Root Cause Analysis of a Vibration Problem in a Propylene Turbo Compressor
Abstract
Problem:• A newly installed turbo compressor system for
propylene showed vibrations in the piping
system and rotor.
• After that supporting layout was significantly
improved measurements showed that
vibrations were within the allowable range.
• Still the rotor vibrations were not acceptable.
• A root cause analysis was carried that showed
two likely causes.
Description
Case StudySubject
TurbomachinesCollections
Citation
van Beek, Smeulers; Jan (2015). Root Cause Analysis of a Vibration Problem in a Propylene Turbo Compressor. Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station. Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /172670.