Vibration Institute Course Descriptions

The objective of all of the Vibration Institute courses is to prepare you to be a better analyst. Institute courses will enable you to gain 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.

Vibration Institute courses are designed to provide you with theory, techniques, and procedures as well as practical case histories that illustrate ways to analyze various types of equipment. In-class demonstrations and workshops will help you learn the methods used to solve vibration problems.

Introduction to Machine Vibrations - Course Description Introduction to Machinery Vibrations - Correspondence Course Basic Machinery Vibrations Course Description Basic Machinery Vibrations Correspondence Course Balancing of Rotating Machinery Course Description Machinery Vibration Analysis Correspondence Course Machinery Vibration Analysis Course Description Advanced Machinery Vibration Analysis Course Description Rotor Dynamics and Balancing Correspondence Course Rotor Dynamics and Balancing Course Intermediate Shaft Alignment Foreign Courses

Introduction to Machinery Vibrations - Course Description (Category I) Introduction to Machinery Vibrations is recommended for Individuals with less than two years of experience. It will help you prepare for the Vibration Analyst Category I certification examination. TOPICS: vibration: sources, uses, effects definitions, terminology, measurements; demonstrations measures, analysis, natural frequencies; demonstrations data collection demonstration machine knowledge vibration testing basic spectrum analysis common machine faults vibration severity preparation for Category I Vibration Analyst Examination Introduction to Machinery Vibrations - - $975. (US) Introduction to Machinery Vibrations - Correspondence Course (Category I) With the Introduction to Machinery Vibration correspondence course, you will receive the following self-study materials: Introduction to Machine Vibrations Short Course Notes Introduction to Machine Vibrations Workshops - 122 questions with answers (spiral bound) Study Plan/step-by-step guide on completing the course Workshops of participants will be corrected and returned. Certificate will be awarded upon completion of course.   Condition monitoring and diagnostics have been found to be a cost effective means of increasing the availability and reliability of machines. This process translates into increased production, higher profitability, greater safety, and less stress on personnel. Introduction to Machinery Vibrations has been written for the beginner in a predictive maintenance program. This book along with its companion workbook are provided to acquaint the beginner in the necessary concepts and basic practices involved in machine condition monitoring and diagnostics. Everyday practical work experience will add to the skill of the new analyst. Correspondence course is self-paced; however, estimate 24 hours study of IMV text and 30 hours for workshop questions. If you wish to write a Category I certification examination, you will be required to come to one of the locations where our courses are held.  It is not a requirement to attend a course in order to write an exam. Table of Contents: Chapter I Vibration Sources and Uses Chapter II Basic Machinery Vibrations Chapter III Data Collection and Analysis Chapter IV Machine Characteristics Chapter V Vibration Testing Chapter VI Basic Analysis Chapter VII Vibration Severity Chapter VIII Additional Correction Monitoring Techniques Introduction to Machinery Vibrations - CORRESPONDENCE COURSE - $315. (US) / $405. (Foreign) Basic Machinery Vibrations Course Description (Category II) Basic Machinery Vibrations is designed for those who have had less than three years of experience in measuring and analyzing machine vibrations. Also, Basic Machinery Vibrations is often taken by more experienced individuals to prepare for the Vibration Institute's Category II Vibration Analyst Certification Examination. TOPICS basic vibration concepts and terminology use of electronic data collectors for monitoring and analysis machine monitoring principles selection and location of transducers data acquisition for monitoring and analysis fault and condition analysis calculating machine frequencies operating speed fault analysis machine acceptance testing preparation for Category II Vibration Analyst Examination BASIC MACHINERY VIBRATIONS - $1,150. Basic Machinery Vibrations - Correspondence Course (Category II) With the Basic Machinery Vibrations correspondence course, you will receive the following self-study materials: Basic Machinery Vibrations book Basic Machinery Vibrations Workshop - 100 questions with answers (spiral bound) Vibration Math Papers (spiral bound) Study Plan / step-by-step guide on completing the course Workshops of participants will be corrected and returned. Certificate will be awarded upon completion of course. Correspondence courses provide training points for re-certification. If you wish to write a Category II certification examination, you will be required to come to one of the locations where our courses are held.  It is not a requirement to attend a course in order to write an exam.  Correspondence course is self-paced; however, estimate 24  hours study of BMV text and 30 hours for workshop exercise. Table of Contents: Chapter I Basic Machinery Vibrations Chapter II Data Acquisition Chapter III Data Processing Chapter IV Fault Diagnosis Chapter V Machine Condition Evaluation Chapter VI Machine Testing Chapter VII Periodic Monitoring Chapter VIII Basic Balancing of Rotating Machinery Basic Machinery Vibrations - CORRESPONDENCE COURSE - $425. (US) / $515. (FOREIGN) Balancing of Rotating Machinery Course Description The art and science of balancing are taught in the Balancing of Rotating Machinery (BRM) course. It should be taken after Basic Machinery Vibration Analysis and before Machinery Vibration Analysis. TOPICS basic aspects of machine balancing vibration testing and analysis single-plane balancing techniques two-plane balancing techniques balance coefficients turbine-generator balancing balancing case histories fan balancing roll balancing BALANCING OF ROTATING MACHINERY - $1,350. Machinery Vibration Analysis - Correspondence Course (Category III) With the Machinery Vibration Analysis correspondence course, you will receive the following self-study materials:   Machinery Vibration Analysis Short Course Notes Machinery Vibration Analysis Workshop - 100 questions with answers (spiral bound) Vibration Math Papers (spiral bound) Study Plan/ step-by-step guide on completing the course Workshops of participants will be corrected and returned. Certificate will be awarded upon completion of course. Correspondence courses provide training points for re-certification. Correspondence course is self-paced; however, estimate 48 hours study of MVA text and 40 hours for workshop questions. If you wish to write Category III certification examination, you will be required to come to one of the locations where our courses are held. It is not a requirement to attend a course in order to write an exam.   Table of Contents: VOLUME I: DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES Part I: Background   Chapter 1 Theory and General Principles Chapter 2 Data Acquisition Chapter 3 Data Processing   Part II: Analytical Techniques Chapter 4 Time and Frequency analysis Chapter 5 Orbit and Phase Analysis Chapter 6 Resonance and Critical Speed Testing Chapter 7 Condition Evaluation Chapter 8 Basic Dual Channel Testing VOLUME II: ANALYSIS AND CORRECTION Part III: Correction Techniques Chapter 9 Vibration Control Chapter 10 Balancing Part IV: Applications Chapter 11 Rolling Element Bearings Chapter 12 Operating Speed Including FF Bearings Chapter 13 Centrifugal Machines Chapter 14 Motors & Generators Chapter 15 Gearboxes Chapter 16 Rolls, Spindles and Presses Machinery Vibration Analysis - CORRESPONDENCE COURSE - $485. (US) / $575. (FOREIGN)   Machinery Vibration Analysis Course Description (Category III) The objective of all of the Vibration Institute courses is to prepare you to be a better analyst. Institute courses will enable you to gain 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. Vibration Institute courses are designed to provide you with theory, techniques, and procedures as well as practical case histories that illustrate ways to analyze various types of equipment. In-class demonstrations and workshops will help you learn the methods used to solve vibration problems. Machinery Vibration Analysis is designed for those who have had at least three years of experience in machine vibrations, routinely use a data collector, and have taken a basic vibrations course or have a college degree. Also, Machinery Vibration Analysis will help you prepare for the Vibration Institute's certification examination for Category III Vibration Analyst. TOPICS advanced vibration concepts single-plane balancing use of single-channel FFT analyzers and data collectors using data collectors and tape recorders for data storage setting alarms for efficient predictive maintenance determination of natural frequencies, resonance, and critical speeds identification of machine forces and frequencies vibration correction techniques isolation and damping of installed equipment spectral, time waveform, phase, and orbital analysis machine specific analysis—motors, fans, pumps compressors, engines, presses, turbines preparation for Category III Vibration Analyst Examination MACHINERY VIBRATION ANALYSIS - $1,350. Advanced Vibration Analysis Course Descriptions (Category IV) The objective of all of the Vibration Institute courses is to prepare you to be a better analyst. Institute courses will enable you to gain 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. Vibration Institute courses are designed to provide you with theory, techniques, and procedures as well as practical case histories that illustrate ways to analyze various types of equipment. In-class demonstrations and workshops will help you learn the methods used to solve vibration problems. Advanced Machinery Vibration Analysis is aimed at experienced analysts with more than five years of experience. Such analysts have mastered the single-channel FFT analyzer or data collector and desire to learn the additional analytical techniques possible with dual-channel FFT analysis and computer analysis. This course will help you prepare for the Category IV Vibration Analyst Examination. TOPICS basic vibration theory signal processing and dual-channel FFT analysis three step class format: Theory, techniques (description/demonstration), case histories. setup and use of dual-channel FFT analyzers advanced vibration signal analysis limitations of FFT analysis in monitoring and analysis using time-domain analysis to clarify the spectrum synchronous time averaging with applications to analysis and balancing sum and difference frequency analysis determination of natural frequencies, mode shapes, and damping operating deflection shape and modal analysis calculation of vibrations and natural frequencies for simple models vibration control techniques use of coherence in dual-channel analysis demonstrations of all techniques partial preparation for Category IV Vibration Analyst Examination ADVANCED MACHINERY VIBRATION ANALYSIS - $1,450. Rotor Dynamics and Balancing Correspondence Course The Rotor Dynamics and Balancing correspondence course study plan has been broken down into twenty-six (26) lessons. The assignments include a reading assignment in the notes and handouts, examples, and workshop questions. The course is in partial preparation for a Category IV Vibration Analyst Examination With the Rotor Dynamics and Balancing Correspondence Course, you receive the following self-study material: Rotor Dynamics and Balancing short course notes Rotor Dynamics and Balancing Workshops - 50 questions with answers (spiral bound) VIB floppy disk rotor dynamics program run on DOS with Windows 98 or earlier versions) Directions for use of VIB disk RIMAP CD Rom (Demo)- rotor dynamics program Equation Sheets Correspondence course is self-paced; however, estimate 64 hours study time for RD&B text and 48 hours for workshop questions.  Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Transient Vibrations Chapter 3 Forced Harmonic Vibration Chapter 4 Introduction to Rotor Dynamics Chapter 5 Understanding Journal Bearings Chapter 6 Rotor-Bearing Instabilities Chapter 7 Machine Modeling chapter 8 Simple Calculation Methods Chapter 9 Computer Calculation Methods Chapter 10 Transient Testing Chapter 11 Field Balancing of Rotating Machinery Chapter 12 Balancing Turbomachinery Chapter 13 Validation of Rotor-Dynamic Models Using Dynamic Testing Chapter 14 Flexible Rotor Balancing Chapter 15 Case Histories Rotor Dynamics and Balancing - CORRESPONDENCE COURSE - $485. (US) / $575. (Foreign) Rotor Dynamics and Balancing (RDB) Course Description The objective of all the Vibration Institute courses is to prepare you to be a better analyst. Institute courses will enable you to gain 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. Vibration Institute courses are designed to provide you with theory, techniques, and procedures as well as practical case histories that illustrate ways to analyze various types of equipment. In-class demonstrations and workshops will help you learn the methods to solve vibration problems. This course provides an opportunity for registrants to examine the excitation-reducing techniques used to correct and control vibrations in rotating machines. Participants will need scientific calculators for the balancing exercises. This course will help you prepare for the Category IV Vibration Analyst Examination. Participants in the RDB course receive free basic rotor software VIB. TOPICS basic rotor dynamics fluid-film bearings rotor-dynamic testing modeling rotors and bearings rotor-dynamic computer programs workshops on balancing single-, two-, and multi-plane balancing techniques shop and field balancing validation of models using experiments use of VIB computer program preparation for category IV Vibration Analyst Examination ROTOR DYNAMICS and BALANCING - $1,450 Intermediate Shaft Alignment (ISA) Course Description The four day hands on, Level 2 Certification Preparatory Alignment course is designed to train students ranging from those who have some experience in shaft alignment as well as people who have been doing alignment for years but want to understand how to detect misalignment using nondestructive testing (NDT) techniques such as vibration analysis or infrared thermography, have not been exposed to the five basic alignment measurement methods, have not understood how to check or correct a "soft foot" condition, know all of the associated alignment graphical/modeling techniques for each of the five basic alignment methods, and would like to know about the advantages and disadvantages of all the available alignment systems on the market today. It is an excellent course for plant and maintenance managers; CBM-P/PM-Proactive maintenance managers, engineers, and technicians; and trades people to give them the working knowledge to achieve accurate alignment on any two machine element drive system using any of the five basic shaft alignment measurement methods. The students in the Intermediate/Level 2 course will learn about the importance of alignment, how to: correct soft foot check runout align two pieces of rotating machinery using any of the five basic alignment measurement methods and to review all the currently used alignment equipment and techniques (e.g. lasers and electromechanical systems). Material from other courses on vibration analysis and anti-friction bearings are usually interjected to supplement the course and assist the students in understanding how alignment affects overall machinery performance. Recommended background knowledge for basic alignment course: attended the Basic/Level I Shaft Alignment training course 2 years experience in CBM-P/PM-Proactive maintenance programs, or 2 years experience in the mechanical or electrical   trades   INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ALIGNMENT - $1,695.   Foreign Courses                Cairo, Egypt         Practical Machinery Vibration          Date: February 4-7, 2008          Balancing & Alignment          May 26-29, 2008          Machinery Vibration Analysis          October 20-23, 2008          Structural & Machinery Vibration          December 22-25, 2008          Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia          Basic Machinery Vibrations          March 8-11, 2008          Machinery Vibration Analysis          March 15-18, 2008          Please contact:          Aly El-Shafei, Ph.D.          RITEC          13, Road 286          New Maadi 11435          Cairo, Egypt          Telephone: 20-2-753-7447          Fax: 20-2-516-6918          E-mail: ritec@ritec-eg.com          Website: www.ritec-eg.com   Trinidad & Tobago Basic Machinery Vibrations, Category II Date:  March 10-14, 2008 Location:  Cara Suites, Trinidad & Tobago Contact:  Josie-Ann Carrington, jcarrington@tsl-tt.com Phone:  868-657-1037