Vibration - Continuous
Energy
Crusher Roll
$
250,000
Savings
12 Hrs.
Downtime Prevented
Observation
A sharp increase in velocity and acceleration was detected on the bearing. Vibration patterns suggested a bearing fault.
Recommendation
The CME recommended inspecting the bearing ASAP by looking, listening, and feeling for abnormalities. The auto-lube system should also be checked for proper function.
Resolution
The bearing was replaced during an outage, resulting in a significant reduction in vibration levels.
