NBN ISO 13373-2:2021

This part of ISO 13373 recommends procedures for processing and presenting vibration data and
analyzing vibration signatures for the purpose of monitoring the vibration condition of rotating
machinery, and performing diagnostics as appropriate. Different techniques are described for different
applications. Signal enhancement techniques and analysis methods used for the investigation of
particular machine dynamic phenomena are included. Many of these techniques can be applied to
other machine types, including reciprocating machines. Example formats for the parameters that are
commonly plotted for evaluation and diagnostic purposes are also given.
This part of ISO 13373 is divided essentially into two basic approaches when analysing vibration
signals: the time domain and the frequency domain. Some approaches to the refinement of diagnostic
results, by changing the operational conditions, are also covered.
This part of ISO 13373 includes only the most commonly used techniques for the vibration condition
monitoring, analysis and diagnostics of machines. There are many other techniques used to determine
the behaviour of machines that apply to more in-depth vibration analysis and diagnostic investigations
beyond the normal follow-on to machinery condition monitoring. A detailed description of these
techniques is beyond the scope of this part of ISO 13373, but some of these more advanced special
purpose techniques are listed in Clause 5 for additional information.
For specific machine types and sizes, the ISO 7919 and ISO 10816 series provide guidance for the
application of broadband vibration magnitudes for condition monitoring, and other documents such as
VDI 3839 provide additional information about machinery-specific problems that can be detected when
conducting vibration diagnostics.