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VIBRATION
Contents
Vibration ............................................................................... 1
Basic Theory...................................................................... 2
Linear Vibration Definitions ............................................. 2
Frequency ................................................................. 3
Displacement ............................................................. 3
Velocity .................................................................... 3
Acceleration .............................................................. 4
Vibration Identification........................................................ 6
Vibration Measurement ................................................... 6
Order of Vibration .......................................................... 8
Vibration Level Guidelines ............................................... 9
Vibration Causes and Corrective Actions ............................ 10
Causes........................................................................ 10
Corrective Actions........................................................ 10
One Component ....................................................... 10
1/2 Order Vibration .................................................. 10
1st Order Vibration................................................... 10
2nd Order Vibration .................................................. 10
Higher Order Vibration .............................................. 10
Non-Engine Vibration ................................................ 10
Excessive Engine Motion............................................... 11
Misalignment/Unbalance ........................................... 11
Resonance............................................................... 12
Torque Reaction....................................................... 12
Balance Procedure........................................................ 13
Reference Material ........................................................... 15
Media List ................................................................... 15
Engine/Driven Equipment Vibration Measurement
Data Sheet .................................................................. 16
Foreword
This section of the Application and Installation Guide generally describes
Vibration, its causes and suggested corrections for Caterpillar engines listed
on the cover of this section. Additional engine systems, components and
dynamics are addressed in other sections of this Application and Installation
Guide.
Engine-specific information and data are available from a variety of
sources. Refer to the Introduction section of this guide for additional
references.
Systems and components described in this guide may not be available
or applicable for every engine.
Vibration
All mechanical systems with mass and elasticity are capable of relative
motion. If this motion repeats itself over a given time period, it is known as
linear vibration. Engines produce linear vibration due to combustion forces,
torque reactions and structural mass and stiffness combinations and
manufacturing tolerances on rotating components. All these forces may
create conditions ranging from unwanted noise to high stress levels, and
possible failure of the engine or driven components. Torsional vibration can
create similar conditions but is caused by the twisting and untwisting of a
shaft. Torsional vibration is discussed in the Mounting Application and
Installation Guide.
This guide:
Reviews the basic theory and nomenclature of linear vibration.
Identifies causes of engine-related linear vibration.
Provides instruction for possible corrective action.
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Basic Theory
Engine vibrations are produced housed in a building or close to
and maintained by regular, periodic sensitive instruments or equipment,
driving forces set up by unbalanced such as computers.
moving masses. These are called Other factors influencing vibration
forced vibrations. are foundation design, soil load
Free vibrations have no driving characteristics, and other machinery
force. When set in motion, such operating in close proximity.
vibrations, if undamped, would
continue indefinitely with constant Linear Vibration Definitions
amplitude and natural frequency. Linear vibration occurs as a mass
is deflected and returned along the
If the frequency of a forced
same path. This can be illustrated as
vibration is the same as the natural
a single mass spring system as
frequency of a free vibration, then
shown in Figure 1. While no external
excessive vibration will result. This
force is imposed on the system, the
synchronization of forced and free
weight remains at rest and there is
vibration is called resonance.
no vibration. When the weight is
Resonance stresses can cause moved or displaced and then
serious problems and even reach released, vibration occurs. The
destructive levels. weight travels up and down through
The vibration generated by the its original position until frictional
engine could also result in structural forces cause it to rest.
damage if a rigid installation was
Figure 1
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Figure 2
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Figure 3
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Vibration Identification
If excessive linear vibration motion face of each major piece of
is present or suspected, an initial equipment. For example, an engine
inspection should be performed to driving a two bearing generator set
confirm that: will require measurements at ten
Engine, coupling and driven points, two at each bearing and two
equipment mounting bolts are in an axial direction, as illustrated in
properly torqued, and that all Figure 4.
jacking bolts and set screws Engine only applications and other
are backed off. types of packaged units may require
Engine, coupling and driven fewer measurement points, but the
equipment are properly following descriptions and graphic in
aligned. Figure 4 still apply.
All external piping is properly Marine propulsion applications will
isolated from the engine and also require a measurement in the
driven equipment with vertical direction at the right rear
appropriate flexible couplings. engine mounting foot. This is
required to check for rolling of the
If the initial inspection results do engine. The measurement is taken
not identify the problem, then at the point where the engine is
vibration measurements should be anchored by means of a fitted bolt.
made to determine the source prior
to starting corrective action. The Vibration measurements must be
Vibration Measurement Data Sheet, made at the advertised driven
at the end of this guide, is provided equipment rating (100% load). If
for convenient recording of raw data additional data is desired, it is
at various engine speed and load recommended that measurements
conditions. This form can be used be made at 0% load, 50% load,
for the basic engine as well as any 75% load and, depending on the
packaged unit, including one or two rating, 110% load.
bearing generator sets, marine For generator set applications,
propulsion engine/reduction gear if measurements are taken while a
sets, and pump or compressor generator is loaded, the magnetic
packages. field of the generator leads must be
avoided. In addition, two sets of
Vibration Measurement measurements should be made at
Vibration should be measured in the 0% load condition for generator
both vertical and horizontal set applications; one with the exciter
directions at each bearing location, turned on and one with the exciter
and in an axial direction at the rear turned off.
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Figure 4
Point 1 EFV (Engine Front Vert.) Point 5 ERA (Engine Rear Axial)
Vertical direction at the front of Axial direction at the rear of the
the engine; locate the probe on the engine; locate the probe on the right
block top deck in the plane of the rear outside edge of the block at the
crankshaft centerline. crankshaft centerline.
Point 2 EFH (Engine Front Hor.) Point 6 XFV (Driven Front Vert.)
Horizontal direction at the front of Vertical direction at the driven
the engine; locate the probe on the equipment front bearing; locate the
side of the block at the crankshaft probe on the bearing housing at the
centerline. shaft centerline.
Point 3 ERV (Engine Rear Vert.) Point 7 XFH (Driven Front Hor.)
Vertical direction at the rear of Horizontal direction at the driven
the engine; locate the probe on the equipment front bearing; locate the
block top deck (or rear housing) in probe on the side of the bearing
the plane of the crankshaft housing at the shaft centerline.
centerline. Point 8 XRV (Driven Rear Vert.)
Point 4 ERH (Engine Rear Hor.) Vertical direction at the driven
Horizontal direction at the rear of equipment rear bearing; locate the
the engine; locate the probe on the probe on the bearing housing at the
side of the block at the crankshaft shaft centerline.
centerline.
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Overall velocity
Vibration Level Guidelines
= 34.3 mm/s (1.35 in/s)
The following vibration level
guidelines are used for assessing the These guidelines apply to both gas
vibration severity of the core engine and diesel engine packages installed
or package installation. with or without isolation mounts. If
linear vibration is higher than these
Attachments to the engine or
guidelines, refer to the Vibration
package installation typically raise
Causes and Corrective Actions
vibration values and are not included
section in this guide.
in these guidelines.
Consult the manufacturer of the
The vibration levels for any load
driven equipment for any such
condition, at any of the measuring
vibration guidelines.
locations, must not exceed the
following guidelines: A vibration worksheet is provided
at the end of this guide.
Peak-to-peak displacement
at half order frequency WARNING: It is not an acceptable
= 0.13 mm (5 mils) practice to lower the package
vibration levels when operating at
Peak-to-peak displacement
stable conditions by tightening the
at first order frequency
snubber bolts on the Caterpillar
= 0.13 mm (5 mils)
vibration isolators. This practice
Overall displacement will only hide vibration problems.
= 0.22 mm (8.5 mils)
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Reference Material
Media List
The following information is
provided as an additional reference
to subjects discussed in this manual.
SEHS7654: Special Instruction
Alignment General Instructions
REHS0423: Special Instruction
Alignment of Two-Bearing
Generators
REHS0177: Special Instruction
Alignment of Close Coupled Two-
Bearing Generators
NENG2500: Tool and Shop
Product Guide
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