Detection of a damaged crankshaft bearing Hitachi-Buckhardt Hyper Compressor F10 Information about monitored Machine Hitachi-Buckhardt Hyper Compressor F10 10 cylinders, 2 stages, in Ethylene service for LDPE production Speed: 189 rpm Power: 11 186 kW (15000 hp) Inlet pressure: 250 bar (3,626 psi) / Outlet pressure: 3.165 bar (45,904 psi)Hitachi-Buckhardt Hyper Compressor F10 Used Monitoring equipment and sensor positions Monitoring sensor positionsWhat happened (Sequence of events)? Development of vibration increases over a time of 6 months. Long term trend over 6 months of the crosshead slide vibration of cylinder B1 in 3D plot Since May 30, for segments 31 and 32, vibration values increase from 2,5 m/s² (0.25 g) to over 10 m/s² (1 g)Segmented vibration plot Shutdown of Machine on Novemb

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