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Appendix C • Vibration Measurements - Single Screw Compressor

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Evaluation Zone limits

The values for the zone boundaries given below are
based on the maximum broad-band values of velocity
and displacement when measurements are taken from
two orthogonally oriented radial transducers. Therefore
when using these tables, the higher of each of the values
measured from the two transducers in each measure-
ment plane should be used. When the maximum mea-
sured values of velocity and displacement are compared
to the corresponding values in the table, the severity
zone which is most restrictive shall apply.

Operational limits

For long-term operation, it is common practice to es-
tablish operational vibration limits. These limits take the
form of ALARM and TRIP set points.

ALARM:

To provide a warning that a defined value of

vibration has been reached or a significant change has

occurred, at which remedial action may be necessary.
In general, if an ALARM situation occurs, operation can
continue for a period while investigations are carried out
to identify the reason for the change in vibration and de-

fine any remedial action.

TRIP:

To specify the magnitude of vibration beyond

which further operation of the machine may cause dam-
age. If the TRIP value is exceeded, immediate action
should be taken to reduce the vibration or the machine
should be shut down.

Different operational limits, reflecting differences in dy

namic loading and support stiffness, may be specified

for different measurement positions and directions.

Table C-1. Vibration Zone Values

VIBRATION MEASUREMENTS – SINGLE SCREW COMPRESSOR*

Support

Class

ZONE

RMS Displacement

RMS Velocity

μmm

mils

mm/s

In/sec

0-30

0-1.15

0-2.3

0-.09

30-57

1.15-2.25

2.3-4.5

.09-.18

57-90

2.25-3.55

4.5-7.1

.18-.28

Above 90 Above 3.55 Above 7.1 Above .28

*RMS= 0.707 X peak (sine wave only)

Setting of ALARMS

The ALARM values may vary considerably, up or down,
for different machines. The values chosen will normally
be set relative to a baseline value determined from expe-
rience for the measurement position or direction for that
particular machine.
It is recommended that the ALARM value should be set
higher than the baseline by an amount equal to 25%
of the upper limit for zone B. If the baseline is low, the
ALARM may be below zone C.
Where there is no established baseline (for example
with a new machine) the initial ALARM setting should be
based either on experience with other similar machines
or relative to agreed acceptance values. After a period of
time, the steady-state baseline value will be established
and the ALARM setting should be adjusted accordingly.
It is recommended that the ALARM value should not

normally exceed 1.25 times the upper limit of zone B.
If the steady-state baseline changes (for example after a
machine overhaul), the ALARM setting should be revised
accordingly.

Setting of TRIPS

The TRIP values will generally relate to the mechanical in-

tegrity of the machine and be dependent on any specific

design features which have been introduced to enable
the machine to withstand abnormal dynamic forces. The
values used will, therefore, generally be the same for all
machines of similar design and would not normally be
related to the steady-state baseline value used for set-
ting ALARMS.
There may, however, be differences for machines of dif-
ferent designs and it is not possible to have clear guide-
lines for absolute TRIP values. In general, the TRIP value
will be within zone C or D, but it is recommended that