Computerized vibration analysis-the leading predictive maintenance tool

Author

Jarrett, Terry L.

Author_Institution

Southeast Paper Manuf. Co., Dublin, GA, USA

fYear

1992

fDate

8-12 Jun 1992

Firstpage

198

Lastpage

218

Abstract

The use of personal computer-based vibration analysis programs (PC VAPs), now the cornerstone of most predictive maintenance programs within the pulp and paper industry, to maximize the potential for decreasing unscheduled shutdowns and improving the economics of equipment repairs is discussed. It is shown that the selection of a PC VAP system is dependent on a thorough analysis of the available hardware and software and that awareness of the implementation and control caveats of a PC VAP is necessary in order to increase the chances for a successful PC VAP and achieve a minimum return on investment. Various mechanical, electrical, and process abnormalities that can be detected by VAP, some of the types of problems detected by the PC VAP, and spreadsheets included to assist in the selection of a PC VAP system are presented

Keywords

computerised monitoring; electric machines; electrical engineering computing; machine testing; maintenance engineering; microcomputer applications; paper industry; spreadsheet programs; vibration measurement; PC; computerised monitoring; economics; engineering computing; hardware; investment; machine testing; paper industry; predictive maintenance; pulp industry; repairs; software; spreadsheets; vibration analysis; Control systems; Economic forecasting; Milling machines; Paper making machines; Paper mills; Personnel; Predictive maintenance; Pulp and paper industry; Pulp manufacturing; Vibrations;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Pulp and Paper Industry Technical Conference, 1992., Conference Record of 1992 Annual

Conference_Location

Portland, OR

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/PAPCON.1992.186301

Filename

186301