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Analyzing CI Engines with DataPac 1500

Analyzing CI Engines with DataPac 1500

Analyzing CI Engines with DataPac 1500

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I'm attempting to start a condition monitoring program for some backup diesel generators and pumps in our plant.  The diesels are all basic inline 6's in the 300hp range @ about 1600 rpm.  We currently use a datapac 1500 for our vibration route on the attached pumps.  I have been taking spectral radings on the outboard and inboard locations of the diesels as well.  I know that 1/2 harmonics of running speed indicate a variance in cylinder combustion, but beyond that I do not know what information is relevant from a spectral reading. I am thinking about taking time waveform data at each cylinder in hopes of gathering valetrain and clydinder health data.  I will set up the transducer to be triggered at a set crank angle and then record 720 degrees of rotation. I think this will give me a "picture" of the combustion process in each clyinder. I would like any advice on the relevance of such a test and/or ideas of what else is possible with a typical vibration testing equipment. Thanks in advance for the help.

-Nick Raaum

RE: Analyzing CI Engines with DataPac 1500

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I'm looking for any input at all on analyzing internal combustion engines with any type of vibration analysis.  I appreciate any thoughts on this subject. Thanks
-Nick

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