Vibration – What is it? How does it Affect My Operation? What can i do about it?

J.E. Koch; D. Graber

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Vibration – What is it? How does it Affect My Operation? What can i do about it?

Abstract

This paper describes how pump vibration can create problems in conveyance systems. Potential sources of vibration are reviewed as well as factors that affect pump vibration. Examples are presented that demonstrate pump vibration problems: (1) when a wet well level was lowered to obtain system storage capacity, (2) in a new installation, and (3) when one pump in an installation functioned properly and the adjacent pump had a high vibration amplitude. The successful use of vibration testing as a condition of routine startup and acceptance is described.

This paper describes how pump vibration can create problems in conveyance systems. Potential sources of vibration are reviewed as well as factors that affect pump vibration. Examples are presented that demonstrate pump vibration problems: (1) when a wet well level was lowered to obtain system storage capacity, (2) in a new installation, and (3) when one pump in an installation functioned properly...

Author(s)

J.E. KochD. Graber

SourceProceedings of the Water Environment Federation

SubjectSession 76: Facility Operations Including Lab Practices: Maintenance Practices for Improved Operations

Document typeConference Paper

PublisherWater Environment Federation

Print publication date Jan, 2006

ISSN1938-6478

SICI1938-6478(20060101)2006:6L.5975;1-

DOI10.2175/193864706783775478

Volume / Issue2006 / 6

Content sourceWEFTEC