Description
Three units of cryogenic submersible vertical pump for new LNG tank project underwent Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) at Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) shop test bench. Each of this pump equipped with four accelerometers installed at upper and lower bearings. These three pumps could not meet the vibration limit as per project specification. Two dominant peaks were observed at running frequency and vane pass frequency. These pumps later were dismantled for inspection and further checks. Re-balancing were done at rotor assembly, impeller and balanced drum which the only component not underwent component balancing prior assembly. Computed Flow Dynamic (CFD) analysis were also done to verify series of combination between impeller and diffuser vanes. The presentation will cover vibration signature plots, diagnostic done to determine the faults and actions taken including improvement done to permanently resolve the high vibration issue.
Takeaways
(1) Vibration Signature and Analysis to resolve the issue
(2) Detail analysis to resolve high amplitude at Vanes Pass Frequency
(3) Effects of Accelerometer mount type on vibration value
Bio
Ahmad has more than 16 years experience in Oil, Gas, LNG, Petrochemical and Chemical plant design and maintenance specializing in rotating equipment. A Malaysia Board Of Technologists Professional Technologist. Certified as Mobius Vibration Analyst Cat III and Machinery Lubrication Analyst (MLA II). He has huge involvement in equipment reliability study, major maintenance activities, condition monitoring, troubleshooting and root cause failure analysis of GE Aero Derovative, GE Frame Heavy Duty Gas Turbine, Siemens gas turbine, Mitsubishi steam turbines, Siemens-Dresser Rand centrifugal compressor, Nouvo Pignone Centrifugal and axial compressor, Instrument Air oil free screw and intergral gear centrifugal compressor, API 610 pumps and Cryogenic submersible centrifugal pump. Ahmad heavily participates in organization capability development by conducting classroom training and coaching session to junior and senior engineers.