Manual for Induction Motors and Generators
Trouble Shooting - 91
3BFP 000 050 R0101 REV E
8.1.1 Mechanical performance
Trouble shooting
Mechanical performance
Vibration
Noise
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Lubrication malfunction
Check lubricant quality and quantity and lubrication system function
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Damaged bearing parts Check bearing condition and replace bearing parts
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z
Faulty bearing assembly Open and readjust the bearing
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Faulty cooling fan(s)
Imbalanced or damaged fan(s) Check and repair cooling fan(s)
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Malfunctioning cooling system
Inspect and repair cooling system
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z
Machine misalignment Check machine alignment
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Rotor or shaft imbalance
Rebalance rotor
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Vibration coming from connected machinery
Check the balance of connected machinery and coupling type
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Axial load coming from connected machinery
Check alignment and coupling function and type
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z
Faulty or incorrectly assembled coupling
Check coupling function
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Insufficient foundation strength Reinforce foundation as per ABB instructions
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Winding fault Check windings
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Excessive network unbalance Check that network balance fulfils requirements
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Foreign material, moisture or dirt inside the machine Check and clean machine interior, dry windings
Experienced
malfunction
Corrective action
Bearing malfunction
Possible cause