The Use of Online Condition Monitoring in The Identification of Gas Compressor Rotor Damage
Abstract
Investigation and management of a rotordynamic issue affecting a production-critical centrifugal gas compressor. Following a restart of the compressor after a plant trip, radial vibration at the non-drive end of the shaft increased gradually over a period of six months. Using a cause map to guide the investigation in conjunction with vibration analysis and physical bearing inspection resulted in a diagnosis of a mechanical issue with the rotor. Under close monitoring, the compressor was safely operated in this condition for six months whilst the outage was planned and optimised to reduce the production impact.
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Blackwell, Joseph; Blackburn, Joanne (2021). The Use of Online Condition Monitoring in The Identification of Gas Compressor Rotor Damage. Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries; Texas A & M University. Libraries. Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /196713.