Machine data

  • Burckhardt compressor (2BX2XC1)
  • 2 Cylinder / Double acting
  • Suction pressure: 13,5 bar
  • Discharge pressure: 32 bar
  • Piston stroke: 250 mm
  • Rotation speed: const. 370 U/min
  • Drive: Electric drive
  • Machine power: 631 kW
  • Gas: Hydrogen H2

Monitoring equipment

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Summary

Alert & Shutdown on Motor Shaft

Findings by PROGNOST

  • Motor Shaft movement increased within a few minutes on both probes (real signals)
  • Cylinder 1 & 2: Signals are close to “normal“
  • Vibration Frame X/Y: Increased

Recommendation (Literally):

“In my opinion the problem is caused in the area of the motor. It is recommended to check the motor and not to restart the machine.”

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Findings

  • Displacement of flange
  • Sealing rings touched the axis
    • Higher vibration
    • Higher temperature
  • (Sealing-) metal touched the axis
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Conclusion

  • Safety/Shutdown messages were correct
  • Recommended maintenance was correct
    • Analyze showed:
      • Real signals
      • Only in area of motor
  • Customer repaired/exchanged the parts and restarted the machine without any further damage