New to orbit analysis

[heitor]

Hello.

I'm looking for some info/texts/books on orbit analysis and rotating machine diagnostics. Could you give me some sugestions?

Merry Christmas!

 

[dgallagher]

Here is a link to a basic application note on orbit analysis:

http://www.reliabilitydirect.com/appnotes/jbfail.html

A good text which highlights orbit diagnostics:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0132409461/reliabilitydirec/102-3136449-3443326

 

[electricpete]

I believe there is no question whatsoever that the best source of information regarding orbit analysis is Bently Nevada.

They have a huge amount of material on-line. I have a 3" 3-ring binder full of stuff I got from their site (free). It forms a pretty comprehensive reference on this subject:

Take a look around:

http://www.bently.com/articles/artindex.htm