Pump Vibration Measurement: Build a Repeatable Route Before Diagnosing Faults
Pump vibration measurement is useful when the sensor location, direction, mounting method, instrument settings and operating condition are recorded consistently. A number taken from an arbitrary point on the casing cannot reliably identify a bearing defect or prove that a pump meets an acceptance standard. Establish an approved measurement route, collect a baseline at a known duty, and compare like with like before choosing corrective work. This guide covers planning and documenting measurements on industrial water-pump installations. It does not supply a...
