There are two vibration situations in which statistical analysis is useful. The first situation occurs when the vibration amplitude of a system appears to be random in time. In this case, it is convenient to describe the response of the system statistically. This form of…
read moreThere are five main stages in order to successfully accomplish vibration analysis and run a good precision maintenance program; they are: 1. Detection 2. Analysis 3. Root-Cause Analysis 4. Repair and Maintenance 5. Verification Detection The first step in vibration analysis is detecting a problem. This can…
read moreWear particle analysis refers to the careful inspection of particles that show up in lubricant samples of a machine; it helps determine the state of a machine. Wear particle analysis differs from oil analysis because it determines the condition of the machine components, whereas oil…
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