Vibration Analysis of Pumps

Note: All Equipment lies in Group2

 Pump’s 50 FO 1.1,1.2 & 1.5

Equipment Name: 50 FO 1.2

Equipment Type: Centrifugal pump Overhung.
Equipment RPM: 1500 MAX
Measurement Date: 2024/03/24 10:06:51

Equipment Velocity RMS Acceleration

Area Point Axis
Name (mm/s) Envelope (gE)
H 1.649 0.860
(1)
V 2.524 0.783
Motor NDE
A 1.471 0.326
H 1.535 0.476
(2)
V 1.337 0.274
Motor DE
50 FO 1.2 A 1.192 0.325
HTM Gallery H 3.210 0.315
(3)
V 2.364 0.504
Pump NDE
A 1.735 0.470
H 1.848 0.300
(4)
V 1.602 0.405
Pump DE
A 1.879 0.479
Condition: Normal

Figure 1 Point 2-H

Figure 2 Point 3-H

Figure 1 Point 4-H

Finding and Future Recommendations:
1. The system is currently operating under Normal conditions, and no immediate action is
required.
2. The horizontal values of the pump's non-drive end indicate a symptom of rotating
looseness, evidenced by the prominence of multiple harmonics and an elevated noise
floor in the FFT spectrum. It is advised to inspect for rotating looseness, check all
clearances, and also examine the wear and tear in the shaft and impeller of the pump.
3. In most cases, the gE’s values indicate bearing faults, with the gE’s values at the motor
non-drive end being consistently high. Lubricate bearing and check clearances as per OEM
recommendations.
Equipment Name: 50 FO 1.1
Equipment Type: Centrifugal pump Overhung.
Equipment RPM: 1500 MAX
Measurement Date: 2024/03/24 09:59:32

Equipment Velocity RMS Acceleration

Area Point Axis
Name (mm/s) Envelope (gE)
H 2.787 0.504
(1)
V 2.576 0.495
Motor NDE
A 1.843 0.259
V 1.565 0.484
(2)
H 1.419 0.461
Motor DE
HTM 50 FO 1.1 A 1.678 0.544
Gallery H 3.682 2.303
(3)
V 2.669 2.543
Pump NDE
A 2.040 0.732
H 2.296 1.073
(4)
V 2.605 1.599
Pump DE
A 2.178 0.853
Condition: Normal

Figure 4 Point 3-H

Figure 5 Point 4-H

Finding and Future Recommendations:
1. The system is currently operating under Normal conditions, and no immediate action is
required.

2. The horizontal values of the pump's non-drive end indicate a symptom of rotating
looseness, evidenced by the prominence of multiple harmonics and an elevated noise
floor in the FFT spectrum. It is advised to inspect for rotating looseness, check all
clearances, and also examine the wear and tear in the shaft and impeller of the pump.

3. In most cases, the gE’s values indicate bearing faults, with the gE’s values at the pump
drive and non-drive end being consistently high. Lubricate bearing and check clearances
as per OEM recommendations.
Equipment Name: 50 FO 1.5
Equipment Type: Centrifugal pump Overhung.
Equipment RPM: 1500 MAX
Measurement Date: 2024/03/24 10:12:59

Equipment Velocity RMS Acceleration

Area Point Axis
Name (mm/s) Envelope (gE)

H 0.936 0.453
(1)
V 0.656 0.263
Motor NDE
A 0.962 0.214
V 0.475 0.245
(2)
H 0.742 0.198
Motor DE
HTM 50 FO 1.1 A 0.775 0.243
Gallery H 4.740 0.538
(3)
V 3.945 0.594
Pump NDE
A 2.444 0.997
H 5.447 0.461
(4)
V 3.480 0.519
Pump DE
A 2.483 0.759
Condition: Alert

Figure 6 Point 4-H

Figure 7 Point 4-V

Figure 8 Point 3-H

Finding and Recommendations:
1. The system is currently operating Alert conditions, immediate action is required.

2. At the pump side, the values are not within the safe zone according to the time spectrum
and FFT analysis. It can be observed that the vibration levels are high due to flow
turbulence. An inspection of the pump and associated piping is necessary to check for any
damage or blockages that may be contributing to the turbulence.

3. In most cases, the gE’s values indicate bearing faults, with the gE’s values at the pump
drive and non-drive end being slightly high. Lubricate bearing and check clearances as per
OEM recommendations.