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Vibration signature analysis of compressors in the gaseous diffusion process for uranium enrichment

Author
Harbarger, W. B
Published
United States : [publisher not identified], 1975.
[Oak Ridge, Tennessee] : [U.S. Atomic Energy Commission], 1975.
Physical Description
microfiche : negative ; 11 x 15 cm

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Summary
Continuous operation of several thousand axial-flow and centrifugal compressors is vital to the gaseous diffusion process for uranium enrichment. Vibration signature analysis using a minicomputer-based Fast Fourier Transform Analyzer is being applied to the evaluation and surveillance of compressor performance at the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant. Three areas of application include: (1) new blade design and prototype compressor evaluation; (2) corrective and preventive maintenance of machinery components; and (3) evaluation of machinery health. The present system is being used to monitor signals from accelerometers mounted on the load-bearing housings of 16 on-line compressors. These signals are transmitted by hard-wire to the analyzer for daily monitoring. A program for expansion of this system to monitor more than a thousand compressors and automation of the signature comparison process is planned for all three gaseous diffusion plants operated for the United States Energy Research and Development Administration. (auth)
Report Numbers
GAT-T-2366; CONF-750740-1
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Collection
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission depository collection.
Note
DOE contract number: E(33-2)-1
NSA number: NSA-33-000816
OSTI Identifier 4143672
Research organization: Goodyear Atomic Corp., Piketon, Ohio (USA).
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