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Technical Training Seminar- Vibration Fundamentals

Description

M&B’s 1˝-day Vibration Fundamentals seminar introduces the machinery-related vibration principles needed to begin using vibration analysis in a Predictive Maintenance (PdM) or Reliability program. Upon completing this course participants will have sufficient hardware and software training to begin executing vibration measurements as part of a PdM Program. Attendees are not trained in PdM program design, vibration analyzer or sensor selection, or database configuration and maintenance.  

Vibration Fundamentals provides an introduction to vibration analysis; how to apply vibration severity criteria; and how to identify common rotating machinery faults. Hands-On Workshops allow students to acquire vibration data from a Rotor Kit machine simulator using the latest diagnostic and PdM instruments. Case Histories are also presented to review typical field experiences & recommended procedures.

We also provide an overview of various on-line monitoring systems used in plants to monitor critical machinery, such as Bently Nevada's 3500 and 3300 series monitors. This helps users better understand the machinery condition information that is available to better operate their machinery.

There are no prerequisites to taking this course, though a general knowledge of plant machinery is helpful. Attendees are given a Certificate of Completion at the end of the seminar; there is no certification examination.

Objectives

  • Introduce PdM programs, objectives, goals, benefits & limitations

  • Introduce time-waveform & spectrums and their fundamental signal characteristics

  • Describe the four vibration transducer classes and their machinery application

  • Review PdM Data Collectors & dedicated analyzer systems

  • Explain how to acquire vibration data from plant machinery; review “best practices”

  • Operate a portable data collector & gather data; upload / download data

  • Review industry vibration standards; assess severity; learn how to establish alarms

  • Teach diagnostic procedures to identify common machinery problems

  • Review on-line monitoring systems

  • Review and analyze Case Histories from power plant machinery field experiences

Course Materials

A manual containing slide presentations, discussion materials, workshop exercises and additional reference information is provided in hardcopy and CD-ROM.

Instructors

Mr. Stanley R. Bognatz, P.E.

Mr. Timothy S. Irwin, P.E..

 

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for rotating equipment and OEM engineers, vibration analysts and technicians, supervisors, and managers who are responsible for the operation, maintenance and reliability of rotating equipment.

Prerequisites

No prior vibration analysis experience is required. General knowledge of industrial rotating machinery is helpful.

Continuing Education

This course provides 12 Professional Development Hours (PDH) for engineering licensure requirements.

Course Fees

Hotel Seminars (U.S.):  $375 per person
On-site (U.S.):  $1,600 fixed price for up to eight (8) attendees.
International seminars are priced by quotation -
please contact us for more information.

Course Schedule

Click here for the current schedule; on-site seminars can be scheduled at any time.

vibration Fundamentals - Seminar Outline

Introduction to Predictive Maintenance Programs

- Definitions

- Program Design

- Objectives & Goals

- Benefits & Limitations

- Program Justification; ROI

Vibration Signal Characteristics

- What is Vibration?

- Why Measure Vibration in a PdM Program?

- Introduction to Time-Waveforms & Spectra

- Amplitude, Frequency & Shape

- Phase Angle

Vibration Transducers

- Proximity Transducer Systems

- Velocity / Seismoprobes

- Accelerometers

- Tachometers

Workshop – Time-Waveforms & Spectra

- Demonstration of vibration data generated from Rotor Kit machine simulator during startup, steady state and shut down operation

Portable Data Collectors -
Introduction & Operation

- How to acquire machinery vibration data

- Best Practices

- Uploading / downloading routes & data

- Recognizing bad data

Data Collectors vs. Dedicated Analyzers

- Comparison of features & limitations

- Typical field analysis applications

 

Workshop – Data Acquisition

- Data collection under normal operating conditions

- Data uploaded & reviewed; identify characteristics

- Data is further analyzed at conclusion of Machinery Fault Analysis to determine severity & possible machinery problems within the data

On-Line Monitoring Systems

- Introduction to on-line monitoring systems

- Bently Nevada 3500 & 3300; SKF; CSI, etc.

- What information is available?

- Interfacing monitors with plant control systems

- Helping operators & users manage machinery

Vibration Severity Criteria

- Vibration Tolerances

- HI, API, AGMA, NEMA

- ISO 1940 Balance Quality Grades

- How to Set Alarms in a PdM Program

- Overall vs. Band Alarms

Introduction to Machinery Fault Analysis

- Steady state vs. Transient Speed Analysis

- Identifying Common Machine Faults

- Mechanical Unbalance; Misalignment;  Rolling Element Bearing Faults; Resonances & Criticals

Case History Workshops

- Primary Air Fan & Induced Draft Fan (Balancing)

- Boiler Feed Pump (Optical Alignment)

- Boiler Feed Pump (Analysis - Flow recirculation)

- VFD Motor (Analysis - Bearing fluting)

 

M&B specializes in providing technical training related to condition monitoring, vibration analysis, predictive maintenance, shaft alignment, and rotor balancing, all customized to your specific needs. We provide seminars both on-site at your location, and off-site at hotels or other locations for centralized training. If you have questions on any training course, or would like a custom-designed course, please contact us.