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ASK THE EXPERTS: Vibration Patterns That Indicate Problems With High-Speed Engines

High-speed engines over 700 RPM can still have cylinder-by-cylinder vibration patterns analyzed without pressure indicator ports. Specific deficiencies like valve issues or ring blow-by can be detected from the phased vibration patterns. The document shows examples of vibration traces from a Waukesha 7042 engine that indicate problems like exhaust valve recession in cylinder 2L or slight ring blow-by in 3L. Regular vibration analysis can find mechanical problems to maximize engine reliability. Windrock offers training courses to learn how to analyze these vibration traces.

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ASK THE EXPERTS: Vibration Patterns That Indicate Problems With High-Speed Engines

High-speed engines over 700 RPM can still have cylinder-by-cylinder vibration patterns analyzed without pressure indicator ports. Specific deficiencies like valve issues or ring blow-by can be detected from the phased vibration patterns. The document shows examples of vibration traces from a Waukesha 7042 engine that indicate problems like exhaust valve recession in cylinder 2L or slight ring blow-by in 3L. Regular vibration analysis can find mechanical problems to maximize engine reliability. Windrock offers training courses to learn how to analyze these vibration traces.

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February 2016

ASK THE EXPERTS: Vibration Patterns that Indicate Problems


with High-Speed Engines

QUESTION: High frequency vibration patterns on a high-speed engine all look the same
to me. Can you actually identify problems using these technologies?

Yes, there are common vibration patterns found in high-speed engine analysis.

High-speed engines (greater than 700RPM) typically do not have pressure indicator ports.
Despite this, data can still be gathered for analysis:
- With the portable analyzer, significant deficiencies are detectable with cylinder-
by-cylinder phased vibration and ultrasonic patterns.
- With the Platinum Online System, similar deficiencies are detectable with
cylinder head mounted accelerometers.

The following are some example vibration patterns you will find on high-speed engines.
Please note that this is a single trace showing different mechanical problems (data taken
from a Waukesha 7042).

2L Exhaust
Valve Recession

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3L Probable
Slight Ring
Blow-By

3L Exhaust
Valve Late
Closure

4L & 5L
Intake
Recession
Indicated

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6L Late Closure
(insufficient
lash adjustment
or sticking)

As you can see by looking at the above plots, comparing a healthy phased vibration
pattern to a measured one can show problems in particular cylinders. A unit with
deficiencies such as these is not running optimally. A main benefit of analyzing units on
a regular basis is to obtain maximum reliability. In order to better learn how to analyze
these traces to find mechanical problems, Windrock holds training courses throughout the
year. Visit our website to find a course for you (www.windrock.com/training).

If you have additional questions about vibration patterns on high-speed engines (or any machinery)
or would like information about another topic, please email sales@windrock.com.

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