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In simple language we say that vibration is a movement or mechanical

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Vibration is a by-product of an otherwise useful operation and is very

difficult to avoid. Vibration unit is (m/s2)  or units of gravitational
constant “g,” where 1 g = 9.81 m/s2.Vibration measured two type as
continuous measurement of critical machine and periodic measurement
of machine after a selected interval.

Why need to measure the vibration:

Following are the reason to measure the vibration

1. For checking the healthiness of critical machine (Like as

compressor). By analysis the trend of vibration we can find the
healthiness of critical machine.
2. Structural Analysis.

Here we discussed about accelerometer type vibration measurement.

Accelerometer type vibration Probe:

Accelerometers type vibration probe works on piezoelectric effect. The

acceleration of the gear box is transmitted to a seismic mass inside the
accelerometer that generates a proportional force on the piezoelectric
crystal. Then piezo electric crystal generates an electrical charge (mv)
which is proportional to the applied force. This mv is transmitted to
transmitter and then transmitter amplifies this mv and converts in 4-20
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Point to choose best Accelerometer:

1. On basis of mounting
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3. Sensitivity: This is very important point to remember.Sensitivity is

the relationship between the vibration and voltage produce by
accelerometer at a reference Sensitivity defined mv/G. suppose a
vibration probe which sensitivity is 5mv/G then its means at 1 gram
forces its produce 5 mv.

Checking the probe:

1. Check the resistance of probe it should be range between kilo ohms

to mega ohms or refer the vendor manual.
2. Tap on the vibration probe tip and check in indicator that reading is
vary or not.

Article by :
Ashish Agrawal

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