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3. The ISO10816-3 Machine Vibration Standard
Industrial machines covered by the ISO10816-3 standard include:
• Steam Turbines with nominal power less than 50MW
• Steam Turbines with nominal power above 50MW with speeds less than 1500rpm or
above 3600rpm (i.e. excludes machines included in ISO10816-2)
• Rotating Compressors
• Industry Gas Turbines with nominal power less than 3MW
• Centrifugal, Mixed Flow or Axial Flow Pumps
• Electric Generators excluding Hydro-electric or pump stations
• Electrical motors of all types
• Blowers or Fans
The standard classifies machine groups as in section 2.5 and defines vibration levels for
each group, shown in the chart on page 9, as follows:
Green - levels expected for a new machine.
Yellow - levels considered as acceptable for long periods.
Amber - levels not acceptable for long periods.
Reds - levels likely to cause machine damage.
It further classifies machines as being either rigid or flexible mounted with the flexible
mounted machines being allowed higher vibration levels. The meter indicates a tick box for
levels in the green and yellow sections and uses the lower limit for the amber sections and
the red sections in its vibration assessments.
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