
1.28 mm
b m t Y J FPY N
K vK H
1
(see ANSI/AGMA 2101--C95, Eq. 28)
P ayu =
CSF= KSF = 1.4 (see annex A)

HP
= 1079 N/mm2 (pinion @ 350 HB)

= 958 N/mm2 (gear @ 300 HB)
(see ANSI/AGMA 2101--C95, figure 8
Grade 2)
FP
= 359 N/mm2 (pinion)

(see ANSI/AGMA 2101--C95, figure 9
Grade 2)
41
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ZI
d w1 HPZ N
P azu =
7
ZE
1.91 10 K vK H
1 b
ANSI/AGMA 6011--I03
= 324 N/mm2 (gear @ 300 HB)

(see ANSI/AGMA 2101--C95, figure 9,
Grade 2)
FP
P azu =
4998.5 (255) (0.22656)

1.91 10 7 (1.13) (1.2648)
) (0.67313)
182.76 (1079
190
= 5163 kW (pinion)
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P azu =
4998.5 (255) (0.22656)

1.91 10 7 (1.13) (1.2648)
958) (0.72)
182.76 (190
595.1 mm
0.1
0.0
260 mm
80 mm
58 HRC
2
A4
2.4 mm
14 mm
8 mm
0.25 mm
E.3.3 Rating parameters
= 4657 kW (gear)
P ayu =
Outside diameter, gear

Profile shift coefficient (x1), pinion
Profile shift coefficient (x2), gear
Face width
Gap
Hardness pinion and gear
Material grade
Quality level
Cutter tip radius
Cutter depth
Cutter 1/2 pitch addendum
Cutter protuberance
4998.5 (182.76) 255 (3.4483) (0.56923)

1.13 (1.2648)
1.91 10 7
359 (0.79531)
= 4782 kW (pinion)
1
4998.5 (182.76) 255 (3.4483) (0.58766)
P ayu =
1.13 (1.2648)
1.91 10 7
324 (0.8272)
= 4635 kW (gear)
1
Pa is the lesser of 5163 4657 4782 4635
1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4
or 3311 kW
E.2.4 Rating conclusions
Pa is equal to the lesser of Pazu or Payu divided by the
service factor, or Pa = 4635
1.4 = 3311 kW. This is
greater than the service power of 2500 kW.

strength power rating at unity service factor are
calculated per ANSI/AGMA 2101--C95 equations.
With the factors that have a value of one (1.0)
deleted, the equations are:
ZI
d w1 HPZ N
P azu =
7
ZE
1.91 10 K vK H
1 b
b m t Y J FPY N
K vK H
1
P ayu =
1 d w1
1.91 10 7
where:
1
= 8215.4 rpm
= 260 mm
E.3 Example #2
ZI
= 0.1730 (see AGMA 908--B89)
E.3.1 Operational parameters
dw1
= 256.91 mm
The gearset to be rated transmits power from a gas

turbine rated at 15 MW and 8215 RPM to an electric
generator operating at 3600 RPM on a base load
cycle. The service factor is 1.3.
ZN
= 0.6547 (pinion)
= 0.6856 (gear)
ZE
= 190 [N/mm2]0.5
YJ pinion
= 0.4722 (see AGMA 908--B89)
YJ gear
= 0.4861 (see AGMA 908--B89)
mt
= 6.5551 mm (6/cos 23.75)
YN
= 0.7826 (pinion)
= 0.8038 (gear)
Kv
= 1.13
KH
= 1.2369 (see ANSI/AGMA 2101--C95)
E.3.2 Gearset parameters

The carburized and case hardened double helical
gearset to be rated has the following parameters:
Number of teeth, pinion
Number of teeth, gear
Gear speed
Module, normal
Pressure angle, normal
Helix angle
Center distance
Outside diameter, pinion
42
39
89
3600 rpm
6 mm
20
2345
421.6 mm
268.8 mm
CSF= KSF = 1.3 (see annex A)

HP
= 1550 N/mm2
(see ANSI/AGMA 2101--C95, table 3
Grade 2)

ANSI/AGMA 6011--I03
= 450 N/mm2 (pinion and gear)

(see ANSI/AGMA 2101--C95, table 4
Grade 2)
8215.4 (260)
0.1730
P azu =
1.91 10 7 1.13 (1.2369)
FP
256.91 (1550) (0.6547)
190
Pa is the lesser of 26 060 28 580 22 410 23 690

1.3
1.3
1.3
1.3
or 17 240 kW.
E.3.4 Rating conclusions
The allowable transmitted power, Pa = 17 240 kW, is
greater than the service power of 15 MW.
= 26 060 kW (pinion)
8215.4 (260)
0.1730
P azu =
1.91 10 7 1.13 (1.2369)
256.91 (1550) (0.6856)
190
= 28 580 kW (gear)
8215.4 (256.91) 260 (6.5551) (0.4722)
P ayu =
1.13 (1.2369)
1.91 10 7
450 (0.7826)
= 22 410 kW (pinion)
1
8215.4 (256.91) 260 (6.5551) (04861)
P ayu =
1.13 (1.2369)
1.91 10 7
450 (0.8038)
= 23 690 kW
1

(gear)
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ANSI/AGMA 6011--I03
Annex F
(informative)
Efficiency
F.1 Gear unit efficiency
F.2 Calculation methods
Most contracts for high speed helical gear units

require some guarantee of minimum operational
efficiency. When high power is transmitted, a very
small increment of efficiency can represent substantial economic gain or loss over the life of the gear
unit. To realize optimum gear unit efficiency, a
detailed study of the several sources of power loss is
required.
F.2.1 Mesh losses
Sources of power loss for high speed helical gear

units include: mesh, internal windage, radial and
thrust bearing friction, and shaft driven accessory
power requirements.
F.1.1 Mesh losses
Mesh losses result from oil shearing and frictional
losses which are dependent on the specific sliding
velocity and friction coefficient. Most gear meshes
under this standard will operate in the EHD lubrication regime.
F.1.2 Internal windage losses
Because of the sensitivity of gear and unit specific
relationships (such as housing--to--rotor clearances,
pitch line velocity, gear blank proportions and
design, oil viscosity, method of mesh lubrication and
cooling, horizontal or vertical offset, and internal
baffling), this component of gear box losses is very
difficult to accurately estimate without experimental
data from a specific gear unit.
Hydrodynamic journal bearing losses are generated

through oil shearing. Bearing losses may be
calculated by a modified Petroff equation or by
complex computer modeling methods.
F.1.4 Accessory losses
z z +z z
1
1 2
(F.1)
where
n
is normal pressure angle of basic rack;
z1
is number of teeth in the pinion;
z2
is number of teeth in gear;
is transmitted power, kw.
F.2.2 Windage losses

Windage and churning loss can be evaluated by the
following equation:
PW =
d 2n 2b cos 3 m n 1.42 10 11
A
(F.2)
where
PW
is windage power loss per gear, kW;
is operating pitch diameter of gear, mm;
is gear speed, rpm;
is total face width, mm;
is operating helix angle;
mn
is normal module, mm;
is arrangement constant (use 1000 to 4000,

based on arrangement).
F.2.3 Bearing losses
d 3 L j 1.723 10 17
P Bh = m n 2b b
c
(F.3)
The thrust bearing power loss in kW, PBt, is:

P Bt = m
The power consumed by shaft driven accessories

can be computed by classic pressure -- displacement methods in the case of fuel or lube oil pumps.
Accessories other than pumps require appropriate
evaluation.
44
P M = (22 0.8 n) 0.01 P
Hydrodynamic sleeve bearing loss in kW, PBh, can

be estimated by the following equation:
F.1.3 Bearing losses

Mesh power loss (PM), for 171/2 or 20 NPA of basic

rack, can be estimated as below:
n 2b
r4o r4i1.723 1017
(F.4)
where
m
is oil viscosity, mPas;
nb
is bearing speed, rpm;
db
is bearing bore, mm;
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is oil film thickness, mm;
ri
is inside radius of thrust bearing, mm;
ro
is outside radius of thrust bearing, mm;
is bearing length, mm;
is diametral clearance, mm;
is bearing power loss coefficient (see figure

F.3).
F.2.5 Accessory losses

Oil pump losses may be evaluated based on oil flow
for lubrication and operating pressure:
Pp =
10 6
d m nb
S= b 2
c w 60
where
(F.6)
where
The Sommerfield Number used in figure F.3 is

calculated by the following:
2
Qp
60 000 e
(F.5)
is pump displacement (l/min);
is pump operating pressure (kPa);
is pump efficiency (85% estimated).

60
w
is load per unit area, kPa.
110
50
100
Absolute viscosity, mPa s
90
S
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Absolute viscosity, mPa s
80
S
70
60
50
20
20
10
3
4
5
1
0
40
10
0
40
30
40
30
1
2
3
40
50
60
70
80
Temperature, C
ISO Grade 46
ISO Grade 68
ISO Grade 100
90
100
Figure F.1 -- Viscosity of petroleum oil
1
2
3
4
5
50
60
70
80
Temperature, C
100
Dow Corning XF--258 (Silicone)

GE Versalube F--30 (Silicone)
MIL--L0286B (Cellutherm 2505A)
Mil--7808D
Mil--L--25336 (Sinclair L--743)
Figure F.2 -- Viscosity of synthetic oil
45

90
ANSI/AGMA 6011--I03
(A)
j = Power Loss Coefficient
L/db =
0.25
0.375
0.5
0.75
1.0
1.25
1.5
10
(B)
0.2
0.5
0.1
Sommerfield Number, S
Plot of j for elliptical bearings
1
0.05
0.02
0.01

L/db = 0.25
L/db =
0.5
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0.75
1.0
1.25
1.5
10
0.2
1
0.5
0.1
Plot of j for cylindrical bearings
0.05
(C)
0.02
0.01
L/db =
0.5
0.75
1.0
1.25
1.5
10
1
0.5
0.2
0.1
Plot of j for four--groove bearings
0.05
0.02
0.01
Figure F.3 -- Bearing power loss coefficient, j
46

ANSI/AGMA 6011--I03
Annex G
(informative)
Assembly designations
L--R
L--L
R--R
R--L
L--LR
LR--L
LR--R
R--LR
Plan views
LR--LR
Plan views
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NOTES:
1. Code: L = Left; R = Right
2. Arrows indicate line of sight to determine direction of shaft extensions.
3. Letters preceding the hyphen refer to number and direction of high speed shaft extensions.
4. Letters following the hyphen refer to number and direction of low speed shaft extensions.
Figure G.1 -- Parallel shaft spur, helical and herringbone gear drives, single or multiple stage
47

ANSI/AGMA 6011--I03
Annex H
(informative)
Purchasers data sheet
H.1 Purpose
Data sheets in SI and U.S. customary units are
provided to facilitate communication between pur-
chaser and vendor. The purchaser should fill in the

left side of the data sheet.
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48

ANSI/AGMA 6011--I03
DATA SHEET: ANSI/AGMA 6011--I03

HIGH SPEED GEAR UNITS
SI UNITS
PURCHASER:
JOB NO.
ITEM NO.
END USER
SITE
PROJECT NAME
REVISION NO.
INFORMATION TO BE COMPLETED BY PURCHASER
INFORMATION TO BE COMPLETED BY VENDOR
APPLICABLE TO:
REQUISITION NO.
MODEL NO.
SERVICE
QUOTE NO.
DRIVER TYPE
DRIVEN EQUIPMENT
NO. REQUIRED
PURCHASE
MANUFACTURER
BASIC GEAR UNIT DATA

FULL LOAD POWER LOSS
RATED SPEED, RPM:
kW
(MIN)
PITCH LINE VELOCITY
m/sec
ANTICIPATED SPL
dBA @
m
.
WR2 REFERRED TO LS SHAFT
11
INPUT
SPECIFIED
NOMINAL
BREAKAWAY TORQUE
12
OUTPUT
SPECIFIED
NOMINAL
NET MASS (WT) OF GEAR UNIT
. 2
Nms
N--m @ LS Shaft
kg
13
MAX CONTINUOUS SPEED
RPM
MAX. MAINTENANCE MASS (WT) (IDENTIFY)
kg
14
TRIP SPEED
RPM
TOTAL SHIPPING MASS (WT)
kg
15
EXTERNAL LOADS
16
OTHER OPERATING CONDITIONS
TOTAL SHIPPING DIMENSIONS
17
OIL VISCOSITY:
CONFIGURATION REQUIREMENTS
18
19
SHAFT ASSEMBLY DESIGNATION
20
HS SHAFT ROT FACG CPLG
CW
CCW
21
LS SHAFT ROT FACG CPLG
CW
CCW
22
HS SHAFT END:
23
24
LS SHAFT END:
25
(LR or RL)
CYLN.
DOUBLE STAGE
SINGLE HELICAL
DOUBLE HELICAL
ELECTRICAL AREA
CLASS
30
MAX ALLOW SPL
31
UNUSUAL CONDITIONS
BAROMETER
2--KEYS
GRP
DIV
dBA @
DUST
LOCATION
FUMES
TYPE
43
NO. AT EACH RADIAL BEARING
44
NO. AT EACH THRUST BEARING
PINION
GEAR RATIO
TOTAL NO.
NO. REQUIRED
NO. REQUIRED
GEAR
HELIX ANGLE
DEGREES
FINISH
NORMAL PRESSURE ANGLE
Ra
DEGREES
mm PINION L/d
ADD MOD COEF:
GEAR
MIN HARDNESS:
GEAR
MANUFACTURING METHODS
BACKLASH
PINION
PINION
/ GEAR
TEETH GENERATING
TEETH FINISHING
GEAR HUB TO SHAFT
mm
PINION
TEETH HARDENING
NO. REQUIRED
mm
AGMA GEOMETRY FACTOR J:

PINION
GEAR
CENTER DIST
NET FACE WIDTH
INTEGRAL
SHRUNK--ON
RIM ATTACHMENT
BEARING METAL TEMPURATURE SENSORS
42
GEAR TOOTH GEOMETRY
NORMAL DIAMETRAL PITCH
KEYPHASORS
LOCATION
C
kPa abs
AXIAL POSITION PROBES
40
TYPE OF GEAR
NUMBER OF TEETH
ACCELEROMETER
45
2--KEYS
INTEGRAL FLANGE
INSTRUMENTATION
39
41
TAPER
RADIAL VIBRATION PROBES
LOCATION
CONSTRUCTION FEATURES
INSTALLATION DATA
38
MIN. STARTUP OIL TEMPERATURE
1-- KEY
29
37
m /hr
CYLN.
35
kPa
UNIT OIL FLOW (TOTAL)
INCREASER
ELEVATION
36
1-- KEY
cSt @ 100 C
REDUCER
28
34
TAPER
cSt @ 40 C
UNIT OIL PRESSURE
SINGLE STAGE
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (MIN / MAX):
33
INTEGRAL FLANGE
27
32
HYDRLC TAPER
HYDRLC TAPER
26
LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS
TOTAL NO.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
46
BEARINGS
PINION
GEAR
RADIAL TYPE
UNIT LOADING, kPa
JOURNAL VELOCITY, m/s
47
THRUST TYPE
48
UNIT LOADING, kPa
49
MEAN DIA VELOCITY, m/s
50
49

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GEAR SERVICE FACTOR
10
OTHER
MECHANICAL EFFICIENCY
GEAR SERVICE POWER
kW
T LUBE
MEASURED BY:
SPECIFIED RATING REQUIREMENTS
7
8
PROPOSAL
DATE
BY
ANSI/AGMA 6011--I03
1
2
3
4
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DATA SHEET: ANSI/AGMA 6011--I03

HIGH SPEED GEAR UNITS
US CUSTOMARY UNITS
PURCHASER:
ITEM NO.
END USER
SITE
PROJECT NAME
REVISION NO.
INFORMATION TO BE COMPLETED BY PURCHASER

APPLICABLE TO:
PROPOSAL
MANUFACTURER
MODEL NO.
SERVICE
QUOTE NO.
DRIVER TYPE
BASIC GEAR UNIT DATA
DRIVEN EQUIPMENT
NO. REQUIRED
FULL LOAD POWER LOSS
GEAR SERVICE FACTOR
10
RATED SPEED, RPM:
OTHER
MECHANICAL EFFICIENCY
GEAR SERVICE POWER
HP
T LUBE
MEASURED BY:
SPECIFIED RATING REQUIREMENTS
DATE
BY
INFORMATION TO BE COMPLETED BY VENDOR
PURCHASE
REQUISITION NO.
JOB NO.
HP
(MIN)
PITCH LINE VELOCITY
ft/min
ANTICIPATED SPL
dBA @
ft
lb ft2
WR2 REFERRED TO LS SHAFT
ft lb @ LS Shaft
11
INPUT
SPECIFIED
NOMINAL
BREAKAWAY TORQUE
12
OUTPUT
SPECIFIED
NOMINAL
NET MASS (WT) OF GEAR UNIT
lb
13
MAX CONTINUOUS SPEED
RPM
MAX. MAINTENANCE MASS (WT) (IDENTIFY)
lb
14
TRIP SPEED
RPM
TOTAL SHIPPING MASS (WT)
lb
15
EXTERNAL LOADS
16
OTHER OPERATING CONDITIONS
TOTAL SHIPPING DIMENSIONS
17
OIL VISCOSITY:
CONFIGURATION REQUIREMENTS
18
19
SHAFT ASSEMBLY DESIGNATION
20
HS SHAFT ROT FACG CPLG
CW
CCW
21
LS SHAFT ROT FACG CPLG
CW
CCW
22
HS SHAFT END:
23
24
LS SHAFT END:
25
(LR or RL)
CYLN.
DOUBLE STAGE
SINGLE HELICAL
DOUBLE HELICAL
ELECTRICAL AREA
CLASS
30
MAX ALLOW SPL
31
UNUSUAL CONDITIONS
2--KEYS
BAROMETER
GRP
FUMES
LOCATION
NO. REQUIRED
NO. REQUIRED
NO. REQUIRED
TYPE
43
44
NO. AT EACH THRUST BEARING
45
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
DEGREES
FINISH
NORMAL PRESSURE ANGLE
GEAR
MIN HARDNESS:
GEAR
MANUFACTURING METHODS
Ra
DEGREES
in
ADD MOD COEF:
PINION L/d
BACKLASH
mil
PINION
PINION
PINION
/ GEAR
TEETH GENERATING
TEETH FINISHING
/
/
GEAR HUB TO SHAFT
INTEGRAL
SHRUNK--ON
RIM ATTACHMENT
TOTAL NO.
46
in
GEAR
HELIX ANGLE
TEETH HARDENING
BEARING METAL TEMPURATURE SENSORS
42
PINION
ft
NET FACE WIDTH
TOTAL NO.
GEAR
CENTER DIST
NORMAL DIAMETRAL PITCH
KEYPHASORS
LOCATION
PINION
GEAR RATIO
AGMA GEOMETRY FACTOR J:
DIV
dBA @
DUST
F
Hg
AXIAL POSITION PROBES
40
GEAR TOOTH GEOMETRY

NUMBER OF TEETH
ACCELEROMETER
TYPE OF GEAR
2--KEYS
INTEGRAL FLANGE
INSTRUMENTATION
39
41
TAPER
RADIAL VIBRATION PROBES
LOCATION
1-- KEY
29
38
MIN. STARTUP OIL TEMPERATURE
CYLN.
ft
36
GPM
CONSTRUCTION FEATURES
INSTALLATION DATA
34
psi
UNIT OIL FLOW (TOTAL)
INCREASER
ELEVATION
37
1-- KEY
cSt @ 210 F
REDUCER
28
35
TAPER
SSU @ 100 F
UNIT OIL PRESSURE
SINGLE STAGE
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (MIN / MAX):
33
ft
INTEGRAL FLANGE
27
32
HYDRLC TAPER
HYDRLC TAPER
26
LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS
BEARINGS
PINION
GEAR
RADIAL TYPE
UNIT LOADING, psi
JOURNAL VELOCITY, ft/sec
47
THRUST TYPE
48
UNIT LOADING, psi
49
MEAN DIA VELOCITY, ft/sec
50
50

ANSI/AGMA 6011--I03
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The following documents are either referenced in the text of ANSI/AGMA 6011--I03, Specification for High
Speed Helical Gear Units, or indicated for additional information.
AGMA 908--B89, Geometry Factors for Determining the Pitting Resistance and Bending Strength of
Spur, Helical and Herringbone Gear Teeth
AGMA 925--A03, Effect of Lubrication on Gear
Surface Distress
AGMA 927--A01, Load Distribution Factors -- Analytical Methods for Cylindrical Gears
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-- Fluids -- Method for coding the level of
contamination by solid particles
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Magnetic Particle Inspection Procedure
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Specification for High Speed Helical Gear

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This high speed helical gear unit standard is

establishment of uniform criteria for rating;

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3 Symbols, terminology and definitions

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Table 1 -- Symbols used in equations

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The terms used, wherever applicable, conform to the

All components shall be capable of transmitting the

This standard should be used in conjunction with

When an elastic system is subjected to externally

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Table 2 -- Recommended accuracy grades

4.6 Pinion proportions

Maximum L/d ratio

No matter what the L/d ratio is, if the combination of

in the proposal for using the higher L/d ratio.

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4.8 Gear housing

inadequate support for the housing;

4.8.2 Shaft seals

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Stresses and deflections at high speeds often dictate

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Table 4 -- Hydrodynamic babbitt bearing design limits1)

4.9.2 Radial bearing stability

4.9.3 Thrust bearings

ments with the gear casing shall be provided unless

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is service power, kW.

It is recognized that all prime movers have overload

4.10 Threaded fasteners