USER EXPERIENCE WITH COMPUTERIZED MACHINERY VIBRATION ANALYSIS

Real-time frequency analyzers (RTAs) are extending the gains made toward improved machinery reliabilty through application of advanced vibration technology to high-speed, high capacity turbomachinery trains found in modern refineries and chemical plants. This article discusses an automated system for data analysis and maintenance of historical records in a dedicated minicomputer system for a periodic condition monitoring program undertaken for more than 100 major turbomachinery trains. Details of the RTA minicomputer system are given along with recommendations for practical use in refineries. The minicomputer automatically controls the real-time analyzer for vibration spectrum input. It has the capability to read a spectrum, then automatically erase, reset and restart the RTA in a second operation immediately following receipt of the data. Other peripheral devices include a digital to analog (D/A) converter for operating X-Y plotters or producing a CRT type display on a standard laboratory oscilloscope.

• Corporate Authors:

  Gulf Publishing Company

  Box 2608
  Houston, TX  United States  77001
• Authors:
  • O'Dea, D M
• Publication Date: 1975-12

Media Info

• Serial:
  • Hydrocarbon Processing
  • Volume: 54
  • Issue Number: 12
  • Publisher: Gulf Publishing Company

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Computers; Equipment; Machinery; Microprocessors; Minicomputers; Monitoring; Petroleum refineries; Reliability; Shafts (Machinery); Turbines; Vibration
• Uncontrolled Terms: Miniature equipment
• Old TRIS Terms: Computer aided monitoring; Computer peripheral equipment; Machinery vibration; Microprocessor applications; Turbomachinery
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00148153
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 16 1977 12:00AM