Future Trends in Rotating Equipment Analysis

Great strides have been made in monitoring vibration and combustion performance of gas turbine engines. Challenges still remain in the areas of engine overhaul and design/manufacturing of new turbine/generator systems. This paper discusses some elements of current and future efforts to understand what is happening in Real-Time as new engines are run up for the first time after assembly, overhaul or reconfiguration. Examples of Acquisition, Processing, Reprocessing, Data Storage and on line Data Review with respect to RB211 engines and derivatives will be examined. Tony Keller began his professional career as a Test Engineer at the White Sands Proving Ground in New Mexico after receiving a BEE degree from Manhattan College in New York City. Before joining Spectral Dynamics in 1965, he obtained an MSEE from New Mexico State University. With Spectral Dynamics, he has been involved in the development and introduction of dozens of products in the areas of Vibration Testing, Dynamic Analysis and Rotating Machinery studies. He has published many papers in the area of dynamics and conducted technical seminars the world over. He is currently International Sales Manager for Spectral Dynamics.