BS ISO 10816-8:2014

1   Scope This part of ISO 10816 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 . This part of ISO 10816 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.