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EQUIPMENT BASIC CARE

Fig. 1. The traditional bathtub curve illustrates


machine life.
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Fig. 2. With a condition monitoring program,


the shape of the bathtub curve changes.
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Fig. 3. This model may actually be


considered a great condition-based
maintenance success.
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Basis for Condition Based Maintenance


Point Where Failure is

Point Where Failure


Starts

Detectable

P
Condition

Point Where it
has Failed

F
Time

P-F Interval
Time from Detection to

Failure

Risk Matrix
*

Consequence

II

IV
A

Work is required
Normally Scheduled Work
is usually justified

III

Normally scheduled work


may be justified. Tasks
should be cost effective

Work is not required.


Consider if cost effective

Probability

EQUIPMENT BASIC CARE

WHAT IS EQUIPMENT BASIC CARE?

Activities performed by Process to maintain optimum stable


equipment operation and to increase equipment reliability at tag
level.

EQUIPMENT BASIC CARE


What can be achieved through the Program?

Ensure that Refinery meets Production Plans and competitive cost objectives via correct,
optimum and stable operation of equipment

Proactive care of the Equipment at tag level to prevent deterioration and unpredicted breakdowns

Establish Unit, System and Tag Equipment, condition and Operating Envelope to run the
Equipment in a reliable state

Prompt detection and correction of abnormalities and recognition of incipient failures

Prompt operational adjustment and/or minor servicing to maintain Equipment within acceptable
Operating Envelope

Execution of Process Task generated via Equipment Strategy process

Communication and Documentation to Area Teams, to improve effectiveness of Selecting,


Planning and executing Equipment repairs that are outside the capability of Process personnel

EQUIPMENT BASIC CARE

WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE


1. Operating Envelope

Document Max & Min Operating Limits for variables affecting Equipment Reliability

Plant System configured to monitor limits and alarm on infringement

Absence of data at Plant Information System, needs monitoring by Process


Surveillance Rounds

Deviations vs Tag Reliability Operating Envelope shall be corrected through


operational adjustment or minor servicing - all such actions needs to be logged

Prolonged Operating Envelope deviations shall be flagged as Operating Envelope


Exceptions requiring follow up

EQUIPMENT BASIC CARE

WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE


2. EQUIPMENT CONDITION THRESHOLD MONITORING

Document Equipment condition Thresholds, Monitoring Task and associated intervals,


Action Trigger level and required appropriate action should be defined for each
Threshold

Establish system of visual clues which should include color coding and posting at the
Equipment to facilitate efficient and effective Monitoring and Task Execution (e.g.
Establish and mark Vibration Monitoring points)

Monitoring Task Document should indicate the When, Why, Who and How of each
Task to foster repeatability and efficiency

All Task, including that generated through Equipment Strategy shall be included in a
Task Management System when due , Task should be assigned, completed and
signed off, documenting As found & As left conditions

Threshold Exceptions that cannot be corrected by Process shall be reported for follow
up

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EQUIPMENT BASIC CARE

WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE


3. PROCESS SURVEILLANCE

Document minimum expectation for Process Technician Surveillance rounds and


Console Operator Surveillance

Develop standard for Equipment cleaning and Housekeeping that enables ongoing
monitoring, exposure of defects and effective use of visual clues

Visual clues should be installed to assist Technicians Surveillance for efficiency


and consistency

Abnormality detected by Surveillance should be corrected by Process if possible or


reported for follow up

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EQUIPMENT BASIC CARE

WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE


4. OTHERS

A System should be in place to quality assure Operating Envelope application,


Equipment Condition Monitoring Task execution and Surveillance Activities to
ensure requirements are met

The Process organization should own a Database of Deviation Respond and


ensure that data is available to appropriate analytical group for inclusion in
activities performed as part of Performance Evaluation & Improvement

Appropriate training shall be provided for Process to handle activities compatible


with Process goals of improved reliability and control of the process

Activities that cannot be performed by Process are assigned to Mechanical by


Work Request. In making this determination, training Skills, Work load and Safety
are considered

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EQUIPMENT BASIC CARE

REPORTING
1.Compliance to Task (%)----------------------------------------------------MONTHLY
2. Failure Caused by gaps in Basic Operator Care (#)---------------------MONTHLY
3. Operating Envelope Exception (# with reliability objective)------------MONTHLY
4. Equipment Failure Avoided/Saved due to Basic Operator Care (#)---MONTHLY

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EQUIPMENT BASIC CARE

1. Standard Task 3a- Primary Walkabout Surveillance


a)

Verify Oiler Level is correct (non Oil Mist & Purge Mist)

b)

Verify Mist is showing from Telltale or collection Bottle (Pure Mist/Purge Mist)

c)

Listen & feel for strange noise and vibration along pump row

d)

If both spare & main operating, find out why

e)

For auto-start pumps check line up

f)

Check Seal flush line for flow and temperature-check seal pot level.

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What Lubricant Must Do

Reduce friction by forming a film between rolling and sliding surfaces of Bearing

Prevent Wear and Corrosion

Guard against solid and liquid contamination

Remove heat

Minimum Viscosity change with temperature change (high VI)

Dont oxidize easily

Dont foam easily

Good load carrying ability

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VISCOSITY:
Measurement of a fluids resistance to flow. The common metric
unit of absolute viscosity is the poise
For convenience, the centipoise (cp) one one-hundredth of a
poise is the unit customarily used.

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LUBRICATION PROPERTIES

VISCOSITY INDEX (V.I.)

Empirical, unitless number indicating the effect of


temperature change on the kinematic viscosity of an oil.
Liquids change viscosity with temperature, becoming less
viscous when heated; the higher the V.I. of an oil, the lower
its tendency to change viscosity with temperature.

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EQUIPMENT BASIC CARE

a) Verify Oil Level is correct

CONSTANT LEVEL OILER (TRICO)

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EQUIPMENT BASIC CARE

Bearing Oil Level

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PUMP BEARING LOCATION & OIL RINGS

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EQUIPMENT BASIC CARE

1. Standard Task 3a- Primary Walkabout Surveillance


a)

Verify Oiler Level is correct (non Oil Mist & Purge Mist)

b)

Verify Mist is showing from Telltale or collection Bottle (Pure Mist/Purge Mist)

c)

Listen & feel for strange noise and vibration along pump row

d)

If both spare & main operating, find out why

e)

For auto-start pumps check line up

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HOW OIL MIST SYSTEM WORKS


Oil is atomized at the Mist Generator by high velocity air
Baffles intercept large particles and return them back to Oil
Reservoir
Remaining smoke like suspension of minute oil particles is
distributed through Piping, Tubes and Hoses
The low pressure and velocity Mist flow is metered to each
Lubrication point by application fittings
3 main type of fittings: Mist, Spray and Condensing
Turbulence in and around Rolling Element Bearings cause oil to
wet out from the mist directly on to Bearing Elements
Spray & Condensing fittings Reclassify the dry mist into
larger droplets
Spray Fittings expel oil as fine wet spray while Condensing
Fittings reclassify oil to larger drops which drip or run down
adjacent surfaces

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How Oil Mist is Generated

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Oil Mist System & Application Fittings

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ADVANTAGES OF OIL MIST SYSTEM

2. PURGE MIST SYSTEM

Employed together with conventional system

In conjunction with the advantage of positive oil circulation created by Oil Rings

Bearing Housing under positive pressure-contaminant ingress prevented

Constant Level Oiler has overflow feature to prevent flooding of Bearings

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PURGE MIST SYSTEM

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ADAVANTAGES OF OIL MIST SYSTEM

1.PURE MIST SYSTEM

Air oil mist fed under pressure directly into Bearing Housing

No reservoir of oil in the housing & has no oil rings

Provide uncontaminated environment with oil deposited on to Bearing elements

Heat build up is eliminated

Needs pre oil film forming when oil mist system is down.

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PURE MIST SYSTEM

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Oil Mist Lubrication

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Motor With Oil Mist Lubrication

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TYPES OF LUBRICATION

3 Types of Lubrication situations can exist between two surfaces


separated by lubricant:
1. Hydrodynamic or Full Fluid Film Lubrication-surfaces are
completely separated by lubricant
2. Boundary Lubrication-Lubricant too thin to provide total surface
separation
3. Elastrohydrodynamic Lubrication-viscosity of lubricant has higher
shear strength than metal surface resulting in metal surface
deforming elastically and decrease effectiveness of Lubricant

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1. HYDRODYNAMIC LUBRICATION

Sliding and rolling materials are separated by thin film of


Lubricant held in place by pressure created between surfaces.

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TYPES OF LUBRICATION

3 Types of Lubrication situations can exist between two surfaces


separated by lubricant:
1. Hydrodynamic or Full Fluid Film Lubrication-surfaces are
completely separated by lubricant
2. Boundary Lubrication-Lubricant too thin to provide total surface
separation
3. Elastrohydrodynamic Lubrication-viscosity of lubricant has higher
shear strength than metal surface resulting in metal surface
deforming elastically and decrease effectiveness of Lubricant

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TYPES OF LUBRICATION

2.BOUNDARY LUBRICATION

Lubricant too thin to provide good total surface separation, resulting in


contact and frictional heat generation at microscopic peaks. Protection is
provided through chemical additives.

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TYPES OF LUBRICATION

3 Types of Lubrication situations can exist between two surfaces


separated by lubricant:
1. Hydrodynamic or Full Fluid Film Lubrication-surfaces are
completely separated by lubricant
2. Boundary Lubrication-Lubricant too thin to provide total surface
separation
3. Elastrohydrodynamic Lubrication-viscosity of lubricant has higher
shear strength than metal surface resulting in metal surface
deforming elastically and decrease effectiveness of Lubricant

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TYPES OF LUBRICATION

3.ELASTROHYDRODYNAMIC LUBRICATION (EHD OR EHL)

Load increased to high level where Lubricant shear strength is higher than
supporting metal surface resulting in metal surface deform and decreased
effect of Lubrication.

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EQUIPMENT BASIC CARE

1. Standard Task 3a- Primary Walkabout Surveillance


a)

Verify Oiler Level is correct (non Oil Mist & Purge Mist)

b)

Verify Mist is showing from Telltale or collection Bottle (Pure Mist/Purge Mist)

c)

Listen & feel for strange noise and vibration along pump row

d)

If both spare & main operating, find out why

e)

For auto-start pumps check line up

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EQUIPMENT BASIC CARE

Irregularity in Bearings can be identified by listening


Abnormal noise can be traced to an individual machine component by an experienced
Operator
A good operating Bearing produces a soft purring noise
Grinding, squeaking and other irregular noise points to poor operating condition
Squeaking noise inadequate lubrication
Metallic tone- insufficient bearing clearance
Indentation at outer ring raceway cause vibration & smooth clear tone
Intermittent noise may indicate damage to rolling element
Grinding noise dirt in bearing
Irregular & loud noise indicate severe bearing damage

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BEARING PROBLEMS

Normal fatigue spalling


The limiting criterion for fatigue damage is largely application dependent. For the purpose of
establishing bearing dynamic ratings, it has been arbitrarily set as a spall size of 0.01 square
inches in area.

Abrasive wear
Foreign material can enter the bearing through a damaged or worn seal or during
cleaning, when water or other cleaning fluids contaminate the lubricant. This causes
premature wear of the bearing.

Pitting and bruising


Larger metal clips or particles of dirt entering the bearing can cause pitting and bruising.
Etching and corrosion
Moisture in the bearing results in etching or corrosion. Causes include condensation from a humid
environment or moisture passing through a damaged or worn seal.

Scoring
Inadequate lubrication of the rib face and roller end results in metal-to-metal contact and
scoring.
Cage breakage and peeling
Cage breakage doesn't happen often. It can occur as a result of vibration, orbital
rotation (in plant idler bearings), or rapid acceleration or deceleration of the bearing.
Other factors are
marginal lubrication systems or excessive end play in the bearings.

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BEARING PROBLEMS

Bearing adjustment
Bearing adjustment is a critical component of successful bearing operation. With excessive end play
in the bearing, rollers are very loose out of the load zone, resulting in skidding and sliding and
cause scalloped wear on the cup race.

Misalignment
Bearing misalignment results in reduced bearing life, depending on the amount of
misalignments as well as the loads and speeds involved. If misalignment exceeds set
limits, the load on the bearing is concentrated in one area on the bearing races, resulting
in high edge stresses and subsequent fatigue spalling.
False brinnelling/impact damage
False brinelling is bearing surface wear. It occurs when the rollers slide axially back and
forth on the race while the bearing is essentially stationary but subject to vibration. A
groove is worn into the race by the roller's sliding action.
Electric current
When electric current passes through a bearing, arcing or burning occurs at the point of
contact between the races and rollers. This may cause a single burn or appear as a line
of small burns, called "fluting," along the line of contact of the rollers and the race.

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IF YOU CANNOT HEAR OR SEE THIS YOU MUST BE DEAF &


BLIND

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CAUSES OF NOISE & VIBRATION

1. NOISE

Unusual noise is a sign of :


- Bearing problem
- Pump Cavitation
- Loose connections/fittings
- Leak
- Overload/under load
- Rub
- Operating outside of design envelope
- Resonance
- Improper fitting (not meeting tolerances)
- Change in flow
- Generally indicating something is not right

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PUMP SUCTION CAVITATIONS


Suction Cavitations occurs when the pump
suction is under a low pessure/high vacuum
condition where the liquid turns into a vapor at
the eye of the pump impeller. This vapor is
carried over to the discharge side of the pump
where it no longer sees vacuum and is
compressed back into a liquid by the discharge
pressure. This imploding action occurs
violently and attacks the face of the impeller. An
impeller that has been operating under a
suction cavitations condition has large chunks
of material removed from its face causing
premature failure of the pump.

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PUMP DISCHARGE CAVITATIONS


Discharge Cavitations occurs when the pump
discharge is extremely high. It normally
occurs in a pump that is running at less than
10% of its best efficiency point. The high
discharge pressure causes the majority of the
fluid to circulate inside the pump instead of
being allowed to flow out the discharge. As
the liquid flows around the impeller it must
pass through the small clearance between the
impeller and the pump cutwater at extremely
high velocity. This velocity causes a vacuum
to develop at the cutwater similar to what
occurs in a venturi and turns the liquid into a
vapor. A pump that has been operating under
these conditions shows premature wear of the
impeller vane tips and the pump cutwater. In
addition due to the high pressure condition
premature failure of the pump mechanical seal
and bearings can be expected and under
extreme conditions will break the impeller
shaft.

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EFFECT OF CAVITATION

Fig 1- Initial Bubble

Fig 3- Forming of liquid jet

Fig 2- Initiation of Collapse

Fig 4- Impact & Metal


Extrusion

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CAUSES OF NOISE & VIBRATION

1. Vibration

Unusual Vibration is a sign of :


- Bearing problem
- Loose connections/fittings
- Overload/under load
- Rub
- Operating outside of design envelope
- Resonance
- Improper fitting (not meeting tolerances)
- Imbalance
- Misalignment
- Pump/valve cavitations
- Foundation problem
- Flow changes

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VIBRATION TELERANCE CHART (ISO 23720

= Small (up to 15Kw)

II

= Medium (15 to 17Kw)

III = Large (Prime movers on heavy foundation)


IV

= Large (Prime movers on light foundation)

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EQUIPMENT BASIC CARE

1. Standard Task 3a- Primary Walkabout Surveillance


a)

Verify Oiler Level is correct (non Oil Mist & Purge Mist)

b)

Verify Mist is showing from Telltale or collection Bottle (Pure Mist/Purge Mist)

c)

Listen & feel for strange noise and vibration along pump row

d)

If both spare & main operating, find out why

e)

For auto-start pumps check line up

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PROCESS CONDITIONS REQUIRING PUMP PARALLEL OPERATION

Making up for design shortfall

Making up for individual Pump inefficiency

Correcting Process upset conditions

Operating condition change (system head increased)

Increased throughput

Startup

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IDENTICAL PUMPS PARALLEL OPERATION

Single Pump (Pt. A): Head=85Ft, Flow= 470 gpm


Parallel Operation (Pt. B): Head=105Ft, Flow=660 gpm
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PARALLEL OPERATION-DIFFERENT PUMPS

3 Pump (A) : Head=70 Ft , Flow= 300 gpm


4 Pump (B) : Head=87.5 Ft , Flow= 410 gpm
Both Running: Head=87.5 Ft , Flow= 460 gpm

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PROBLEMS ENCOUNTED WITH PARALLEL OPERATION

Either or both pumps operating below recommended minimum continuous flow


Higher system head

Possible lower efficiency

No contingency spare

Higher life cycle cost

Increased load on condition monitoring activity

Suction/Discharge piping not similar-both pumps operating point not similar

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EQUIPMENT BASIC CARE

1. Standard Task 3a- Primary Walkabout Surveillance


a)

Verify Oiler Level is correct (non Oil Mist & Purge Mist)

b)

Verify Mist is showing from Telltale or collection Bottle (Pure Mist/Purge Mist)

c)

Listen & feel for strange noise and vibration along pump row

d)

If both spare & main operating, find out why

a)

For auto-start pumps check line up

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AUTO CUT IN LINE UP

Auto cut-in switches needs to be set for spare to cut in

Markings and tags must clearly indicate spare and running


equipment

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EQUIPMENT BASIC CARE

2. Standard Task 3b Supplementary Walkabout Surveillance


a)
b)

Drain water from Bearing Housing or Bracket


Feel Bearing Housing for heat and vibration

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EQUIPMENT BASIC CARE

2. Standard Task 3b Supplementary Walkabout Surveillance


a)
b)

Drain water from Bearing Housing or Bracket


Feel Bearing Housing for heat and vibration

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Water Contamination in Lubrication Oil and its


effect

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EQUIPMENT BASIC CARE

2. Standard Task 3b Supplementary Walkabout Surveillance


a)
b)

Drain water from Bearing Housing or Bracket


Feel Bearing Housing for heat and vibration

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EFFECT OF HIGH TEPERATURE ON LUBRICATION OIL

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EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE ON MINERAL OILS

At temperatures above 90C (195F), Mineral Oil can oxidize rapidly

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VISCOSITY CHANGE WITH TEMPERATURE

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COMMON CAUSES OF BEARING OVERHEATING

Inadequate lubrication (Wrong type of grease or oil)


Insufficient Lubrication (Low oil level loss of lubricant through seal)
Insufficient Bearing Clearance (Wrong fit selection)
Bearing pinched in the housing (Bore out of round)
Oil Gauge breather hole is clogged (indicate incorrect oil level)
Constant oil level cup (incorrect level)
Incorrect positioning of flingers (Rubbing against cover)

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Oil lubrication:
Preference is given to oil lubrication, when the speed of rotation
or operating temperature makes it impossible to use grease,
when heat has to be removed from the bearing
assembly by the lubricant and of course when the bearings are
mounted in an oil-lubricated construction, for example a
gearbox.
Grease lubrication:
Grease lubrication is usually chosen for applications in which
the bearing operates under normal speed and temperature
conditions. Grease has a number of advantages
over oil. For example, it enables simpler (i.e. cheaper)
installation, offers better adhesion and provides protection
against damp and impurities. Most bearing assemblies are
greased
((Bearing diameter in inches x breadth in inches) x 1.29) / 7) = Daily cc's of lube

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Required Grease Quantity For Regreasing

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EQUIPMENT BASIC CARE

3. Standard Task 3c, 4a, 8a Manual Vibration Data Collection


Data collected with Handheld monitor for ascertaining that vibration is tolerable.

Monitor will be calibrated to show Good, Tolerable, Bad and Shutdown levels

When at Bad level Maintenance reliability team will be alerted to do a Diagnostic


vibration data collection

At very high Shutdown levels arrangement must be made to have the machine
shutdown
Data should be taken whenever Walkabout surveillance show machine vibration is
higher than normal

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CAUSES OF NOISE & VIBRATION

1. Vibration

Unusual Vibration is a sign of :


- Bearing problem
- Loose connections/fittings
- Overload/under load
- Rub
- Operating outside of design envelope
- Resonance
- Improper fitting (not meeting tolerances)
- Imbalance
- Misalignment
- Pump/valve cavitations
- Foundation problem
- Flow changes

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Comparing Circular and Sinusoidal Motion

As a point rotates counterclockwise around a circular path in the


complex plane the real component (blue line) oscillates back and
forth along the real axis as a cosine function. Meanwhile, the height
of the imaginary component (red line) oscillates up and down as a
sine function. (By Dan Russell)

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VIBRATION MEASUREMENTS

Peak-to-Peak is mostly used as a basis for displacement units (sometimes


referred to as Zero-to-Peak)
Peak is used as a basis for velocity units (sometimes referred to as Zero-toPeak)
Rms refers to terms of root-mean-square used to mathematically determine
its value

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TYPES OF VIBRATION & RESONANCE


There are two general classes of vibrations - free and forced.
Free vibration takes place when a system oscillates under the action of
forces inherent in the system itself, and when external impressed forces
are absent. The system under free vibration will vibrate at one or more of
its natural frequencies, which are properties of the dynamic system
established by its mass and stiffness distribution.
Forced Vibration takes place under the excitation of external forces. When
the excitation is oscillatory, the system is forced to vibrate at the excitation
frequency. If the frequency of excitation coincides with one of the natural
frequencies of the system, a condition of resonance is encountered, and
dangerously large oscillations may result.
Resonance can possibly cause the failure of major structures such as
bridges, buildings, or airplane wings. Thus, the calculation of the natural
frequencies is of major importance in the study of vibrations.

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VIBRATION MEASUREMENTS

Displacement is a distance, usually measured in mils ( 1 mil=0.001 inch) or in microns


(1 micron= 1 millionth of a meter). Displacement is usually the preferred unit for low
frequency vibrations of machines with running speeds < 1000 rpm.

Velocity is the rate of change of displacement, usually measured in in/sec or mm/sec.


Used for higher frequency measurements.

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity with units of in/sec or mm/sec. Used for
analysis of high frequency (gearmesh vibrations)

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Frequency
The repetition rate of a periodic vibration, per unit of time, determined by
taking the reciprocal of the period (T).
Frequency is expressed in three ways:
-Hz (how many cycles per second)
- cpm (how many cycles per minute)
-Orders (how many cycles per shaft turning speed [TS])
Frequency is also the x-axis of the vibration spectrum; it identifies the
source of the vibration.

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BEARING FAULT FREQUENCIES

Bearing Frequencies
Faults in any of the four bearing components will generate specific frequencies
dependent upon the bearing geometry and rotating speed.

BPFO - Ball Pass Frequency, Outer Race (generated by balls or rollers passing over
defective outer races)

BPFI - Ball Pass Frequency, Inner Race (generated by balls or rollers passing over
defective inner races)

BSF - Ball Spin Frequency (generated by ball or roller defect)

FTF - Fundamental Train Frequency (generated by cage defect or improper


movements)

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BEARING ELEMENTS

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FAULT ANALYSIS BASED ON VIBRATION FREQUENCY

Unbalance is the most common


fault associated with rotating shaft.

Unbalance vibration is mainly radial.


On overhung rotors, axial
components may be present as
well.

High 1X is commonly considered as


the unbalance symptom, however it
can be misalignment, bent
rotor or cracked shaft, and
further investigation of what may
cause the defect is often necessary.

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VIBRATION TELERANCE CHART

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ISO2372 ( BS 4675 , VDI 2056 )

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EQUIPMENT BASIC CARE


4. Standard Task 3e- Spare Pump Swap

Pump swapping activity is more for Confidence building

Too frequent swapping has been known to cause increased failures

Equipment Strategy recommended swapping intervals to be followed

All normal pump starting check list to be followed-detailed written startup procedure for
each pump

Swapping activity is preferably done during day hours where Maint. Personnel are
available

A Spare Pump Operating procedure will be in place process run plan in place to
maximize reliability of spare pump when main pump is under repair ( for critical pumps)

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EQUIPMENT BASIC CARE


5. Standard Task 3g- Visual Oil Quality Check

Check Oiler Bulb for oil colour- cloudy oil is a sign of contamination

Unusually dark oil also indicate deterioration

Change the oil if it shows sign of contamination or deterioration

Oil misted equipment check vent and drain line for plugging

Drain a small amount oil and check for contaminant-also feel the oil a rough viscosity
check

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EQUIPMENT BASIC CARE

6. Standard Task 3i- Bearing re-greasing

Re-grease Bearings (greased Bearings) as per Equipment Strategy Schedule

Only the Grease in the Bearing should be replaced

Re-greased amount depends on Bearing size and a chart needs to be established

Use only recommended Grease

Make sure all Greasing equipment are kept clean

Make sure Grease gets to the Bearing (check tubing for plugging and rupture)

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EXAMPLE OF GREASE NOT GETTING TO BEARING

Figure 1. Pillow block bearing


from fan assembly.

Figure 2. Bearing partially


removed from housing.

Figure 3. Bearing offset


relative to fitting.

Figure 4. Inside of the pillow block.

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EFFECT OF OVERGREASING

Figure 1.
This was a control rod drive (CRD) fan motor at
Watts Bar Nuclear Plant. The bearing experienced a
ball cage failure due to the bearing shield (Figure 2)
being pushed down on the ball cage due to over
pressurization of the grease cavity.

Figure 2.
End bell with bearing shield that has become
dislodged from the bearing.

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USING A GREASE GUN

Always make sure the dispensing


nozzle of the grease gun is clean before
using.

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EQUIPMENT BASIC CARE

7. Standard Task 3j Change Lube Oil


Oil change as per recommended interval as per Equipment Strategy
When changing oil on running equipment, need to stay clear of moving
parts
It is best that some oil is being poured in while draining so that all sludge
is removed.
Care should be taken to not to overfill or underfill ascertain constant
level oiler is set properly and is controlling oil level in bearing housing
Make sure oil used is the correct type and proper container is used
Good practice to collect and check quality of drained oil
Maintain good housekeeping and dispose used oil properly

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CHOOSING THE CORRECT LUBRICATION


1.

The right lube oil is determined by following factors:


The type of lubrication in the application

Manufacturers recommendations-most important as they know their machine best

The viscosity and correct additive in the oil for the srvice

The ambient and operating temperature of the application

The loading or abnormal pressure and speed of the application if changed from
original design

Best to do some research to confirm lubrication currently used is correct type

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CHOOSING THE CORRECT LUBRICATION

2. Viscosity and Additives


Viscosity is the resistance to flow or how thick the oil is at given temperature
High pressure additives added to enhance performance
Oxidation inhibition additives to improve oil life
Rust-inhibitor additive to prevent rusting through moisture condensation

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USING PROPER LUBRICATION OIL


CONTAINERS

Sometimes the most creative ideas are the wrong ideas.


Open top-up containers like this are magnets for
contaminants and can wreak havoc when used on small
sumps.

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LUBE OIL STORAGE & CONSUPTION

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EQUIPMENT BASIC CARE

8. Standard Task 3u- Develop rigid Operating Envelope including alarms

Establish Normal flow, Max flow, Minimum flow for pumps

Normal startup/shutdown procedure

Emergency startup/shutdown procedure

Normal vibration and temperature limits

Process run plan for critical equipment when spare is operating

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EQUIPMENT BASIC CARE

9. Standard Task 3x- Develop special procedure for Seal leak/Emission control/fire risk

For severe HSE concern, have written procedure to mitigate risk

Signage at critical location with instruction is prefered

Drills exercise will help

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EQUIPMENT BASIC CARE

10. Standard Task 4e-Check Fan Blade Pitch

Fan pitch or tilt angle is given by manufacturer for the required duty

For adjustable pitch, the pitch can be adjusted for higher or lower duty

Pitch angles are directly proportional to power consumption and this can be used as a
guide

Pitch can be checked using special Protector (supplied by Fan manufacturer)

Adjusting the pitch is an economical way of operating the cooler

For Fans with Pitch control device indicators will be provided to indicate pitch

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EQUIPMENT BASIC CARE

11. Standard Task 4i Check Belt wear on Belt driven equipment

Belts should be properly ventilated as higher temperatures lower belt life

Belts should be properly tensioned a tension gauge should be used to check tension

Rule of thumb- a V-belt drive should give its thickness for every 4 feet span

Too much tension can cause wear on bearings

Belts should be replaced as a set

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EQUIPMENT BASIC CARE

12. Standard Task 4j Check critical instrumentation

All instruments on Double Seal Pots should be checked as per Equipment Strategy.

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