Hi, I'm a vibration amateur, so hopefully someone can advise. The problem was high vibes at 14X running speed on a recently overhauled centrifugal pump. Vibes were at the drive end, which is fitted with a slot filled double row angular contact bearing.
The pump runs at 3000rpm
Vibes were at 14X...
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Hi, anyone got average industry standards for pump MTBF for API refinery pumps, with source or reference. Need to know how well we are doing!!
best regards
John
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