PeakVue Plus Technology Indicates Off-the-scale Bearing Friction

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PeakVue Plus Bearing Friction

PeakVue Plus – Bearing Friction

In this the third of three videos on PeakVue, James Sylvester shows that when the Emerson AMS 2140 is setup correctly, PeakVue Plus can detect issues with lubrication health, in this case, the bearing friction was off the scale! The asset in question is a critical plant fan on a variable speed drive with an operational speed of 1200rpm with 22224 EK Taper roller bearings installed.

Incorrect grease used

This short presentation shows how PeakVue Plus detected incorrect grease used by the contractor prior to any considerable bearing damage occurring. As part of the site maintenance annual shutdown the bearing caps were opened, the grease removed and it repacked with fresh grease. Watch as James explains how the PeakVue Plus technology helped confirm the root cause, (6 mins):

The PeakVue Stress Wave Analysis Wall Chart consists of 12 detailed real world faults, captured using PeakVue Technology.

Post Maintenance Check

PeakVue Post Maintenance Check

Maintenance philosophy.

Critical Plant Fan

Asset background Plant Fan

Checking the DN Value – a very overlooked factor!

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Off the scale friction alert with no bearing/mechanical issues

PeakVue Lubrication Off the Scale

Image showing PeakVue Plus detecting super high friction

“PeakVue prescribes to the user the necessary corrective actions to preserve bearing life and ensure long-term availability of their assets,” said Robert Skeirik, director of machinery health product management, Emerson. “It’s like having an expert available at the touch of a button.”

Increased trend after maintenance

PeakVue Trend after maintenance

Image showing strabel trend, then an increase afrer maintenance

High carpet levels in waveform indicating bearing friction

PeakVue Time Waveform

Image showing Time Waveform levels

The AMS 2140 Machinery Health Analyser takes vibration data and analysis measurements to the next level.

Autocorrelation: no periodic impacting

PeakVue Time Wavefrom Autocorrelation

Image showing the autocorrelation of the time waveform

Summary – grease technical data sheet

PeakVue Grease Summary

Image showing the importance of choosing the right grease

James’s book, ‘Enhanced System Reliability Through Vibration Technology’ comprises more than 20 years’ experience in the fields of Vibration Analysis, Condition Monitoring and Reliability Engineering. It is written with the technical tradesperson in mind, interpreting Vibration principles into layman’s terms.

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To review the first case study on lubrication, click here.
To review the second case study on bearing defects, click here.

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FAQs

Yes, but the correct configuration with the correct PeakVue filters is needed. See our PeakVue course for more details

The best mounting is stud mounted, however in a walk around route you can use a flat rate earth magnetic on a clean mounting point.

No, PeakVue uses standard Accelerometers, however the best results are from a high end premium Accelerometer.

We do indeed! Students can choose from ISO 18436-2 CAT I to CAT IV. Courses are certified by BINDT or Mobius Institue. Study options include: Online, Public and Onsite. See the Vibration Analysis Courses page for more details.

Last updated: 19th March 2024

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