Vibration troubleshooting of an air compressor

An experimental investigation was conducted to determine the cause of cyclic vibration of a double overhung air compressor. The problem was solved by increasing the inlet temperature of oil to the bearings.

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Published inSound & vibration Vol. 40; no. 5; pp. 16 - 19
Main Authors MARSCHER, William D, MCGINLEY, James J
Format Magazine Article Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Bay Village, OH Acoustical Publications 01.05.2006
Tech Science Press
Subjects
Air compressors
Applied sciences
Bearings
Exact sciences and technology
Fundamental areas of phenomenology (including applications)
Mechanical engineering. Machine design
Physics
Pump and compressors (turbocompressors, fans, etc.)
Solid mechanics
Sound & vibration instruments
Structural and continuum mechanics
Temperature
Trouble shooting
Vibration, mechanical wave, dynamic stability (aeroelasticity, vibration control...)
Bearing(mechanics)
Compressor
Vibration
Experimental study
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Summary:An experimental investigation was conducted to determine the cause of cyclic vibration of a double overhung air compressor. The problem was solved by increasing the inlet temperature of oil to the bearings.
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ISSN:1541-0161
2693-1443