BS ISO 20816-8:2018

BS ISO 20816-8:2018 establishes procedures and guidelines for the measurement and classification of mechanical vibration of reciprocating compressor systems. The vibration values are defined primarily to classify the vibration of the compressor system and to avoid fatigue problems with parts in the reciprocating compressor system, i.e. foundation, compressor, dampers, piping and auxiliary equipment mounted on the compressor system. Shaft vibration is not considered.

This document applies to reciprocating compressors mounted on rigid foundations with typical rotational speed ratings in the range 120 r/min up to and including 1 800 r/min. The general evaluation criteria which are presented relate to operational measurements. The criteria are also used to ensure that machine vibration does not adversely affect the equipment directly mounted on the machine, e.g. pulsation dampers and the pipe system.


Cross References:
ISO 2041
ISO 13707
ISO 18431-1
ISO 5348
ISO 2954
ASME B31.3
VDI 3842
API 618
ISO 20816-1
ISO 10816 (all parts)
ISO 13373-2
VDI 3839
ISO 13373-1
ISO 13373-3
VDI 3838
ISO 18431-2
ISO 6708


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