: Never assume new bearings are perfectly stable. Tilting-pad bearings can still exhibit whip if preload or clearance is incorrect.
Failures in rotordynamic systems are often catastrophic and arise from both internal and external factors. ScienceDirect.com (PDF) Rotordynamic Stability Case Studies - ResearchGate turbomachinery rotordynamics with case studies pdf
: Even experienced crews make assembly errors. Always verify coupling alignment marks and stack height. : Never assume new bearings are perfectly stable