ISORotating Equipment

ISO 20816

Mechanical Vibration — Measurement and Evaluation of Machine Vibration

International
Rotating Equipment

Reference profile

Designation
ISO 20816
Title
Mechanical Vibration — Measurement and Evaluation of Machine Vibration
Issuing body
ISO
Current edition
[verify]
Status
Library record: published; official standard status [verify].
Category
Rotating Equipment
1

Overview

Standard for measuring and evaluating machine vibration on non-rotating parts and shafts, with acceptance zones A–D.

2

Scope & Applicability

Covers

  • Vibration measurement
  • Evaluation zones A–D
  • Shaft & bearing housing
  • Operational limits

Does NOT cover (exclusions)

  • Exclusions are not documented in this library record. Confirm the official publication, neighbouring codes, the adopted edition, and jurisdictional boundaries before application.
3

Key Requirements

Lifecycle requirements

  • Vibration acceptance
  • Condition assessment
  • Commissioning limits
4

Technical Details

Standard for measuring and evaluating machine vibration on non-rotating parts and shafts, with acceptance zones A–D.

Components: Shaft vibration, Bearing housing vibration, Evaluation zone.

Where to find it in the codeRefer to the official table of contents and the sections cited by the project specification; section numbering can vary by edition.
5

Engineering Notes

  • Replaces much of ISO 7919/10816; zones A/B are acceptable, C is limited operation, D is damaging.
6

Related Standards

  • API 670

    Companion or referenced standard; verify its exact relationship in the adopted edition.

  • API 617

    Companion or referenced standard; verify its exact relationship in the adopted edition.

  • ISO 21940

    Companion or referenced standard; verify its exact relationship in the adopted edition.

7

Source, Edition & Status

Publisher
ISO
Edition Year
N/A
Industries
Refinery, Petrochemical, Power, Oil & Gas
Content Status
published
Last Reviewed
2026-07-01
Last Updated
2026-07-01
Verified By
Engineering Reviewer
Official Link
N/A

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