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EQUIPMENT VIBRATION ANALYSIS

Train 1 - C2 Area
51-340-KC-001C
Propane Compressor
Date : 15 /10/2018

Event: full vibration monitoring for the compressor, detect high vibration at the compressor
side, affected motor vibrations, we recommend to do the following:

1. Improve the alignment and soft foot (very high soft foot is clear in our spectrum analysis)

2. Check the coupling conditions.

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Date : 16 /10/2018

Findings:

1) Mechanical rotating Team, start the job and found one of the compressor foot

bolt is Broken.

2) Other foot bolt is loose, some foot shims missing.

3) Coupling elastic elements broken.

Written by
Approved by State
Majdi shnina Date
Ahmad Mira
Osama 21/10/2018 08:31:45
CBM SPV
Elfarah
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Kamal Ettloba

Date : 20 /10/2018

Start up test for the compressor with full load started and shows good behavior of the motor
and the compressor.

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Abstract of the analysis and the suspected reason of the Case :

We noted that there is a randomly low frequency, Accurse btw 50 up to 150 HZ as shown below in the spectrum at 4x
running speed which’s an indication of the BPF (Bass Plate Frequency) or here we call lope frequency Normally does not
present a big problem .

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BPF can be caused by process parameters, or can be from abrupt bends in piping (inlet & outlet) obstructions which
disturb flow, especially here in this compressor there is a piece of wood under the inlet line, used as support, and then
resonance transmitted in to the compressor, it can be a case of the findings that we found in this compressor, like
increase the vibration levels of the casing, then lose and break bolts, spoil the alignment & soft foot, then ends with
broken coupling.

We noted this piping resonance or process parameters in all compressors in all trains C2 + D2 +E2

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Conclusion & Recommendations;

This phenomenon which it seems that not born of the moment, but a small increase effected by Process parameters and
the suction line support ( piece of wood under the line used as support ), can be controlled by adjusting the process
parameters or a case study for the Piping inlet and out let supports .

However this compressor is running in good conditions now and you can keep in service without any fear.

Finally:

A general checks for all Other Propane Toromont Compressor, in all three gas trains should be done:

Check bolts condition replace if needed, retight, check coupling conditions.

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Expertise Report
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Location MELLITAH OIL & GAS\NC

41\TRAIN 1 - (+)\UNIT 340 - C2\
Designation TRAIN 1 - GAS HC DEWPOINT
CONTROL
Equipment 51-340-KC-001C Stationary speed
Designation Propane Compressor
Abbreviation KC-001C
Serial No
Model SCHORCH
Periodicity (d) Normal 60 Alarm 15
Power: 1800 KW
RPM: 1487

EM DE Brg: NU 232 EM+ 6036 C3

The compressor points are inaccessible
Previous Advice Condition Rotation Speed
20/10/2018 18:01:37 GOOD DfCnd 24.7 Hz 1482 rpm
20/10/2018 16:29:08 GOOD DfCnd 24.7 Hz 1482 rpm
15/10/2018 09:30:05 CRITICAL DfCnd 24.7 Hz 1482 rpm
07/10/2018 11:34:15 FAIR DfCnd 24.7 Hz 1482 rpm
06/10/2018 17:47:08 FAIR DfCnd 24.7 Hz 1482 rpm
06/10/2018 09:12:02 FAIR DfCnd 24.7 Hz 1482 rpm
Date GOOD Speed 24.7 Hz / 1482 rpm
21/10/2018 08:16:38 Health is good for a long time service without restriction. Author u1
System - Serial Movipack - 13108EEX
Condition Sensor Model ASH201-EX; SN:7193
DfCnd Connector CAT1340 CE
Diagnosis & Recommendation Parameters sheet
Diagnosis
Runs normally

Recommendations
Monthly checks

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