Components Analyzed:
- Acoustic
- Deformation
- Flow/CFD
- Fluid Structural Interaction
- Mechanical/System Design
- Penetration
- Piping and 3D enclosures
- Pressure Vessels
- Shock/Blast
- Stress/Strain
- Thermal
- Vibration
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Hardware Used:
- Multiple Bruel & Kjaer spectrum analyzers including a 7 channel Pulse system
- Multiple Data Physics ACE spectrum analyzers
- Various modal impact hammers
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Noise and vibration testing -
Mechanical Solutions, Inc. uses the latest hardware and software quickly diagnose noise and vibration problems.
MSI couple real world vibration test data with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to provide calibrated analytical models which can be used to perform
"what if" analyses. We can also
troubleshoot other equipment problems.
Components Analyzed:
- Acoustic
- Deformation
- Flow/CFD
- Fluid Structural Interaction
- Mechanical/System Design
- Penetration
- Piping and 3D enclosures
- Pressure Vessels
- Shock/Blast
- Stress/Strain
- Thermal
- Vibration
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Hardware Used::
- 16 Channel DAQ Book Data Acquisition System
- Accelerometers
- Hydrophones
- Microphones
- Multiple Bruel & Kjaer spectrum analyzers including a 7 channel Pulse system
- Multiple Data Physics ACE spectrum analyzers
- Pressure Transducers (Dynamic & Static)
- Proximity Probes
- Tektronics 4 channel 100Mhz FFT Scope
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Use of Experimental Modal Analysis (EMA) to Support Pump Retrofits
MSI was contracted through a major OEM to perform their unique experimental modal analysis on three 30 year old, reliable,
packed-stuffing box, multistage barrel pumps in critical refinery process (Benzene) service. Upgrades from the packed-stuffing box to mechanical seals were required due to new
OSHA requirements for pumpage containing benzene.
The user and OEM had previous bad revamp experience when up-front modeling was not performed. TAP™ was performed on the
operating pumps to determine existing rotor and structural critical speeds and damping coefficients. The information was used by the OEM to accurately calibrate their "as-built"
finite element analysis (FEA), which was then extrapolated to calibrate the "revamped" models. The resultant upgraded
pumps have performed very successfully and additional knowledge was gained which improved typical assumptions made when performing FEA.
The methodical approach described has helped users meet new federal regulation ("Process Safety Management - OSHA 29-1910-116")
requirements when performing turbomachinery upgrades.
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