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Introduction to Machinery VibrationsBasic Machinery VibrationsMachinery Vibration AnalysisBalancing of Rotating MachineryAvanced Vibration AnalysisAdvanced Vibration ControlPractical Rotor Dynamics and Modeling

Vibration Institute Training Courses provide unique opportunities to study vibration principles in a way that goes beyond the textbook and provides real-world applications. In addition to understanding theories and techniques our courses:

• provideprocedurestoaddtoyourpracticalknowledgeofmachines;

• offercasestudiestohelpanalyzevarioustypesofequipment;

• include demonstrations and workshops that illustrate methods to solvevibrationproblems;

• havebeendevelopedusingthebodyofknowledgecompliantwithISO18436-2VibrationConditionMonitoringandDiagnostics;and

• followISO18436-3RequirementsforTrainingBodiesandtheTrainingProcesswhich defines the requirements for bodies operating training programs inthe non-intrusive machine condition monitoring, diagnostic and correctiontechnologies.

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Practical Applications. Expert Knowledge. Real-World Solutions.

Which course is best for you?ISO18436-2recommendedvibrationanalystexperienceforexameligibilityandcoursesrecommendedaspartialpreparationforcertificationexams.***

Vibration Analyst Category

ISO 18436-2 Recommended Experience for Exam Eligibility

IMV BMV BRM MVA AVC RDM AVA

Category I ≥ 6 months 1

Category II ≥ 18 months 2

Category III ≥ 3 years 3 4

Category IV ≥ 5 years 5 6 7

* A candidate is not required to take Vibration Institute courses to sit for a certification exam, however we recommend taking equivalent 18436-3 compliant classes.

** The numbers show the recommended order to take VI courses.

TheVibrationInstituteTrainingCoursesofferthehigheststandardsofknowledgeand competence among professionals in the vibration field today. All Institutecoursesare taughtbyCategory IVVibrationAnalystswhohaveextensivefieldandindustryexperience,andaretheleadingexpertsintheindustry.

COURSE MATERIALS – NEW!Eachregisteredattendeewillreceiveanotebookwithcoursepowerpoints,classnotes,workbook, and trainingmaterials specific to their class for eachVibrationInstitute training course. Thesematerials are intended to stimulate and assist inthelearningprocessaswellasprovideapermanentreferenceofinformationinthepracticeofmachineryvibrationanalysis,balancing,andalignment.

TRAINING EXAMINATIONSInaccordancewithISO18436-3theVibrationInstituteoffersatrainingexaminationonthecoursecontentonthefinalafternoonoftheclass.Theseexaminationsaredesigned to help you assess your knowledge and understanding of the coursematerialsandtraining.

EachparticipantisgivenascoreandaperformanceevaluationstudyguideformonthetrainingexaminationimmediatelyafteritisadministeredonFridayafternooninadditiontoaclassreviewofthetrainingexam.Thisinformationisintendedtoserveasanindicatorofyourtechnicalstrengthsandareaofimprovement.

CORPORATE COURSESAllofthecourseslistedinthisbrochurecanbeconductedatyourorganizationbyoneofourexpertVibrationInstituteinstructors.Thecoursecanbecustomizedtoyour needs and interestswith course fees based on preparation and instructiontime,courselength,coursematerials,andtravelexpenses.

Thereisnolimittothenumberofindividualswhocanattendacorporatecourse.IfyouwouldlikeadditionalinformationonaVibrationInstitutetrainingcourse,pleasecontacttheInstitutedirectlyat(630)654-2254.

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITSTheVibrationInstituteawardsContinuingEducationUnits(CEUs)toregistrantsatanyInstitutetrainingcourse.OneCEUrepresentstenhoursofclassroomtimeandisnotamarkofachievement.

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This course prepares attendees to perform a range of simple, single channelmachinery vibration condition monitoring and diagnostic activities, isrecommendedfor individualsasan introduction tomachineryvibrationsand ispartialpreparationfortheVibrationAnalystCategoryICertificationExam.Theworkshopsanddemonstrations,scheduled throughout the trainingcourse,areusedtoillustratetheoryandapplications.

AllregisteredattendeesintheIntroductiontoMachineryVibrationstrainingcoursewillreceivethefollowing:• Coursepowerpointsincolor• Classnotes• Workbook containing examples, workshop problems and the Body of

KnowledgefoundinISO18436-2AnnexA• Trainingcourseexaminationstudyguide• Calculatorandaruler• Certificateofcompletion

It is recommended that attendees review the Body of Knowledge found in ISO 18436-2 Annex A prior to the training course which can be found at www.vi-institute.org under Certification.

TRAINING COURSE CONTENT INCLUDES:

Vibration: Sources, Uses, EffectsBackground, definitions, sources, effects, uses, predictive maintenance,measurementconcepts,equipment.

Workshop I: Vibration Demonstrations and Workshop Questions

Introduction to Machinery Vibrations IPhysics, units, properties, measurement conventions, motions, amplitude,frequencies,time,frequency,andorbitaldomains.

Workshop II: Definitions, Terminology, Measurements, Demonstrations

Introduction to Machinery Vibrations IIMeasures,conversions,analysis,excitation,naturalfrequencies,resonance,andcriticalspeeds.

Workshop III: Measure Analysis, Natural Frequencies, and Demonstrations

Introduction to Data CollectionPhysical observations, sensors, frequency spans,measures, triggering, sensormountingandlocation,instruments.

Introduction To Machinery Vibrations (IMV)

Introduction To Machinery Vibrations (IMV) Continued …

Workshop IV: Data Collection Demonstration and Workbook Questions.

Introduction to Machine KnowledgeFaultsources,frequencies,designandfunctionofmachines.

Introduction to Vibration TestingPeriodic and permanent monitoring, machine analysis (fault and condition),acceptancetesting.

Workshop V: Vibration Testing

Introduction to Spectrum AnalysisFrequencyidentificationandmatchingandprocedures.

Workshop VI: Spectrum Analysis and Demonstrations

Introduction to Common Machine FaultsMassunbalance,misalignment,looseness,bearingdefects,andelectricaldefects.

Workshop VII: Fault Analysis

Introduction to Vibration SeverityCriteria,procedures,chartsonhousings,shafts,andbearings.

Workshop VIII: Vibration Severity

Course Review

Training Examination on Course Content (One hour)

Training Examination Review

Toregisterforthe Introduction to Machinery Vibrations (IMV) trainingcoursepleasecompletetheregistrationforminthisbrochure,visitwww.vi-institute.orgorcontacttheVibrationInstitutedirectlyat(630)654-2254.Uponreceiptofyourregistrationyouwillreceiveaconfirmationletterwithadditionalinformationanddetailsforyourspecifictrainingcourse.

Forthemostup-to-dateinformationpleasevisitwww.vi-institute.organdclickonProfessionalDevelopment.

Introduction To Machinery Vibrations (IMV) Continued …

Thiscoursepreparesattendeestoperformbasicvibrationanalysisonindustrialmachineryusingsingle-channelmeasurements,withorwithout trigger signals,according to established and recognized procedures. It covers basics ofsensors,databaseanddatacollectorsetup,datacollection,signalprocessing,fault analysis, and basics of single plane balancing. It is partial preparationfor the Vibration Analyst Category II Certification Exam. The workshops anddemonstrations,scheduledthroughoutthetrainingcourse,areusedtoillustratetheoryandapplications.

All registered attendees in the BasicMachinery Vibrations training coursewillreceivethefollowing:• Coursepowerpointsincolor• BasicMachineryVibrationstextbook• Workbook containing examples, workshop problems and the Body of

KnowledgefoundinISO18436-2AnnexA• Trainingcourseexaminationstudyguide• Calculatorandaruler• Certificateofcompletion

It is recommended that attendees review the Body of Knowledge found in ISO 18436-2 Annex A prior to the training course which can be found at www.vi-institute.org under Certification.

TRAINING COURSE CONTENT INCLUDES:

Basic Machinery Vibrations IPeriod,frequency,amplitude,phase,measures,andconversions.

Basic Machinery Vibrations IIAnalysis, units, natural frequencies, forcing frequencies, resonance, criticalspeeds,anddamping.

Workshop I: Machinery VibrationsPeriod,frequencyandamplitude.

Workshop II: Basic Vibrations

Basic Data Collector Setup IMeasureselection,frequencyspans,time,frequency,andorbitaldisplays.

TransducersProximity probes, accelerometers, optical pickups, selection, location andmounting.

Workshop III: Data Acquisition

Basic Machinery Vibrations (BMV)

Basic Machinery Vibrations (BMV) Continued …

Basic Data Collector Setup IIData sampling, triggering, window selection, resolution, dynamic range, andaveraging.

Basic Analysis TechniquesOrders,spectrumanalysis–directfrequency,sidebands.

Workshop IV: Data Processing

Analysis of Operating Speed FaultsOrders,massunbalance,misalignment, looseness,distortion, rubs, resonance,bearingwear,andcasehistories.

Gear and Bearing AnalysisMeasurementmethods,frequencies,analysistechniques,andcasehistories.

Motors, Fans, and PumpsBasics,frequencies,techniques,andanalysis.

Workshop V: Fault Analysis

Evaluation of Machine ConditionMeasures,procedures,severitycharts,andalarmsettings.

Workshop VI: Condition Evaluation

Machine TestingTestplans,impacttesting,andacceptancetesting.

Periodic MonitoringScreening,alarmsetup,frequencyofmeasurement,trending,andreports.

BalancingFundamentalaspectsofsingle-planebalancing.

Workshop VII: Machine Analysis

Course Review

Training Examination on Course Content (1.5 hours)

Training Examination Review

To register for the Basic Machinery Vibrations (IMV) training course pleasecomplete the registration form in this brochure, visit www.vi-institute.org orcontact theVibration Institutedirectlyat (630)654-2254. Uponreceiptofyourregistrationyouwillreceiveaconfirmationletterwithadditionalinformationanddetailsforyourspecifictrainingcourse.

Forthemostup-to-dateinformationpleasevisitwww.vi-institute.org andclickonProfessionalDevelopment.

Thiscoursecoverssingleandtwo-planebalancingtechniquesforbothrigidandflexible rotors. It includes both field balancing and shop (balancing machine)balancing. Topics such as pre-balance checks, influence coefficients, balancequalityandtolerances,residualunbalancetestingandcasehistoriesareincluded.ItispartialpreparationfortheVibrationAnalystCategoryIIIandIVCertificationExams.

All registeredattendees intheBalancingofRotatingMachinerytrainingcoursewillreceivethefollowing:• Coursepowerpointsincolor• Classnotes• Workbook containing examples, workshop problems and the Body of

KnowledgefoundinISO18436-2AnnexA• Trainingcourseexaminationstudyguide• Scientificcalculator,rulerandbalancingtools.• Certificateofcompletion

It is recommended that attendees review the Body of Knowledge prior to the training course which can be found at www.vi-institute.org under Certification.

TRAINING COURSE CONTENT INCLUDES:

Basic Aspects of Machine BalancingPurpose, mass unbalance force and causes, rotor classification, techniques,equipment, pre-balancing checks, critical speeds, trial weight selection/placement,andpitfalls.

Single-Plane Balancing TechniquesVector and four-run methods, critical speeds, modes, heavy spot high-spotrelationship,balancesensitivity,phaselag,trialweightselection,weightsplitting,criteriaandstandards.

Workshop I: Balancing TopicsClassexercisesonbasicprinciples.

Workshop II: Single-Plane BalancingHands-on exercises using a rotor kit, vector method, single-plane balancing;registrantscanbringaninstrumentorusetheInstitute’sequipment.

Workshop III: Single-Plane BalancingVector and four-run methods, critical speeds, modes, heavy spot high-spotrelationship,balancesensitivity,phaselag,trialweightselection,weightsplitting,criteria,andstandards.

Balancing of Rotating Machinery (BRM)

Two-Plane Balancing TechniquesInfluence coefficient and static/couple methods, calculator and graphicalmethods,one-shotbalancing-singleplane.

Workshop IV: Two-Plane BalancingStatic-couplemethod,classexercises.

Workshop V: Two-Plane BalancingClassexercises.

Workshop VI: Two-Plane Balancing CoefficientsClassexercises.

Turbine/Generator BalancingProcedures, static/couple method, influence coefficient method, plane/sensorselections,strategyforleastruns.

Roll BalancingWeightplacement,criticalspeeds,boweffects.

Fan BalancingBalancingtechniques(single-andtwo-plane),overhungfans,balancesensitivity,criticalspeeds,casehistories.

Shop Balancing TechniquesBalancemachineproceduresandcalibration.

Balancing Case HistoriesBalancinginthefield,procedures,strategies,andpitfalls.

Course Review

Training Examination on Course Content (1.5 hours)

Training Examination Review

To register for the Balancing of Rotating Machinery (BRM) training coursepleasecompletetheregistrationforminthisbrochure,visitwww.vi-institute.org orcontacttheVibrationInstitutedirectlyat(630)654-2254.Uponreceiptofyourregistrationyouwillreceiveaconfirmationletterwithadditionalinformationanddetailsforyourspecifictrainingcourse.

Forthemostup-to-dateinformationpleasevisitwww.vi-institute.organdclickonProfessionalDevelopment.

Balancing of Rotating Machinery (BRM) Continued …

Thiscourseprovidesmorein-depthdiscussionsofsinglechanneltimewaveform,FFT,andphaseanalysistechniquesfortheevaluationofindustrialmachinery.Itincludesacceptancetesting,machineseverityassessment,useofdemodulationand HFE techniques, basic rotor dynamics, basic ODS, and single planebalancing.ThiscourseispartialpreparationfortheVibrationAnalystCategoryIIICertificationExam.Theworkshopsanddemonstrations,scheduled throughoutthetrainingcourse,areusedtoillustratetheoryandapplications.

All registeredattendees in theMachineryVibrationAnalysis trainingcoursewillreceivethefollowing:• Coursepowerpointsincolor• Two-volume text, Machinery Vibration Analysis: Diagnostics, Condition

Evaluation,andCorrection• Workbook containing examples, workshop problems and the Body of

KnowledgefoundinISO18436-2AnnexA• Trainingcourseexaminationstudyguide• Certificateofcompletion

It is recommended that attendees review the Body of Knowledge found in ISO 18436-2 Annex A prior to the training course which can be found at www.vi-institute.org under Certification.

TRAINING COURSE CONTENT INCLUDES:

Time and Frequency Analysis Display, use, and analysis of time domain, FFT analysis,modulation, clipping,pulsation,beats,sidebands,spectrumshape,synchronousandnonsynchronoussignals,andcasehistories.

Phase and Orbit AnalysisPhasemeasurementandanalysis,orbitevaluation,looprules,orbitanalysis,casehistories.

Workshop I: Machinery Vibration Analysis Techniques

Resonance and Critical Speed TestingInterference diagrams, analyzer setup for impact and transient tests, testprocedures,Bodé/polarplotevaluation,casehistories.

Machine Condition EvaluationCriteria, levels, maintenance actions, standards, evaluation of overall band,spectral,orbital,andtimewaveform,settingalarms,andexamples.

Basic Vibration ControlIsolation,damping,resonanceelimination,concepts,hardware,foundations,andpedestals.

Machinery Vibration Analysis (MVA)

Field Balancing TechniquesSingle-plane,trialweightsizeandlocation,balancesensitivity,andphaselag.

Workshop II: Balancing Exercises

Workshop III: Vibration Control and Correction

Condition MonitoringObjectives, program development, permanent and periodic monitoring, andalternativetechniques.

Rolling Element Bearing AnalysisAnalytic techniques, identification of defects on balls/cages/races, corrosion,fatigue,excessiveclearance,lackoflubrication,demodulationmethods,conditionevaluation.

Operating Speed DiagnosticsUnbalance, sub-synchronous instability, coupling problems, misalignment, oilwhirl/whip,mechanicallooseness,rubs,rotorbow,resonance,fluid-filmbearings,andconditionevaluation.

Pumps, Fans, Blowers, and CompressorsPump impeller/casing/piping vibrations, natural frequencies, clearances, re-circulation,cavitation,performancecurves,impellers,casings,shafts,foundations,isolatedbases,piping,ducting,structural/acousticresonance.

Workshop IV: Machine Analysis

Motor and Generator DiagnosticsMechanisms, vibration/current measurements, stator/rotor faults, shorted endrings,brokenrotorbars,air-gapvariation,andvariable-speedmotors.

Gears and GearboxesMeasurementandanalysis,gearmesh,cracked/broken/chippedteeth,gearboxevaluation.

Workshop V: Fault and Condition Exercises

Machinery Vibration Analysis (MVA) Continued …

Course Review

Training Examination on Course Content (2 hours)

Training Examination Review

To register for Machinery Vibrations Analysis (MVA) training course pleasecomplete the registration form in this brochure, visit www.vi-institute.org orcontact theVibration Institutedirectly at (630) 654-2254.Upon receiptof yourregistrationyouwillreceiveaconfirmationletterwithadditionalinformationanddetailsforyourspecifictrainingcourse.

Forthemostup-to-dateinformationpleasevisit www.vi-institute.organdclickonProfessionalDevelopment.

Thiscourseistargetedtosolvingcomplexvibrationproblemsinvolvingtransientand forced vibrations; resonance, isolation and damping; and field and shopbalancing.ItispartialpreparationfortheVibrationAnalystCategoryIVCertificationExam. Theworkshopsanddemonstrations,scheduledthroughout the trainingcourse,areusedtoillustratetheoryandapplications.

All registered attendees in the Advanced VibrationControl training coursewillreceivethefollowing:• Coursepowerpointsincolor• Classnotes• Workbook containing examples, workshop problems and the Body of

KnowledgefoundinISO18436-2AnnexA• Trainingcourseexaminationstudyguide• BalancingTools• Certificateofcompletion

It is recommended that attendees review the Body of Knowledge found in ISO 18436-2 Annex A prior to the training course which can be found at www.vi-institute.org under Certification.

TRAINING COURSE CONTENT INCLUDES:

Transient VibrationsDampedandundampedfreevibrations,impacttesting,logdecrementcalculation,andnaturalfrequencycalculation.

Workshop I: Transient Vibrations

Forced VibrationsConstant and unbalanced forced response, damping analysis, base motionresponse, critical speeds, modes, mass unbalance response, rotor bow,gyroscopiceffects,torqueeffects,supportandrotorstiffnessasymmetry,crackedrotor,oilwhirl/whip,hysteresis,andtrappedfluid.

Workshop II: Forced Vibrations

Vibration Control MethodsIsolation,tuning,damping,isolatorselection,dynamicabsorberdesign,andcasehistories.

Workshop III: Vibration Control

Journal BearingsAdvantages,lubricationbasics,materials,design,andtypes.

Advanced Vibration Control (AVC)

Workshop IV: Journal Bearings

Introduction to Practical Lateral Rotor DynamicsSimplemodels,modalmass,modeshapes,criticalspeedmap,geometryeffects,unbalanceresponse,andstabilityanalysis.

Field and Shop Balancing TechniquesTechniques, strategy, transient testing, influence coefficient and static/couplemethods,shopbalancing,andbalancinglimits.

Workshop V: Balancing Exercises

ParticipantsarewelcometobringtheirdatacollectorsoruseequipmentprovidedbytheInstitute.

Torsional Vibration

Course Review

Training Examination on Course Content (2 hours)

Training Examination Review

ToregisterforAdvanced Vibration Control (AVC)trainingcoursepleasecompletethe registration form in thisbrochure, visit www.vi-institute.orgorcontact theVibrationInstitutedirectlyat(630)654-2254.Uponreceiptofyourregistrationyouwillreceiveaconfirmationletterwithadditional informationanddetailsforyourspecifictrainingcourse.

Forthemostup-to-dateinformationpleasevisitwww.vi-institute.organdclickonProfessionalDevelopment.

Thiscourseteachesbothpracticaldiagnosticandtheoreticalmodelingofrotatingsystemsusing journaland rollingelementbearings. It ispartialpreparation forthe Vibration Analyst Category IV Certification Exam. The workshops anddemonstrations,scheduledthroughoutthetrainingcourse,areusedtoillustratetheoryandapplications.

AllregisteredattendeesintheRotorDynamicsandModelingtrainingcourseneedtobringalaptoptothecourseandwillreceivethefollowing:• Coursepowerpointsincolor• Classnotes• Workbook containing examples, workshop problems and the Body of

KnowledgefoundinISO18436-2AnnexA• RotorDynamicsandModelingprogram• Trainingcourseexaminationstudyguide• Certificateofcompletion

It is recommended that attendees review the Body of Knowledge found in ISO 18436-2 Annex A prior to the training course which can be found at www.vi-institute.org under Certification.

TRAINING COURSE CONTENT INCLUDES:

Introduction to Rotor DynamicsRotor types, natural frequencies, modes, critical speeds, mass unbalanceresponse, whirling, rotor bow, gyroscopic effects, torque, support stiffnessasymmetry,rotorstiffnessasymmetry,crackedrotor, instabilities,oilwhirl/whip,aerodynamiccrosscoupling.

Balancing Review

Transient and Forced Vibrations

Workshop I: Rotor Dynamics

Workshop II: Journal BearingsLubricationbasics,bearingdynamicsanddesign.

Rotor/Bearing InstabilitiesOilwhirl/oilwhip,aerodynamiccross-coupling,hysteresis, rubsandparametricinstability.

Rotor/Bearing ModelingModeling techniques, discrete mass/stiffness models, distributed parametermodels, rolling element and fluid-film bearing stiffness and damping, massallocation,computerprograminterface,andexamples.

Practical Rotor Dynamics and Modeling (RDM)

Workshop III: Modeling Lab

Simple Engineering CalculationsStiffness,mass,influencecoefficients,naturalfrequencyformulas,andexamples.

Workshop IV: Natural Frequency and Unbalance Response

Computer Calculation TechniquesApplicationofmodelstocomputerprograms,forces,anddamping.

Workshop V: Modeling and Computation

Rotor-Dynamic Model ValidationTransienttests,two-channeltests,andapplications.

Course Review

Training Examination on Course Content (2 hours)

Training Examination Review

ToregisterforPracticalRotor Dynamics and Modeling (RDM)trainingcoursepleasecompletetheregistrationforminthisbrochure,visitwww.vi-institute.orgorcontacttheVibrationInstitutedirectlyat(630)654-2254.Uponreceiptofyourregistrationyouwillreceiveaconfirmationletterwithadditionalinformationanddetailsforyourspecifictrainingcourse.

Forthemostup-to-dateinformationpleasevisitwww.vi-institute.organdclickonProfessionalDevelopment.

Thiscourseteachesawidearrayofadvancedvibrationanalysistechniquessuchastwo-channelanalysis,advancedsignalprocessing,orbits,naturalfrequencies,modalanalysis, isolation, and damping. It is partial preparation for the VibrationAnalystCategory IV Certification Exam. The workshops and demonstrations, scheduledthroughoutthetrainingcourse,areusedtoillustratetheoryandapplications.

All registeredattendees in theAdvancedVibrationAnalysis trainingcoursewillreceivethefollowing:• Coursepowerpointsincolor• Classnotesonsignalprocessinganddual-channelanalysis• Workbook containing examples, workshop problems and the Body of

KnowledgefoundinISO18436-2AnnexA• Trainingcourseexaminationstudyguide• Certificateofcompletion

It is recommended that attendees review the Body of Knowledge found in ISO 18436-2 Annex A prior to the training course which can be found at www.vi-institute.org under Certification.

TRAINING COURSE CONTENT INCLUDES:

Signal ProcessingRMS,coherentandnon-coherentsignals,peakdetection,vectoraddition,filters,signal-to-signalnoiseratio,andFFTcalculations.

Signal/Noise Demonstration

Workshop I: Signal Processing

Introduction to the FFTA/Dconverters,dynamicrange,FFTbatchprocess,bufferfill times,averaging,andoverlap.

Workshop II: FFT Basics and Filters

FFT TopicsAliasing,windows,resolution,anddemonstrations.

Workshop III: Aliasing, Windows, and Resolution

FFT AccuracySide-lobeareas;accuracyofrectangular,Hanning,andflat-topwindows,windowresolution,orderspectra,correctionofamplitudeandfrequencyfrombinlocation.

Workshop IV: Window Function and Order Spectra

Beats and ModulationTime domain of digitized signals, beats, AM and FMmodulation, suppressedcarriersignalsandenveloping,casehistories.

Advanced Vibration Analysis (AVA)

Workshop V: Beats and Modulation

Time Series AveragingFrequencysynthesizers,averagingonesignalandnoise,averagingtwosignals,effect of synchronous time averaging on bearing defects and modulation,digitalfilersandtheFFTasabrickwallfilter,casehistoriesofsynchronoustimeaveraging.

Workshop VI: Time Series Averaging

Transient and Forced Harmonic Vibration

Dual-Channel BasicsTest methods, transfer functions, coherence, mass/spring model, real andimaginarydisplays,NyquistandBodéplots,basicmodeshapes,andoperatingdeflectionshapes.

Introduction to the Hilbert Transform

Workshop VII: Dual-Channel Analysis

Damping Measurement and CalculationHalf-power,realorimaginaryplots,slopeofphaseshift,logdecrement,dBdecayofwaterfalldata,anddemonstrations.

Workshop VIII: Damping Measurement

Modal TestingTesting,analysis,naturalfrequencies,damping,andmodes.

Structural MeasurementsVerticalpumps,machinesupports,floors,phaseleads,turbinebladesandfans,axialresonanceonmotorswithsleevebearings.

Workshop IX: Modal Testing

Course Review

Training Examination on Course Content (2 hours)

Training Examination Review

To register for Advanced Vibration Analysis (AVA) training course pleasecompletetheregistrationforminthisbrochure,visit www.vibinst.orgorcontacttheVibrationInstitutedirectlyat(630)654-2254.Uponreceiptofyourregistrationyouwill receiveaconfirmation letterwithadditional informationanddetails foryourspecifictrainingcourse.

Forthemostup-to-dateinformationpleasevisitwww.vi-institute.organdclickonProfessionalDevelopment.

For those individualswho are not able to attend scheduled Vibration InstituteTrainingCoursesorprefertheflexibilitytostudyattheirownpace,theVibrationInstituteprovidescorrespondencecoursesforthefollowingtopics:

• IntroductiontoMachineryVibrations• BasicMachineryVibrations• MachineryVibrationAnalysis• AdvancedVibrationAnalysis• AdvancedVibrationControl• PracticalRotorDynamicsandModeling

Foreachcourse, theparticipant isprovidedclassnotes,workbook,andstudyguide.Theclassnotescovertheprinciples,procedures,exampleproblems,andcase histories in machinery vibration analysis, rotor dynamics, and advancedvibrationcontrol.

Theworkbookcontainspracticalindustrialproblemsandexercisesdesignedtoprovidetheparticipanttraininginbasicprinciplesofthesubjectaswellassomeexperienceinsolvingproblems.

The study guide is divided into lessons that lead the participant through thematerialinanorganizedmanner.Eachlessoncontainsareadingassignmentinthetextbookthatisfollowedbyassignedproblemsintheworkbook.

Theparticipant is expected to return theworkbook to the Institute atperiodicintervalsduringthecourseofstudyforreviewandhelpwithchallengingproblems.Contact the Institute at information@vi-institute.org or (630) 654-2254 forassistanceandclarificationoftechnicalconcepts.

UponcompletionofacorrespondencecoursetheparticipantreceivesaCertificateofCompletionincludingCEUs.

Correspondencecoursesalsoprovide trainingpoints toward re-certificationasVibrationAnalystandtheysatisfynecessaryprerequisitesforscheduledVibrationInstitute training courses. For additional details please contact at the Institute(630)654-2254orinformation@vi-institute.org.

CORRESPONDENCE COURSES

Instructors for Vibration Institute training courses have been integral in thedevelopment and application of vibration technology, and have extensiveexperienceasspeakersand instructors.Ourspeakersdrawon theirextensiveindustrialexperienceforcasehistoriesandexamplestoillustratemeasurementand computational techniques. All are certified by the Vibration Institute asCategoryIVVibrationAnalysts.

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NELSON L. BAXTER, P.E.isPresidentofABMTechnicalServices,Inc.andco-founderofMachineryHealthMonitoringandElectromechanicalDiagnosticServices.His25yearsofexperienceintheutilitiesindustryincludetroubleshootingrotatingequipment,structuraltesting,andbalancing.BaxterholdsanM.S.inNuclearEngineeringfromPurdueUniversity.HeisamemberoftheInstitute’sBoardofDirectorsandASME.

KEVIN R. GUYisSeniorFieldAnalystforDelawareAnalysisServices,Inc.,acompanyspecializinginpredictivemaintenancetechniquesandvibrationanalysis.HewastheformerPresidentofC.J.AnalyticalEngineering,Inc.andhasmorethan35yearsofexperienceininvibrationanalysis,specializingintroubleshootingtechniques,balancingandrotordynamics.Mr.GuyholdsaB.S.degreeinMechanicalEngineeringTechnologyfromPurdueUniversity,whereheisamemberoftheM.E.T.IndustrialAdvisoryBoardandisamemberofASME.HehasbeenamemberoftheVibrationInstituteBoardofDirectorsfortwentyyears.

INSTRUCTORS

RAY KELM, P.E.isownerofKelmEngineeringinDanbury,Texas.Thecompanyspecializesinnumericalmodelingandfieldtestingofdynamicsystemsincludingrotating,reciprocating,andstaticmachines.Hehas25yearsofexperienceinthepetrochemicalindustryandconsulting.KelmholdsaB.S.inMechanicalEngineeringfromTexasA&MUniversityandanM.S.inMechanicalandAerospaceEngineeringfromtheUniversityofVirginia.HeisaregisteredProfessionalEngineerintheStateofTexasandamemberoftheInstitute’sBoardofDirectors.

MALCOLM E. LEADER. P.E.isownerofAppliedMachineryDynamics.Hehasmorethan30yearsofexperienceinmodaltesting,vibrationcontrol,andanalyzingproblemsinrotatingequipment.LeaderholdsanM.SinMechanicalEngineeringfromtheUniversityofVirginia.HewasaSeniorEngineerintheCentralEngineeringDivisionatMonsanto.LeaderisaRegisteredProfessionalEngineerintheStateofTexas,andamemberofASMEandtheInstitute’sBoardofDirectors.

JACK D. PETERSisaRegionalManagerforConnectionTechnologyCenter,Inc.(CTC).HisresponsibilitiesincludeAsia,PacificRim,Canada,andSouthAfrica.Petershasmorethan25yearsofexperienceinanalyzingvibrationproblems,includingthoseofprocessmanufacturingmachinesforphotographicfilmsandpapers.HeholdsanAOSdegreefromAlfredAgricultural&TechnicalCollegeandanAASdegreefromMonroeCommunityCollege.

ALLEN PLYMONisPresidentofPlymon&Associates,LLCandformerGeneralManagerofalargeElectro-MechanicalrepairfacilityandEngineeredServicesDivision.Mr.Plymonhasover20yearsofexperienceinthefieldofpredictiveandcorrectivemaintenance.Overtheseyears,hehashadmanyopportunitiestopresentcasehistoriesandtechnicalpapersatvarioustechnicalmeetingsincludinglocalChaptersoftheVibrationInstitute,VibrationInstituteTechnicalSymposium,EmersonGlobalUsersExchange,andPdMA.HehasbeenamemberoftheVibrationInstitutesince1999,servedontheCertificationCommitteefor5years,andisaCertifiedCategoryIVVibrationAnalyst.

DAVID B. SZROMisPresident&CEOofMechanicalConsultants,Inc.,atechnicalservicecompanyprovidingmachineryrepair,reliabilityimprovementdesigns,vibrationanalysisandbalancing,opticalandlaseralignmentandotherstateofthearttechnologiestoheavyindustrialclients.AgraduateofPurdueUniversity,hehasover30yearsofexperienceinvibration-basedtechnicalsupporttoabroadrangeofindustries.HepreviouslyservedasMaintenanceManagerforoneofthefirsthigh-speed,recyclednewsprintmillsinthecountry.Mr.SzromhasbeentrainingwiththeInstituteforover20years,isaCategoryIVAnalyst,amemberofASME,theSecretary-TreasureroftheInstituteandamemberoftheBoardofDirectors.

INTRODUCTION to MACHINERY VIBRATIONS (IMV) February19-22,2013: FourPointsbySheraton,Tempe,AZApril29-May2,2013: EmersonProcessManagementCenter,Knoxville,TNJune18-21,2013: WyndhamJacksonvilleRiverwalk,Jacksonville,FLAugust19-22,2013: EmersonProcessManagementCenter,Knoxville,TNOctober1-4,2013: TheHawthorneHotel,Salem,MADecember2-5,2013: EmersonProcessManagementCenter,Knoxville,TN

BASIC MACHINERY VIBRATIONS (BMV) March19-22,2013: HiltonIndianapolisHotel&Suites,Indianapolis,INApril22-25,2013: EmersonProcessManagementCenter,Knoxville,TNMay14-17,2013: HiltonGardenInn-Westbelt,Houston,TXAugust12-15,2013: EmersonProcessManagementCenter,Knoxville,TNSeptember17-20,2013: MarriottSouthwest–BurrRidge,BurrRidge,ILNovember5-8,2013: DoubletreebyHilton–SeattleAirport,Seattle,WADecember9-12,2013: EmersonProcessManagementCenter,Knoxville,TN BALANCING of ROTATING MACHINERY (BRM) August19-22,2013: EmersonProcessManagementCenter,Knoxville,TNNovember5-8,2013: DoubletreebyHilton–SeattleAirport,Seattle,WA

MACHINERY VIBRATION ANALYSIS (MVA) February19-22,2013: FourPointsbySheraton,Tempe,AZApril29-May2,2013: EmersonProcessManagementCenter,Knoxville,TNSeptember17-20,2013: MarriottSouthwest–BurrRidge,BurrRidge,ILOctober1-4,2013: TheHawthorneHotel,Salem,MADecember2-5,2013: EmersonProcessManagementCenter,Knoxville,TN

ADVANCED VIBRATION CONTROL (AVC) May14-17,2013: HiltonGardenInn-Westbelt,Houston,TX

PRACTICAL ROTOR DYNAMICS AND MODELING (RDM)September17-20,2013: MarriottSouthwest–BurrRidge,BurrRidge,IL

ADVANCED VIBRATION ANALYSIS (AVA) March19-22,2013: HiltonIndianapolisHotel&Suites,Indianapolis,IN

2013 TRAINING COURSE SCHEDULE OVERVIEW

February 19-22, 2013Courses:IMV,MVAFourPointsbySheraton-Tempe1333RuralRoadTempe,AZ85281P:480.968.3451Rate:$120Single/Double

March 19-22,2013Course:BMV,AVAHiltonIndianapolisHotel&Suites120WestMarketStreetIndianapolis,IN46204P:800.315.1906Rate:$139Single/Double

April 22-25, 2013Course:BMVApril 29-May 2, 2013Course:IMV,MVAEmersonProcessManagementCenterCountryInn&Suites9137CrossParkDriveKnoxville,TN37923P:865.693.4500Rate:$89Single

May 14-17, 2013 Courses:BMV,AVCHiltonGardenInn–Westbelt6855W.SamHoustonParkwaySouthHouston,TX77072P:713.270-6100Rate:$129/SingleorDouble

June 18-21, 2013Course:IMVWyndhamJacksonvilleRiverwalk1515PrudentialDriveJacksonville,FL32207P:904.396.5100 Rate:$99Single/$149Suite(inconjunctionwiththe2013VITrainingConference)

August 12-15, 2013Course:BMVAugust 19-22, 2013Course:IMV,BRMEmersonProcessManagementCenterCountryInn&Suites9137CrossParkDriveKnoxville,TN37923P:865.693.4500Rate:$89Single

Theregistrationfeecoversthecostofallsessions,coursematerials,demonstrations,breaks and, luncheons. Please register with the Institute in advance of yourcoursebyusing the registration form in thisbrochureor the Institutes’Website.Registrationsreceivedlessthanfourteen(14)daysbeforetheschedulefirstdayofacoursewillbechargedanadditional$100registrationfee.Participantswillreceiveconfirmationofregistrationbye-mail.MakecheckspayabletotheVibrationInstitute–U.S.currencyonly.

Cancellationofacourseregistrationwillbehonored,lessa$75administrativefee,providedwritten notification is received by the Institute office via e-mail ormailno laterthanten(10)calendardaysbeforethefirstdayofthescheduledtrainingcourse.A$200administrativefeewillbechargedforcancellationsreceivedafterthatdate.PleasecontacttheVibrationInstitutestaffdirectlyregardingdiscountsformultipleregistrationsfromthesameorganization.

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September 17-20, 2013Courses:BMV,MVA,RDMMarriottSouthwest–BurrRidge1200BurrRidgeParkwayBurrRidge,IL60527P:630.986.4100Rate:$149Single

October 1-4, 2013Course:IMV,MVATheHawthorneHotel18WashingtonSquareWestSalem,MA01970P:978.825.4364Rate:$149Single/$164Double

November 5-8, 2013Course:BMV,BRMDoubletreebyHilton–SeattleAirport18740InternationalBlvdSeattle,WA98188P:206.246.8600Rate:$129Single/Double

December 2-5, 2013Course:IMV,MVAEmersonProcessManagementCenterCountryInn&Suites9137CrossParkDriveKnoxville,TN37923P:865.693.4500Rate:$89Single

December 9-12, 2013Course:BMVEmersonProcessManagementCenterCountryInn&Suites9137CrossParkDriveKnoxville,TN37923P:865.693.4500Rate:$89Single

HOTELSAttendees are responsible to make their own hotel reservation. The Institutereserves blocks of rooms at the hotel(s)where all the courses are scheduled.These roomsareheld for the Instituteuntil approximatelyonemonthbeforeacoursebegins. If youneedaccommodations,pleasecontact thehoteldirectlyand informthemthatyouareattendingaVibration Institute-sponsoredtrainingcoursetoreceivethespecialroomrate.

AIRLINE TRAVELThe Vibration Institute is not responsible for the purchase of non-refundableairlineticketsorthecancellation/chargefeesassociatedwithcancelingaflight.Pleaseconfirmthatthecoursewillbeheldbeforepurchasinganairlineticket.TheVibrationInstituteretainstherighttocancelacourseupuntilthreeweeksbeforethefirstdayofanyscheduledclass.

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INTRODUCTION to MACHINERY VIBRATIONS (IMV) − Registration Fee $1,150□February19-22,TempeAZ □August19-22,Knoxville,TN□April29-May2,Knoxville,TN □October1-4,Salem,MA□ June18-21,Jacksonville,FL □December2-5,Knoxville,TN

BASIC MACHINERY VIBRATIONS (BMV) − Registration Fee $ 1,350□March19-22,Indianapolis,IN □September17-20,BurrRidge,IL□April22-25,Knoxville,TN □November5-8,Seattle,WA□May14-17,Houston,TX □December9-12,Knoxville,TN□August12-15,Knoxville,TN

BALANCING of ROTATING MACHINERY (BRM) − Registration Fee $1,450□August19-22,Knoxville,TN□November5-8,Seattle,WA

MACHINERY VIBRATION ANALYSIS (MVA) − Registration Fee $1,550□February19-22,TempeAZ □October1-4,Salem,MA□April29-May2,Knoxville,TN □December2-5,Knoxville,TN□September17-20,BurrRidge,IL

ADVANCED VIBRATION ANALYSIS (AVA) − Registration Fee $1,750□March19-22,Indianapolis,IN

ADVANCED VIBRATION CONTROL (AVC) − Registration Fee $1,750□May14-17,Houston,TX

PRACTICAL ROTOR DYNAMICS AND MODELING (RDM) – Registration Fee $1,750□September17-20,BurrRidge,IL

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OPTIONAL - CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION - Pleasecheckapplicableexamcategoryandfee

□VibrationAnalystCategoryI-$275□VibrationAnalystCategoryII-$300□VibrationAnalystCategoryIII-$350□VibrationAnalystCategoryIV-$450□BalancingCertificationExam–CategoryI-$250□ShaftAlignmentCertificationExam–CategoryII-$300

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