BY: Albert Abijay and Michael James Piagola

TOPIC OUTLINE

WHAT IS BEARING AND ITS PURPOSE BASIC TYPES OF BEARING BEARING CONSTRUCTION BEARING SELECTION CONSIDERATIONS BASED ON ITS APPLICATION COMMON BEARING APPLICATION INSPECTION & INSPECTION CHECKLIST MOTOR BEARING LUBRICATION - Types & Purpose of Lubrication - Consideration - Common Bearing Failures TROUBLES AND REMEDIES SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT IS BEARING AND ITS PURPOSE

1.

BEARING IS A INTEGRAL PART OF ROTATING EQUIPMENTS TO REDUCE FRICTION AND CONSEQUENTLY REDUCE POWER REQUIREMENT OF A DRIVE SYSTEM.

TYPICAL BEARING @ PLANTSITE

Ore Prep. Area

Cam Shaft Bearing

HPAL Area

Pillow Block & Thrust Bearing

Pillow Block Bearing

Motor & Pump Assy. Bearing

Motor & Agitator Assy. Bearing

 CCD & NTRL Area

TYPICAL BEARING @ PLANTSITE

Motor & Pump Bearing Assy.

Zinc, MS, FNTRL, LIMESTONE & CHEMICAL Area

Motor &Agitator Bearing Assy.

CCD & NTRL Slew Ring Bearing Assy.

Motor & Pump Bearing Assy.

BASIC TYPES OF BEARING

BALL BEARING ROLLER BEARING

1. CYLINDRICAL BEARING 2. TAPERED ROLLER BEARING 3. SPHERICAL ROLLER BEARING JOURNAL BEARING- Travagrate, engines main bearing, shake-out machines and camshaft bearings.

BEARING CONSTRUCTION

BEARING CONSTRUCTION

BEARING SELECTION CONSIDERATIONS BASED ON ITS APPLICATION

INTERNAL CLEARANCE LOAD, TEMPERATURE,

SPEED, ALLOWABLE MISALIGNMENT CAGE AND MATERIALS LUBRICANT, SEALING AND LUBRICATION METHOD

COMMON BEARING APPLICATION

PILLOW BLOCK BEARING CONVEYOR SYSTEM

(HEAD PULLEY, TAIL PULLEY, TAKE-UP PULLEY AND IDLER PULLEY) PLUMMERS BLOCK BEARING CONVEYOR SYSTEM ROTATING EQUIPMENTS BEARING ASSEMBLY FOR WARMAN PUMPS, AGITATORS, ETC

INSPECTION
METHOD OF INSPECTION

1. BY SENSES A. VISUAL (EYES) LEAKS, DRY,LOOSE, DAMAGED B. TOUCH ABNORMAL VIBRATION AND HEAT GENERATION C. HEAR ABNORMAL SOUND D. SMELL BURNT OIL OR GREASE 2. BY INSTRUMENT A. THERMOMETER (INFRARED) B. VIBROMETER C. STETHOSCOPE

INSPECTION CHECKLIST
MOTOR BEARING CONDITION
Abnormalities Drive End Bearing (DE) Yes
Abnormal Sound Excessive Heat Generation Excessive Vibration

Non-Drive End Bearing (NDE) Yes No

Remarks

No

Criteria for Inspection using an instruments (Vibrometer & Infrared Thermometer). 1. 2. Criteria for vibration readings depend on the motor size and capacity. Bearing housing normal operating temperature depend on motor specifications

LUBRICATION
Purpose of Lubrication Reduction of friction and wear. Dissipation of friction heat. Prolonged bearing life. Prevention of rust Protection against harmful element

LUBRICATION
TYPES OF LUBRICATION 1. OIL LUBRICATION A. OIL-BATH LUBRICATION B. DRIP LUBRICATION

C. CIRCULATING LUBRICATION D. SPRAY LUBRICATION, ETC 2. GREASE LUBRICATION A. MANUAL APPLICATION OF GREASE B. AUTOMATIC GREASE PUMP LUBRICATION

LUBRICATION
CONSIDERATIONS:

1. OIL/GREASE GRADE 2. INTERVAL 3. QUANTITY 4. CRITERIA A. TEMPERATURE B. CONDITION (VISUAL) C. VIBRATION D. SOUND

LUBRICATION
NDE Grease Fitting DE Grease Fitting

Non-Drive End Bearing

Drive End Bearing

TROUBLES AND REMEDIES

Abnormalities
Excessive/Abnormal Heat Generation

Possible Causes
- Over Greasing

Action to be taken
- Close monitoring and check running hours after the last greasing

Inspection Method
Senses Touch Instrument Infrared Thermometer

Countermeasures
Monitor greasing interval and running hours (Every one month or 750 Hrs interval. Monitor greasing interval and running hours

- Lack of greasing

-hours after the last greasing. - Apply grease

Sound Touch Visual Sound Touch

Stethoscope Infrared Thermometer Vibrometer Stethoscope Infrared Thermometer Vibrometer Stethoscope Infrared Thermometer Vibrometer Stethoscope Infrared Thermometer Vibrometer Using straight edge

- Failure/Damaged

-Close monitoring

Replace

Abnormal Sound

Lack of lubrication

Apply grease

Sound Touch

Apply grease gradually and monitor the changes of temperature and vibration Replace

Failure/Damaged

Close monitor

Sound Touch

Misalignment

Check alignment

Visual Sound Touch

Stop and isolate and check the alignment

TROUBLE AND REMEDIES

Abnormalities
Excessive Vibration

Possible Causes
- Failure/Damaged

Action to be taken
-Close monitoring

Inspection Method
Senses Sound Touch Instrument Stethoscope Infrared Thermometer Vibrometer Stethoscope Infrared Thermometer Vibrometer Using straight edge

Countermeasures
Replace

- Lack of greasing

-hours after the last greasing. - Apply grease

Sound Touch Visual Visual Sound Touch Touch

Monitor greasing interval and running hours

Misalignment/loose mounting

Check alignment and mounting

Stop and isolate and check the alignment

Excessive Vibration and abnormal sound after motor start-up and abnormal temperature

- Over Greasing (Greasing was done in shorter interval) Failure and damaged due to long time standby. Flaking due to metal to metal contact

- Monitor and check running hours after the last greasing

Infrared Thermometer Vibrometer Stethoscope Infrared Thermometer Vibrometer

Necessary to monitor the motors running hours for greasing interval. Implement proper equipment utilization and manual turning

Close monitor

Sound Touch

MOTOR BEARING LUBRICATION

MOTOR GREASING CONSIDERATIONS 1. INTERVAL CONDITIONED BASED OR TIME-BASED (ONCE A MONTH AND RUNNING HOURS OR DEPEND ON MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATION. 2. QUANTITY DEPEND ON THE BEARING SIZE, SHOTS PER MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATION. BEARING RANGE FROM 40 TO 60 SHOTS WITH AVERAGE 1.5 GRAMS PER SHOT (STANDARD MANUAL GREASE GUN). RECOMMENDED GREASING QUANTITY IS 30%TO 40% OF THE BEARING SPACE AND 30% TO 60% FOR HOUSING.

3. GREASE GRADE USUAL GRADE FOR MOTOR BEARING IS RL-3.

4. AS REQUIRED BASED ON EXISTING CONDITION.

COMMON MOTOR BEARING FAILURES (Lubrication)

OVER GREASING LACK OF LUBRICATION BEARING NOT SUITABLE FOR APPLICATION MISALIGNMENT CONTAMINATION LEAKS WRONG GREASE

Safety Instructions
Always wear the minimum PPE requirements during the inspection. Be aware of excessive noise while conducting an inspection. Always wear ear plugs. Be aware of possibly splashing of solution due to leak at the working area. Hands off from the rotating parts. Keep a safe distance from rotating equipments. Be aware of loose clothing and belongings that might caught by rotating elements. Be aware of slipping and tripping hazards at the working area. Always watch your steps. Be aware of sharp edges and always wear leather gloves. Low head room. Conduct finger pointing and calling and always wear hard hat.

TEST I:MULTIPLE CHOICE

Item Questions A 1
Most common type of bearing Needle Bearing

Select Answer B
Tapered Roller Bearing

C
Ball Bearing

D
Cylindrical Bearing

E
Spherical Bearing

Answer (Letter)

2 3

What is not the possible cause of abnormal heat generation The tools use for applying grease for motor

Lack of greasing Degreaser

Over greasing

Dirty motor housing Grease Nipple

Wrong grease

Exposed to the heat of the sun Grease Fitting

Greaser Jack

Grease Gun

Motor re-greasing interval must be based on _________ What is the average amount of grease per shot

Monthly

Bi-monthly

Running Hours 1.5 grams per shot

Weekly

Existing condition 2.0 grams per shot

1.0 gram per shot

1.25 grams per shot

1.75 grams per shot

Bearing failure can not be detected and observed by

Touching

Visual Inspection

Hearing

Vibrometer

Infrared Thermometer

TEST 2: IDENTIFICATION
7. 8. 9. 10.

PILLOW BLOCK

THERMOMETER
Use to measure temperature profile of bearing

VIBROMETER
Use for reading of acceleration & velocity profile of bearing

 Use for manual listening of abnormal sound within the bearing

STETHOSCOPE

BEARING ASSEMBLY
Pump Bearing

Pump Bearing Assy.

ROTATING EQUIPMENT
Fan Bearing @ Utility Area

 Damage of oil seal & winding

OVERGREASING

LACK/POOR LUBRICATION
Damage cage, inner ring, & rolling elements

DAMAGED BEARING CAGE

 Contamination that result to corrosion & damage winding

CONTAMINATION

MISALIGNMENT
Damage rolling elements, inner ring, cage & abrasion of shaft

BALL BEARING

TAPERED ROLLER BEARING

SPHERICAL ROLLER BEARING

CYLINDRICAL ROLLER BEARING