2011 Training Schedule VI

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Machinery Vibration Analysis

Balancing of Rotating Machinery

Advanced Vibration ControlRotor Dynamics

2011

TrainingS C H E D U L E


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TRAINING COURSE OVERVIEW

The purpose of all Vibration Institute Training Courses is to prepare you to be a

better analyst. The courses will enable you to gain an understanding of vibration principles

and techniques and add to your practical knowledge of machines. With these tools you

will be better able to think through vibration problems. Experts have learned that cook

book vibration analysis is of limited value because vibration problems seldom follow

xed patterns.

Vibration Institute Training Courses are designed to provide you with theory, techniques,

and procedures as well as practical case histories that illustrate ways to analyze vari-

ous types of equipment. In-class demonstrations and workshops will help you learn the

methods used to solve vibration problems.

2011TrainingS C H E D U L E

The best course for you depends on your

previous training and experiencevibration,

mechanical, and electrical. It is recommended

that individuals with less than two years of

experience take the Introduction to Machin-

ery Vibrations (IMV) course. It will help you

prepare for the Vibration Analyst Category

I certication examination. If you have morethan two years of experience or have taken

the IMV correspondence course, the Basic

Machinery Vibrations (BMV) course is recom-

mended. The BMV course helps you prepare

for the Vibration Analyst Category II certica-tion examination.

The art and science of balancing are taught

in the Balancing of Rotating Machinery (BRM)course. It should be taken after the BMV

course. If you have had at least three years

of experience in machinery vibrations, rou-

tinely use a data collector, and have taken

the BMV course, the BMV correspondence

course, or have a college degree, we recom-

mend that you take theMachinery Vibration

Analysis (MVA) course.This course will help

you prepare for the Vibration Institutes cer-

tication examination for Vibration AnalystCategory III.

TheAdvanced Vibration Analysis (AVA) course,

Advanced Vibration Control (AVC), and Rotor

Dynamics and Balancing (RDB) are intended

for analysts with more than ve years ofexperience. This course is recommended

for analysts who have mastered the sin-

gle-channel FFT analyzer or data collector

and want to learn the additional analytical

techniques possible with dual-channel FFTanalysis and computer analysis. All of these

courses are recommended for those pre-

paring for the Vibration Analyst Category

IV examination.

WHICH COURSE IS BEST FOR YOU?


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COURSE MATERIALS

Each registered attendee will receive a textbook, workbook, and training materials specic totheir registered course for each Vibration Institute training class. These materials are intended

to stimulate and assist in the learning process as well as provide a permanent source of infor-

mation in the practice of machinery vibration analysis, balancing, and alignment.

TRAINING EXAMINATIONS

In accordance with ISO 18436:3 the Vibration Institute offerstraining examinations on course

content on the nal afternoon of the class (see course schedules). These examinations aredesigned to help you assess your knowledge and understanding of the course materials with

regard to passing the certication examinations for Vibration Analyst Category I throughCategory IV.

Each participant is given a score and a performance evaluation on the training examination

immediately after it is administered on Friday afternoon. This information is intended to serveas an indicator of your technical strengths and weaknesses and as a study guide for the cer-

tication examinations given on Saturday.

ON-SITE COURSES

Any of the courses in this brochure can be given at your organization by one of our Vibration

Institute instructors. The course can be customized to your needs and interests. Course fees

are based on preparation time, number of lectures, travel expenses, and the number of sets

of notes required.

There is no limit to the number of individuals who can attend any course. If you would like

additional information on any Vibration Institute training course, please contact the Institute

directly at (630) 654-2254.

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS

The Vibration Institute automatically awards Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to regis-

trants at any Institute training course. One CEU represents ten hours of classroom time andis not a mark of achievement.


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TUESDAY

7:30 a.m. Registration/Continental

Breakfast

8:00 a.m. Vibration: Sources, Uses,

Effects

Background, denitions,sources, effects, uses, predic-

tive maintenance, measure-

ment concepts, equipment.

11:00 a.m. Workshop I:

Vibration Demonstration

and Workshop Questions

1:00 p.m. Basic Machinery

Vibrations I

Physics, units, properties,measurement conventions,

motions, amplitude,

frequencies, time, frequency,

and orbital domains.

3:00 p.m. Workshop II:

Denitions, Terminology,

Measurements, Demonstra-

tions

WEDNESDAY

8:00 a.m. Basic Machinery

Vibrations II

Measures, conversions,

analysis, excitation, natural

frequencies, resonance, and

critical speeds.

10:00 a.m. Workshop III: Measure

Analysis, Natural

Frequencies, and

Demonstrations

1:00 p.m. Data Collection

Physical observations,

sensors, frequency spans,

measures, triggering, sensor

mounting and location,

instruments.

3:00 p.m. Workshop IV:

Data Collection

Demonstration and

Workbook Questions.

INTRODUCTION to MACHINERY VIBRATIONS (IMV)

Continental breakfast is served each morning at 7:30 a.m. and lunch is scheduled at 12 nooneach day along with morning and afternoon breaks. Workshops are scheduled to illustrate

theory and applications.

All registered attendees in the Introduction to Machinery Vibrations training course will

receive notes, a workbook containing examples and workshop problems and a scientic cal-culator. This course provides preparation for plant data collection and limited analysis as well

as for the cer tication examination for the Vibration Analyst Category I.


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THURSDAY

8:00 a.m. Machine Knowledge

Fault sources, frequencies,

design and function of

machines.

9:30 a.m. Vibration Testing

Periodic and permanent

monitoring, machine analysis

(fault and condition),

acceptance testing.

11:00 a.m. Workshop V:

Vibration Testing

1:00 p.m. Basic Spectrum Analysis

Frequency identication and

matching and procedures.2:30 p.m. Workshop VI:

Spectrum Analysis and

Demonstrations

FRIDAY

8:00 a.m. Common Machine Faults

Mass unbalance,

misalignment, looseness,

bearing defects, and electrical

defects.

9:30 a.m. Workshop VII:

Fault Analysis

10:00 a.m. Vibration Severity

Criteria, procedures, charts

on housings, shafts, and

bearings.

11:00 p.m. Workshop VIII:

Vibration Severity

1:00 p.m. Course Review

2:00 p.m. Training Examination on

Course Content (1hour)

3:00 p.m. Review of Training Exam


To register for the Introduction to Machinery Vibrations (IMV) training course please

complete the registration form in this brochure, visit www.vibinst.orgor contact the VibrationInstitute directly at [email protected] or (630) 654-2254.


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BASIC MACHINERY VIBRATIONS (BMV)

Continental breakfast is served each morning at 7:30 a.m. and lunches are scheduled at

12 noon each day along with morning and afternoon breaks. Workshops are scheduled to

illustrate theory and applications.

All registered attendees in the Basic Machinery Vibrations training course will receive

the textbook, Basic Machinery Vibrations, a workbook containing examples and workshop

problems, and a scientic calculator. This course provides preparation for plant data col-

lection and vibration analysis as well as for the certication examination for the Vibration

Analyst Category II.

TUESDAY


Breakfast

8:00 a.m. Machinery Vibrations I

Period, frequency, amplitude,

phase, measures, and

conversions.

10:00 a.m. Machinery Vibrations II

Analysis, units, natural

frequencies, forcing

frequencies, resonance,

critical speeds, and damping.

1:00 p.m. Workshop I: Machinery

Vibrations

Period, frequency andamplitude.


Basic Vibrations

WEDNESDAY

8:00 a.m. Data Collector Setup I

Measure selection;

frequency spans; time,

frequency, and orbital

displays.

9:30 a.m. Transducers

Proximity probes,

accelerometers, optical

pickups, selection, location,

and mounting.

11:00 a.m. Workshop III:

Data Acquisition

1:00 p.m. Data Collector Setup II

Data sampling, triggering,window selection,

resolution, dynamic range,

and averaging.

2:30 p.m. Basic Analysis Techniques

Orders, spectrum analysis

direct frequency, side

bands.


Data Processing


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THURSDAY

8:00 a.m. Analysis of Operating

Speed Faults

Orders, mass unbalance,

misalignment, looseness,

distortion, rubs, resonance,

bearing wear, and casehistories.

9:00 a.m Gear and Bearing Analysis

Measurement methods,

frequencies, analysis

techniques, and case

histories.

11:00 a.m. Motors, Fans, and Pumps

Basics, frequencies,techniques, and analysis.

1:00 p.m. Workshop V: Fault Analysis

2:30 p.m. Evaluation of Machine

Condition

Measures, procedures,

severity charts, and alarm

settings.

3:00 p.m. Workshop VI:

Condition Evaluation

FRIDAY

8:00 a.m. Machine Testing

Test plans, impact testing,

and acceptance testing.

9:30 a.m. Periodic Monitoring

Screening, alarm setup,

frequency of measurement,

trending, and reports.

11:00 a.m. Alignment and Balancing

Fundamental aspects of

single-plane balancing and

shaft alignment.

1:00 p.m. Workshop VII:

Machine Analysis

3:00 p.m. Training Examination onCourse Content

(1.5 hours)

4:30 p.m. Review of Training

Examination

To register forBasic Machinery Vibrations (BMV) trainingcourse please complete the reg-

istration form in this brochure, visit www.vibinst.orgor contact the Vibration Institute directly

at [email protected] or (630) 654-2254.



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MACHINERY VIBRATION ANALYSIS (MVA)

Continental breakfast is served each morning at 7:30 a.m. and lunches are scheduled at12 noon each day along with morning and afternoon breaks. Workshops are scheduledto illustrate theory and applications.

All registered attendees in the Machinery Vibration Analysis training course are pro-

vided the two-volume text,Machinery Vibration Analysis: Diagnostics, Condition Evaluation,

and Correction, and a workbook containing problems and exercises. This course provides

preparation for routine vibration analysis and condition evaluation as well as for the

certication examination for Vibration Analyst Category III.

It is strongly recommended that individuals review the BMV text Basic Machinery

Vibrations before attending the MVA course.

TUESDAY


Breakfast

8:00 a.m. Machinery Vibration Review

Natural frequency, mode

shape, resonance, criticalspeed, damping, instability

sampling time, resolution,

windows, and dynamic

range.

11:00 a.m. Time and Frequency

Analysis I

Display, use, and analysis

of time domain, FFT

analysis, modulation,clipping, pulsation, beats,

side bands, spectrum

shape, synchronous and

nonsynchronous signals, and

case histories.

1:00 p.m. Time and Frequency

Analysis II

2:00 p.m. Phase and Orbit Analysis

Phase measurement and

analysis, orbit evaluation,

loop rules, orbit analysis,

case histories.

3:00 p.m. Workshop I:

Machinery Vibration

Analysis Techniques

WEDNESDAY

8:00 a.m. Resonance and Critical

Speed Testing

Interference diagrams,

analyzer setup for impact

and transient tests, test

procedures, Bod/polar

plot evaluation, and case

histories.

9:30 a.m. Machine Condition

Evaluation

Criteria, levels,

maintenance actions,

standards, evaluation of

overall band, spectral,orbital, and time

waveform, setting alarms,

and examples.

11:00 a.m. Basic Vibration Control

Isolation, damping,

resonance elimination,

concepts, hardware,

foundations, and pedestals.

1:00 p.m. Field Balancing TechniquesSingle-plane, trial weight

size and location, balance

sensitivity, and phase lag.


Balancing Exercises

4:00 p.m. Workshop III: Vibration

Control and Correction


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THURSDAY

8:00 a.m. Condition Monitoring

Objectives, program

development, permanent

and periodic monitoring, and

alternative techniques.

10:00 a.m. Rolling Element Bearing

Analysis

Analytic techniques,identication of defectson balls/cages/races,

corrosion, fatigue, excessive

clearance, lack of lubrication,

demodulation methods,

condition evaluation.

1:00 p.m. Operating Speed

Diagnostics

Unbalance, sub-synchronousinstability, coupling problems,

misalignment, oil whirl/whip,

mechanical looseness, rubs,

rotor bow, resonance, uid-lm bearings, and conditionevaluation.

2:30 p.m. Pumps, Fans, Blowers, and

Compressors

Pump impeller/casing/

piping vibrations, natural

frequencies, clearances,

re-circulation cavitation,

performance curves,

impellers, casings, shafts,

foundations, isolated bases,

piping, ducting, structural/

acoustic resonance.

FRIDAY

8:00 a.m. Workshop IV:

Machine Analysis

10:00 a.m. Motor and Generator

Diagnostics

Mechanisms, vibration/

current measurements,

stator/rotor faults, shorted

end rings, broken rotorbars, air-gap variation, and

variable-speed motors.

1:00 p.m. Gears and Gearboxes

Measurement and analysis,

gear mesh, cracked/broken/

chipped teeth, gearbox

evaluation.

2:00 p.m. Workshop V: Fault andCondition Exercises


Course Content (2 hours)


Examination

To register forMachinery Vibrations Analysis (MVA)training course please complete the

registration form in this brochure, visit www.vibinst.orgor contact the Vibration Institute

directly at [email protected] or (630) 654-2254.



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ADVANCED VIBRATION ANALYSIS (AVA)Signal Processing, Dual-Channel, FFT, and Vibration Control

Continental breakfast is served each morning at 7:30 a.m. and lunches are scheduled at

12 noon each day along with morning and afternoon breaks. Workshops are scheduledto illustrate theory and applications.

All registered attendees in the Advanced Vibration Analysistraining course are pro-

vided notes on signal processing, dual-channel analysis, and FFT theory . A workbook

containing problems and exercises for use during the class is also included. This course

provides preparation for solving difcult vibration problems as well as partial prepara-tion for the certication examination for Vibration Analyst Category IV.

TUESDAY


Breakfast

8:30 a.m. Signal Processing

RMS, coherent and non-

coherent signals, peak

detection, vector addition,

lters, signal-to-signal noise

ratio, and FFT calculations.

10:30 a.m. Signal/Noise

Demonstration


Signal Processing

1:00 p.m. Introduction to the FFT

A/D converters, dynamic

range, FFT batch process,

buffer ll times, averagingand overlap.

2:00 p.m. Workshop II: FFT Basics

and Filters

2:30 p.m. FFT Topics

Aliasing, windows, resolution,

and demonstrations.

3:30 p.m. Workshop III:

Aliasing, Windows, andResolution

WEDNESDAY

8:30 a.m. FFT Accuracy

Side-lobe areas, accuracy

of rectangular, Hanning, and

at-top windows,window resolution, order

spectra, correction of

amplitude and frequency

from bin location.9:30 a.m. Workshop IV: Window

Function and Order

Spectra

11:00 a.m. Beats and Modulation

Time domain of digitized

signals, beats, AM and FM

modulation, suppressed

carrier signals and

enveloping, and case

histories.

1:00 p.m. Workshop V: Beats and

Modulation

2:30 p.m. Time Series Averaging

Frequency synthesizers,

averaging one signal and

noise, averaging two signals,

effect of synchronous timeaveraging on bearing defects

and modulation, digital

lters and the FFT as a brickwall lter, and case historiesof synchronous timer

averaging.

3:30 p.m. Workshop VI:

Time Series Averaging


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THURSDAY

8:30 a.m. Dual-Channel Basics

Test methods, transfer

functions, coherence,

mass/spring model, real and

imaginary displays, Nyquist

and Bod plots, basic mode

shapes, and operating

deection shapes.11:00 a.m. Workshop VII:

Dual-Channel Analysis

2:00 p.m. Damping Measurement and

Calculation

Half-power, real or

imaginary plots, slope of

phase shift, log decrement,

dB decay of waterfall data,

and demonstrations.

3:00 p.m. Workshop VIII:

Damping Measurement

FRIDAY

8:30 a.m. Modal Testing

Testing, analysis, natural

frequencies, damping, and

modes.

10:00 a.m. Structural Measurements

Vertical pumps, machine

supports, oors, phase leads,

turbine blades and fans,axial resonance on motors

with sleeve bearings.

11:00 a.m. Workshop IX: Modal

Testing




Examination

To register forAdvanced Vibration Analysis(AVA) training course please complete the reg-

istration form in this brochure, visit www.vibinst.orgor contact the Vibration Institute directly

at [email protected] or (630) 654-2254.



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All registered attendees in the Balancing of Rotating Machinery training course are

provided class notes, a workbook containing problems and exercises, a scientic cal-culator, and balancing tools. Registrants are welcome to bring their equipment for the

hands-on balancing exercises.

TUESDAY


Breakfast

8:00 a.m. Basic Aspects of Machine

Balancing

Purpose, mass unbalance

force and causes, rotor

classication, techniques,equipment, pre-balancing

checks, critical speeds, trialweight selection/placement,

and pitfalls.

10:30 a.m. Vibration Testing and

Analysis

Amplitude and phase

measurements, orbits,

Bod plots, polar plots,

casing and proximity probe

measurements, whirling,transient testing, and

vibration analysis.

1:00 p.m. Single-Plane Balancing

Techniques

Vector and four-run

methods, critical speeds,

modes, heavy spot

high-spot relationship,

balance sensitivity, phase

lag, trial weight selection,

weight splitting, criteria and

standards.

3:00 p.m. Workshop I:

Balancing Topics

Class exercises on basic

principles.

WEDNESDAY

8:00 a.m. Workshop II:

Single-Plane Balancing

Hands-on exercises using

a rotor kit, vector method,

single-plane balancing.

Registrants can bring an

instrument or use the

Institutes equipment.

10:30 a.m. Two-Plane BalancingTechniques

Inuence coefcient andstatic/couple methods,

calculator and graphical

methods, and one-shot

balancing-single plane.


Two-Plane Balancing

Vector methods, criticalspeeds, modes, heavy spot

high-spot relationship,

balance sensitivity, phase

lag, trial weight selection,

weight splitting, criteria,

and standards.


Two-Plane Balancing

Static-couple method, classexercises.

BALANCING of ROTATING MACHINERY (BRM)


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THURSDAY8:00 a.m. Workshop V:

Two-Plane Balancing

Class exercises.

10:30 a.m. Workshop VI:

Two-Plane Balancing

Coefcients

Class exercises.

1:00 p.m. Turbine/Generator

Balancing

Procedures, static/couple

method, inuence coefcientmethod, plane/sensor

selections, and strategy for

least runs.

3:00 p.m. Roll Balancing

Weight placement, critical

speeds, and bow effects.

FRIDAY8:00 a.m. Fan Balancing

Balancing techniques (single-and two-plane), overhung

fans, balance sensitivity,

critical speeds, and case

histories.

10:30 a.m. Shop Balancing Techniques

Sensor selection, plane

selection and procedures.

1:00 p.m. Balancing Case Histories

Balancing in the eld,procedures, strategies, and

pitfalls.


Course Content

(1.5 hours)

4:30 p.m. Review of TrainingExamination

To register forBalancing of Rotating Machinery (BRM) training course please complete

the registration form in this brochure, visit www.vibinst.orgor contact the Vibration Institute




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Participants in theAdvanced Vibration Control training course are provided class

notes, a workbook containing problems and exercises, and balancing tools. This course

provides preparation for solving vibration problems as well as partial preparation for

the certication examination for Vibration Analyst Category IV.

TUESDAY


Breakfast

8:00 a.m. Transient Vibrations

Damped and undamped

free vibrations, impact

testing, log decrement

calculation, and natural

frequency calculation.

10:00 a.m. Workshop I: Transient

Vibrations

1:00 p.m Forced Vibrations

Constant and unbalanced

forced response, damping

analysis, base motion

response, critical speeds,

modes, mass unbalanceresponse, rotor bow,

gyroscopic effects, torque

effects, support and rotor

stiffness asymmetry, cracked

rotor, oil whirl/whip,

hysteresis,

and trapped uid.

3:00 p.m. Workshop II: Forced

Vibrations

WEDNESDAY

8:00 a.m. Vibration Control

Methods

Isolation, tuning, damping,

isolator selection, dynamic

absorber design, and case

histories.

10:00 a.m. Workshop III:

Vibration Control

1:00 p.m. Understanding Journal

Bearings

Advantages, lubrication

basics, materials, design,

and types.


Journal Bearings

ADVANCED VIBRATION CONTROL (AVC)Isolation, Damping, and Balancing Techniques


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THURSDAY

8:00 a.m. A Machinery Users Guide

to Practical Lateral Rotor

Dynamics

Simple models, modal mass,

mode shapes, critical speed

map, geometry effects,

unbalance response, and

stability analysis.11:00 a.m. Field and Shop Balancing

Techniques

Techniques, strategy,

transient testing, inuencecoefcient and static/couplemethods, shop balancing,

and balancing limits.

1:00 p.m. Workshop V:

Balancing Exercises

Participants are welcome to

bring their data collectors or

use equipment provided

by the Institute.

FRIDAY

8:00 a.m. Rotor Dynamics: A Tool for

Solving Vibration Problems

Basic case-bearing clearance,

load-bearing unbalance

response and stability.

10:00 a.m. Case Histories:

Rotor Dynamics

11:00 a.m. Workshop VI

1:00 p.m. Review




Examination

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Participants in the Rotor Dynamics and Balancing training course are provided class

notes, a workbook containing problems and exercises, and balancing tools. This course

provides preparation for solving vibration problems as well as partial preparation for the

certication examination for Vibration Analyst Category IV.

TUESDAY


Breakfast

8:00 a.m. Introduction to Rotor

Dynamics

Rotor types, natural

frequencies, modes, critical

speeds, mass unbalance

response, whirling, rotorbow, gyroscopic effects,

torque, support stiffness

asymmetry, rotor stiffness

asymmetry, cracked rotor,

instabilities, oil whirl/whip,

and aerodynamic cross

coupling.


Rotor Dynamics

1:00 p.m. Rotor-Dynamic

Measurement/Analysis

Test techniques, data

acquisition, Bod plots,

polar plots, and lag angle

estimation.

3:00 p.m. Rotor/Bearing Instabilities

Bearing and rotormechanisms, parametric

instability, and case histories.

WEDNESDAY

8:00 a.m. Rotor/Bearing Modeling

Modeling techniques,

discrete mass/stiffness

models, distributed

parameter models, rolling

element and uid-lmbearing stiffness and

damping, mass allocation,computer program

interface, and examples.

10:30 a.m. Workshop II:

Modeling Lab

1:00 p.m. Simple Engineering

Calculations

Stiffness, mass, inuencecoefcients, naturalfrequency formulas, and

examples.


Natural Frequency and

Unbalance Response

ROTOR DYNAMICS AND BALANCING (RDB)Modeling, Measurement, and Correction


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THURSDAY

8:00 a.m. Computer Calculation

Techniques

Application of models to

computer programs, forces,

and damping.

10:00 a.m. Workshop IV:

Modeling and Computation

11:00 a.m. Rotor-Dynamic Model

Validation

Transient tests, two-channel

tests, and applications.

1:00 p.m. Two-Plane Balancing

Techniques

Vector methods, trial

weight selection, inuence

coefcient and static/couplemethods, balancecoefcients, one-shotmethod.

3:00 p.m. Workshop V:

Field Balancing Application

Hands-on balancing using a

rotor kit.

FRIDAY

8:00 a.m. Workshop VI:

Balancing Exercises

11:00 a.m. Turbine Generator

Balancing

Static/couple method, trial

weights, balancing strategy,

and case histories.

2:00 p.m. Training Examinationon

Course Content

(2 hours)


Examination

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CORRESPONDENCE COURSESTraining through self-study is also provided by the Vibration Institute for the following

subjects:

Introduction to Machinery Vibrations

Basic Machinery Vibrations

Machinery Vibration Analysis

Rotor Dynamics and Balancing

Advanced Vibration Analysis

Advanced Vibration Control

For each course, the participant is provided study notes, workbook, and study guide.

The textbook covers the principles, procedures, example problems, and case histories

in machinery vibration analysis, rotor dynamics and balancing, and advanced vibration

control.

The workbook contains practical industrial problems and exercises designed to provide

the par ticipant training in basic principles of the subject as well as some experience in

solving problems.

The study guide is divided into lessons that lead the participant through the material in

an organized manner. Each lesson contains a reading assignment in the textbook that is

followed by assigned problems in the workbook.

The participant is expected to return the workbook to the Institute at periodic intervals

for review and help with challenging problems. Contact the Institute by e-mail or phone

for assistance and clarication of technical concepts.

Upon completion of a correspondence course the participant receives a Certicate ofCompletion including CEUs.

Correspondence courses also provide training points toward re-certication as a

Vibration Analyst. In addition, they satisfy necessary prerequisites for scheduled VibrationInstitute training courses. For additional details please contact at the Institute (630) 654-2254 ore-mail at [email protected].


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SPEAKERSSpeakers for Vibration Institute courses have played an important role in the develop-

ment and application of vibration technology and have the ability to communicate their

knowledge to others. Our speakers draw on their extensive industrial experience for

case histories and examples to illustrate measurement and computational techniques. All

are cer tied by the Vibration Institute as Category IV Vibration Analyst.

NELSON L. BAXTER is President of ABM Technical Services, Inc.

and co-founder of Machinery Health Monitoring and Electro-

mechanical Diagnostic Services. His 25 years of experience inthe utilities industry include trouble-shooting rotating equipment,

structural testing, and balancing. Baxter holds an M.S. in Nuclear

Engineering from Purdue University. He is a member of the

Institutes Board of Directors and ASME.

WILLIAM BRANCA is Technical Director of Renewable Energy

Systems. He was previously Director of Engineering for TECO-

Westinghouse Motor Company. Branca has more than 20 yearsof experience in the vibration analysis of rotating equipment. He

holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Clarkson University

and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of

Buffalo. He is a registered professional Engineer in the state of

Texas and a member of ASME.

KEVIN R. GUY is President of Delaware Analysis Services, Inc.

He was a Senior Production Engineer at the Gibson Generating

Plant, PSI, where he was supervisor of the predictive maintenancedepartment. Guy has more than 25 years of experience invibration analysis. He holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering

Technology from Purdue University. Guy is a member of the


RAY KELM is owner of Kelm Engineering in Danbury, Texas.

The company specializes in numerical modeling and eld testing

of dynamic systems including rotating, reciprocating, and staticmachines. He has 25 years of experience in the petrochemicalindustry and consulting. Kelm holds a B.S. in Mechanical

Engineering from Texas A&M University and an M.S. in Mechanical

and Aerospace Engineering from the University of Virginia. He

is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas and a

member of the Institutes Board of Directors.


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MALCOLM E. LEADER is owner of Applied MachineryDynamics. He has more than 30 years of experience in modal

testing, vibration control, and analyzing problems in rotating

equipment. Leader holds an M.S in Mechanical Engineering

from the University of Virginia. He was a Senior Engineer in the

Central Engineering Division at Monsanto. Leader is a Registered

Professional Engineer in the State of Texas and a member of the


JACK D. PETERS is a Regional Manager for Connection

Technology Center, Inc. (CTC). His responsibilities include Asia,Pacic Rim, Canada, and South Africa. Peters has more than 25years of experience in analyzing vibration problems, including

those of process manufacturing machines for photographic lmsand papers. He holds an AOS degree from Alfred Agricultural &

Technical College and an AAS degree from Monroe Community

College.

DAVID B. SZROM is President of Mechanical Consultants,

Inc. A graduate of Purdue University, he has more than 25 yearsof experience in manufacturing, maintenance and engineering. He

has developed vibration analysis techniques. He has developed

vibration analysis techniques and procedures for assessment of

machine condition and for fault diagnosis. Mr. Szrom is a member

of the Institutes Board of Directors.


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HOTELS

Attendees are responsible to make their own hotel reservation. The Institute reserves

blocks of rooms at the hotels in which Introduction to Machinery Vibrations (IMV), BasicMachinery Vibrations (BMV), Machinery Vibration Analysis (MVA), Balancing of Rotat-

ing Machinery (BRM), Advanced Vibration Control (AVC), and Rotor Dynamics andBalancing (RDB) courses are scheduled. These rooms are held for the Institute until onemonth before a course begins. If you need accommodations, please contact the hotel

directly and inform them that you are attending an Institute-sponsored course to receive

the special room rate. The only exception to this policy are courses scheduled for

Graves Mountain Lodge in April and September. You must make your room/board

reservation directly with the Institute and pay in advance or guarantee payment with

a credit card. Directions to the Lodge are sent to registrants.

FIESTA RESORT CONFERENCE CENTER2100 South Priest DriveTempe, AZ 85282480.967.1441; fax: 480.967.0224Rate: $145February 15-18, 2011Course(s): BMV, MVA

HOLIDAY INN7800 South Kingery HighwayWillowbrook, IL 60527630.325.6400; fax: 630.325.2362Rates: $89s/$99dJuly 26-29, 2011Course(s): BMV, MVA, AVC

GRAVES MOUNTAIN LODGERoute 670Syria, VA 22743

Rates: contact the InstituteApril 12-15, 2011Course(s): IMV, AVASeptember 27-30, 2011Course(s): BMV, RDB

HOLIDAY INN HOTEL &SUITES/BOSTON PEABODYOne Newberry Street

Peabody, MA 01960978.535.4600; fax: 978.535.8238Rate: $109Aug. 30-Sept. 2, 2011Course(s): IMV, BRM

HILTON GARDEN INN HOUSTONWESTBELT6855 W. Sam Houston Parkway S.Houston, TX 77072713.270.6100; fax: 713.270.6128Rate: $129 s/dMay 17-20, 2011Course(s): BMV, MVA

THE WILLIAM TELL INN6201 Joliet RoadCountryside, IL 60525708.354.4200 x 570fax: 708.354.1802Rate: $92 s/dNovember 15-18, 2011Course(s): IMV, MVA

THE MENGER HOTEL204 Alamo PlazaSan Antonio, TX 78205210.223.4361June 21-24, 2011Course: IMV(in conjunction with the 2011 NTTSymposium)

HOLIDAY INN SAN FRANCISCOCivic Center50 Eighth StreetSan Francisco, CA 94103877.252.1169Rate: $100December 13-16, 2011Course(s): BMV, MVA

AIRLINE TRAVEL

The Vibration Institute is not responsible for the purchase of non-refundable air line tickets

or the cancellation/charge fees associated with canceling a ight. Please conrm that thecourse will be held before purchasing airline tickets. The Vibration Institute retains the

right to cancel a course until three weeks before the rst day of the scheduled class.


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REGISTRATION

The registration fee covers the cost of all sessions, demonstrations, luncheons, breaks,

and course notes/materials. Please register with the Institute in advance of your course

by using the registration form in this brochure or via the Institutes Website. Participantswill receive conrmation of registration by e-mail. Make checks payable to the VibrationInstitute.

Cancellation of a course registration will be honored, less a $75 adminstrative fee, pro-vided written notication is received by the Institute ofce via mail or e-mail no laterthan eight calendar days before the rst day of each training course. A $200 adminis-trative fee will be charged for cancellations received after that date. Please contact the

Vibration Institute staff directly regarding discounts for multiple registrations from the

same organization.

INTRODUCTION to MACHINERY VIBRATIONS (IMV)April 12-15 Graves Mountain Lodge, Syria, VAJune 21-24 The Menger Hotel, San Antonio, TXAug. 30-Sept.2 Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Peabody, MA

November 15-18 The William Tell Inn, Countryside, IL

BASIC MACHINERY VIBRATIONS (BMV)February 15-18 Fiesta Resor t Conference Center, Tempe, AZMay 17-20 Hilton Garden Inn Houston Westbelt, TXJuly 26-29 Holiday Inn, Willowbrook, ILSeptember 27-30 Graves Mountain Lodge, Syria, VADecember 13-16 Holiday Inn San Francisco Civic Center, CA

BALANCING of ROTATING MACHINERY (BRM)

Aug. 30-Sept.2 Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Peabody, MA

MACHINERY VIBRATION ANALYSIS (MVA)February 15-18 Fiesta Resor t Conference Center, Tempe, AZMay 17-20 Hilton Garden Inn Houston Westbelt, TXJuly 26-29 Holiday Inn, Willowbrook, ILNovember 15-18 The William Tell Inn, Countryside, ILDecember 13-16 Holiday Inn San Francisco Civic Center, CA

ADVANCED VIBRATION ANALYSIS (AVA)

April 12-15 Graves Mountain Lodge, Syria, VA

ADVANCED VIBRATION CONTROL (AVC)July 26-29 Holiday Inn, Willowbrook, IL

ROTOR DYNAMICS & BALANCING (RDB)September 27-30 Graves Mountain Lodge, Syria, VA

2011 SHORT COURSES SCHEDULE


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Name:

Title/Position:

Company:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Phone: Fax:

E-mail:

2011 Vibration Institute Training Course you are attending (check all that apply):

INTRODUCTION to MACHINERY VIBRATIONS (IMV) Registration Fee $975 Syria, VA, April 12-15 Peabody, MA, Aug. 30-Sept. 2 San Antonio, TX, June 21-24 Countryside, IL, November 15-18

BASIC MACHINERY VIBRATIONS (BMV) Registration Fee $ 1,150 Tempe, AZ, February 15-18 Syria, VA, September 27-30 Houston, TX, May 17-20 San Francisco, CA, December, 13-16

Willowbrook, IL, July 26-29

BALANCING of ROTATING MACHINERY (BRM) Registration Fee $1,350 Peabody, MA, Aug, 30-Sept. 2

MACHINERY VIBRATION ANALYSIS (MVA) Registration Fee $1,350 Tempe, AZ, Februar y 15-18 Countryside, IL, November 15-18 Houston, TX, May 17-20 San Francisco, CA, December 13-16 Willowbrook, IL, July 26-29

ADVANCED VIBRATION ANALYSIS (AVA) Registration Fee $1,450

Syria, VA, April 12-15

ADVANCED VIBRATION CONTROL (AVC) Registration Fee $1,450 Willowbrook, IL, July 26-29

ROTOR DYNAMICS & BALANCING (RDB) Registration Fee $1,450 Syria, VA., September 27-30

CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION $250/Annual Fee, $75 U.S./$120 Foreign Vibration Analyst Category I Vibration Analyst Category III Vibration Analyst Category II Vibration Analyst Category IV

METHOD of PAYMENT Check enclosed Credit card: telephone or Website Only Purchase order #: ______________ Invoice (U.S. and Canada only)

Mail or fax this form to the Institute or register at www.vibinst.orgVibration Institute

6262 South Kingery Highway, Suite 212Willowbrook, IL 60527Telephone: 630.654.2254; Fax: 630.654.2271 E-mail: [email protected]

2011 Training Course

REGISTRATION FORM


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VIBRATION INSTITUTE6262 South Kingery Highway, Suite 212

Willowbrook, Illinois 60527

Telephone: 630.654.2254

Fax: 630.654.2271

www.vibinst.org

TRAINING

COURSE SITES

for 2011

Tempe, Arizona

Syria, Virginia

Houston, Texas

Willowbrook, Illinois

San Antonio, Texas

Countryside, Illinois

Documents

2011 Training Schedule VI