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Pump Turbulence and Vibration

Centrifugal pump and piping

A few years back, we posted a blog about one of the most common vibration signatures measured on pumps: turbulence.   Causes of Turbulence in Pump Systems Several different things…

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Common Causes of Machine Unbalance

Machine unbalance, a common culprit behind excessive vibration and premature equipment failure, can stem from various issues. This post explores the various causes, such as manufacturing imperfections and assembly mistakes,…

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A Pump Tale: Misalignment Exposed

Angular Misalignment from video by Acoem USA Offset & Angularity

Vibration data was taken on a motor/pump during initial training on the Acoem Falcon. This pump was chosen based on history and a visual inspection. The visual inspection pointed towards…

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Let’s Have a Talk About Communication

All successful reliability programs have one thing in common – strong communication between all plant resources. Although this concept does not have any direct relevance to maintenance, it is an…

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2 Channel Measurements

There are times when it is useful to take 2 simultaneous measurements and compare the phase (or position of the shaft) from one position relative to the other.  This is…

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Using the Bearing Defender as a PM Tool

Acoem’s Bearing Defender sensor is a true wireless 3-channel accelerometer.  It can be used with a tablet or smartphone to detect common vibration problems quickly and easily on a machine-with…

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