Feed Water Pump ODE Bearing Looseness

Ultrasound spectrum of a Feed Water Pump ODE bearing revealed looseness at run speed with harmonics, confirmed by vibration analysis.

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The following is an ultrasound spectrum of a Feed Water Pump ODE bearing in the Steam Plant section of a Pulp & Paper Mill.

The bearing was reported as running very hot prior to the ultrasound readings.

The ultrasound spectrum showed looseness at run speed with harmonics.

Follow-up measurements taken by the plants vibration analyst confirmed structural looseness on this Pump ODE bearing.

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Category: Ultrasound Case Study
Language: English
Reading Time: 1 min
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Feed Water Pump Ultrasound Bearing Looseness
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