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The document discusses how phase measurements can provide valuable information when developing problems are found, and how Fourier transforms are used to analyze vibration data by converting time waveforms into frequency spectra to identify characteristic frequencies and diagnose issues.

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Vibration pHASE

The document discusses how phase measurements can provide valuable information when developing problems are found, and how Fourier transforms are used to analyze vibration data by converting time waveforms into frequency spectra to identify characteristic frequencies and diagnose issues.

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Significance of Phase

- Phase measurements are not taken during


routine data collection of predictive
maintenance
- However, when developing problems are
found comparative phase readings can
provide valuable information pinpointing
the specific problem
Signal Processing Flow
Transducer
Waveform

Amplitude
Time

FFT
Spectrum
Amplitude

Data Collector/Analyzer Frequency


Understanding Time Waveform
Time Waveform
Amplitude
Heavy Spot
+

0 Time

360 degrees
-
Rotation
1 revolution
3000 rpm = 3000 cycles per minute
50 Hz =50 cycles per second
1 order = one times turning speed
Time Waveform
Amplitude
+

0 Time

-
1000 rpm 1 revolution
4 blades = vibration occurs 4 times per revolution
4 x 1000 rpm = vibration occurs at 4000 cycles per minute
= 4000 cpm
Time Waveform
Amplitude
+

12 tooth
gear 0 Time

-
1 revolution
1000 rpm
12 teeth are meshing every revolution of the gear
12 x 1000 rpm = vibration occurs at 12,000 cycles per minute
= 2,000 cpm = 200 Hz
Time Waveform
+

0 Time

-
+

0 Time

+
0 Time
-
Complex Time Waveform
Time Waveform contains all the different frequencies
mixed together
+

0 Time

-
Complex Time Waveform
Time Waveform contains all the different frequencies
mixed together
Fast Fourier Transform – FFT Process

When a problem starts to develop within a rotating component it will generate


a vibration signature. This signature should be captured in the time waveform
Distinguishing that signature can be very difficult when looking at a time plot.
To understand the problem we need to understand the frequency
‘How often is it occurring?’
The ‘FFT’ is a process that determines the frequency of a signal from a time
waveform.
The FFT is named after an 18th century mathematician named ‘Jean Baptise
Joseph Fourier’. He established:
‘Any periodic signal can be represented as a series of sine and cosine’.
Meaning if you take a time waveform and mathematically calculate the
vibration frequency, it can be converted to a more familiar format
How the Vibration Spectrum is Created
Amplitude

Frequency
Time
Amplitude

Amplitud
e
Time

ncy
que
Amplitu

Fr e
de

Tim
e
Frequency Domain

0 Time

- 1x
Frequency

0 Time

- 4x Frequency

+ Time
0
- 12x Frequency

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