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Vibration Analysis in a Hyundai Sonata Internal Combustion Engine With Dragon Vision STEP 1 – PROBLEM Combustion processes and impurities in the fuel affect the useful life of the internal combustion engine, thus it suffers a series of degradations, due to its frequency of use, long operation periods, deterioration of its moving parts and lack … Lire la suite

Balancing Rotating Machinery: Six Key Strategies Balancing rotating machinery is essential in many industries, including manufacturing and power generation. Proper balancing ensures machines run smoothly, reduces wear, and extends their lifespan, ultimately saving on maintenance costs. This article outlines six essential strategies for effective balancing, focusing on critical steps in the process. 1. Identifying Imbalance … Lire la suite

The Mystery of a Non-Rotating Pump’s Resonance Introduction Exploring the intricate forces in industrial machinery demands a solid grasp of mechanical concepts and creative problem-solving skills. This case study shares my experience in identifying and solving a resonance problem on a 500-horsepower deep well pump at an electric power generation company, emphasizing the crucial role … Lire la suite

VIBRATION ANALYSIS OF A HYUNDAI SONATA INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH DRAGON VISION STEP 1 – PROBLEM Combustion processes and impurities in the fuel affect the useful life of the internal combustion engine, thus it suffers a series of degradations, due to its frequency of use, long operation periods, deterioration of its moving parts and lack … Lire la suite

Video Signals Evaluation for Bearing and Coupling Failures Detection Using the Mirror Technique  The Salesian Polytechnic University (UPS) Cuenca, through its research groups, is constantly seeking to link its students with the field and the use of the latest technologies. In this context, the Research and Development Group in Industrial Technologies (GIDTEC) has been working … Lire la suite

Simple Solutions for Complex Problems Multiple Components, Multiple Forcing Functions, No Problem! A large mobile equipment manufacturer was attempting to diagnose premature failures associated with this turbo charger system responsible for the main drive of the mobile equipment. As with all mobile equipment there is a delicate balance between mass/weight and performance. As such, the … Lire la suite

Soft Foot Detection and Verification Sometimes Simple Problems Need Advanced Solutions A routine vibration check on an edge cutter identified a possible soft-foot issue.  This was confirmed with and old-school analogue approach and corroborated using latest video deflection technology; seeing the unseen! with DragonVision®. Step 1 – Identify the Problem Non-Contact Video Deflection Selected Routine … Lire la suite

Vacuum Cleaner OEM Case Study Vibration Analysis using DragonVision® Video Deflection Technology Contact Vibration Analysis is Not Always Effective When first attempting to study the unknown cause for the user experienced vibration at the handle this vacuum cleaner OEM attempted to instrument the vacuum in order to study the vibration associated with the machine. Unfortunately, … Lire la suite

10 Principles of Vibration Analysis You Should Know In the last 20 years the industry has improved predictive maintenance processes and the tools used to perform it. In particular, vibration analysis technology has evolved to unimaginable levels. What is vibration analysis? And more importantly, what do you need to know to start learning about it? … Lire la suite