Machinery Vibration: Measurement and Analysis / Edition 1

by Victor Wowk

Overview

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A practical, &‘grave;hands-on'' approach to vibration analysis and measurement


Presents, in a single source, a practical, &‘grave;hands-on'' approach to vibration analysis and measurement, field balancing and shaft alignment, and how to understand and solve typical vibration problems. It covers balancing, resonance, gears and bearings, structural vibration, isolation, alignment, instruments, diagnostics, and trending. Includes extensive coverage of the FFT spectrum analyzer as well as numerous &‘grave;fixes'' to help solve immediate vibration problems. Presents principles applicable to all mechanical equipment as well as many case histories covering various mechanical devices such as fans, common motors, and pumps.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780070719361
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	07/01/1991
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	368
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.01(d)

About the Author

Victor Wowk, a registered professional engineer, is the President of Machine Dynamics, Inc., an engineering firm specializing in machinery vibrations, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He has extensive field experience in vibration analysis, which includes machinery diagnostics and applying corrective techniques. Mr Wowk is an instructor for both in-plant and public Machinery Vibration Workshops.

Table of Contents

Introduction.Overview of the Entire Field and a Brief History.Basic Concepts and Theory.Instruments.Typical Problems.Techniques.Machine Diagnostics.Trending.Final Remarks.

Editorial Reviews

''...intended as a companion text for students, technicians, and engineers involved in a vibration workshop. The author, Victor Wowk, achieves his goal and more. ...this book is well organized and easy to read; for someone seeking a good grounding in the basics of modern vibration measurement and analysis, this is well worth a week of after-hours reading.''

The Conduit

Ninety percent of all machine failures are signaled months, even years, in advance by changes in machine vibrations. Wowk shows how to use state-of-the-art instrumentation--transducers and fast Fourier transform (FFT) spectrum analyzers--to monitor machine conditions using the vibration "signature" of the machine. Includes a diagnostic chart for assessing the severity of vibration, and case histories that illustrate strategies for solving machinery problems. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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