Vibration Analysis of Rolling Element Bearings Defects

 

H. Saruhan*¹, S. Saridemir², A. Qicek³ and I. Uygur⁴

 

^1, 4 Duzce University, Facult of Engineering Duzce, Turkey. *hamitsaruhan@duzce.edu.tr

^2,3 Duzce University, Facult of Technology Duzce, Turkey.

 

ABSTRACT

In this work, vibration analysis of rolling element bearings (REBs) defects is studied. The REBs are the most widely used mechanical parts in rotating machinery under high load and high rotational speeds. When the defect in a rolling element comes into contact with another element surface, an impact force is generated which is resulting in an impulsive response of the bearing. A defect at any element of the REB transmits to all other elements such as outer race, inner race, ball and, train cage of the bearing. The defect in rolling elements may lead to serious catastrophic consequences resulting in costly downtime. For this purpose, the vibration analysis technique which is a reliable and accurately detecting defect in the bearing elements is used. The vibration data captured and used for determination and validation is composed from four different defects states of the REB -outer raceway defect, inner raceway defect, ball defect, and combination of the bearing elements defect- and one representing normal state of the bearing for four different running speeds with two load levels. The results obtained from the experiments have illustrated and explained.

Keywords: Rolling element bearing, bearing elements defect, vibration spectrum analysis.

 

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Acknowledgements

The authors would like to acknowledgement the support of the University of Duzce for the project entitled BAP-2010.03.02.042. The authors gratefully thank professor ismail Ercan for his assistance.

 

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