Tests of rotary machines vibrations in steady and unsteady states on the basis of large diameter centrifugal fans

The existence of unsteady states of rotary machines is a common problem. It occurs mainly during the machine start-up and is caused by “passing through” the critical velocity, which activates large scale object vibrations. Moreover, rotary machines vibrations problems are caused by faults such as unbalance, misalignment, bearing defects and others. The paper presents the results of tests of sample centrifugal fans vibrations, both in steady and unsteady states. The recorded time traces of non-stationary vibrations were analyzed with the STFT spectrum. This method allowed to identify main parameters influencing the level of vibrations during the start-up and regular operation of the machine. The tests were performed on four machines, which enabled an additional comparison of operational parameters of the whole flow system.

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