Discover how PBS eXpress is transforming engine vibration analysis with advanced features designed for efficiency and precision in turbine maintenance. The PBS eXpress system was heavily influenced by ...

Jet engine vibration is arguably the worst enemy of a typical aircraft maintenance team. Parts which are out of balance can eventually result in a cracked turbine, fan, and compressor components, as ...

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Jet engine malfunctions can be detected by acoustic and vibration measurement. A means of detecting engine malfunctions, or functional variations, with a high confidence level is being investigated ...

When fully utilized, condition monitoring can transform how power plants operate and maintain their assets. It can lead to increased efficiency, reduced maintenance costs, improved safety, and better ...

Fatigue failures observed in a belt-driven engine cooling fan indicated the presence of significant vibration activity. A testing and analysis program was undertaken in an effort to measure the fan ...

Vibration analysis is a powerful and non-invasive way to measure, understand, and quantify the internal dynamics of mechanical systems, but the cost of the necessary instrumentation is sometimes a ...

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Part 1 of this series addressed the advantages and disadvantages of various vibration sensors; Part 2 examined signal conditioning and system hardware selection and configuration. I’ll wrap up by ...

Few things aggravate Corvette enthusiasts more than a driveline vibration. Vibration disturbs the balance of nature and the genuine smoothness of Corvette cruising. When a vibration surfaces and a ...