Dedicated to the dissemination of practical information on evaluating machinery behavior and condition.
Vertical Pumps

Vertical Pumps

Vertical pumps, used in many industries, are often driven by variable speed motors. Since they are essentially cantilevered mounted, structural natural frequencies become a problem when they fall within the operating frequency range of pump.

 
2013 VIibration Institute Training Schedule

2013 Training Courses

Vibration InstituteTraining Courses provide a unique opportunity to study vibration principles that go beyond the textbook and provide real-world applications. Taught by leading experts and instructors in the field you will become a better analyst.

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Motor Driven Pump

Motor Driven Pump

This unit is being tested for acceptance. The measured and analyzed vibration signal will determine the mechanical and electrical condition of the unit as well as where the pump is being operated relative to the BEP.

 
2013 Vibration Institute Training Conference

The 2013 Training Conference will take place in Jacksonville, FL June 19-21, 2013. The conference provides training and education and is the place that the vibration community meets every year.

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Tub Grinder

Tub Grinder

This unit is used to grind up large tree stumps, scrap wood, and any other brush. Due to the large torque pulses associated with grinding, high amplitude vibrations will develope causing large forces on the mechanical elements.

 
Turbine Generator

Turbine Generator

Routine vibration measurements should be made on the rotating (permanent sensors for protection) and stationary parts of the units. It is important to record startup and coast down vibration data for future diagnostics.

 
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Upcoming Events

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Jun
12

06/12/2013 Grand Rapids, MI

WMVI Training & Vendor Exposition

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(All Day Event) All Day Event
The West Michigan Chapter is pleased to offer a one-day training conference to help skilled trades people, technicians, engineers and manages involved in predictive and proactive maintenance programs.
 
Jun
18

06/18/2013-06/21/2013 Jacksonville, FL

2013 Introduction to Machinery Vibrations (IMV) Course

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(08:00 AM - 05:00 PM) Time:08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
This course prepares attendees to perform a range of simple, single channel machinery vibration condition monitoring and diagnostic activities, is recommended for individuals as an introduction to machinery vibrations and is partial preparation for the Vibration Analyst Category I Certification Exam. The workshops and demonstrations, scheduled throughout the training course, are used to illustrate theory and applications.
 
Jun
18

06/18/2013 Jacksonville, FL

Machinery Fundamentals

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(All Day Event) All Day Event
It is important that vibration analysts be familiar with the components, basic mechanisms, and sources of vibrations in rotating and reciprocating machinery so they can accurately diagnose the cause and severity of machine faults. In fact, ISO 18436-2, the Body of Knowledge that vibration analyst certification exams are based on, recommends that certified vibration analysts receive training in this area.
 
Jun
18

06/18/2013 Jacksonville, FL

Reciprocating System Dynamics

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(All Day Event) All Day Event
Due to the motion reversing nature of pistons and plungers in reciprocating machines torsional and lateral vibrations are naturally generated continuously. Reciprocating pumps and compressors generate vibration because a slider-crank mechanism is working to move fluid or compress gas. Internal combustion engines have further pulsation disturbances created by cylinder combustion effects. It will be shown how the basic slider mechanism crank mechanism creates lateral and torsional forces.
 
Jun
18

06/18/2013 Jacksonville, FL

Rolling Element Bearing Diagnostics

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(All Day Event) All Day Event
Over the past 35 years tremendous advances have been made in the diagnosis and severity assessment of rolling element bearing faults. In fact, due to the unique fault frequencies of rolling element bearings, the quality of bearing diagnostics has surpassed that of common once-per-rev diagnostics. However, severity is still difficult to assess. These advances result from the evolution of both techniques and digital instrumentation. This course will be devoted to describing current instrument an
 
Jun
19

06/19/2013-06/21/2013 Jacksonville, FL

2013 Vibration Institute Training Conference

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(All Day Event) All Day Event
The Vibration Institute will hold the 2013 Vibration Institute Training Conference in beautiful Jacksonville, FL on June 19-21, 2013 at the Wyndham Jacksonville Riverwalk. The Conference includes two one-day pre-conference training courses, four-day IMV Training Course, 25+ concurrent educational sessions, Exhibit Hall and networking opportunities with your peers.
 
Jun
22

06/22/2013 Jacksonville, FL

2013 Certification Examination - Category II

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(08:00 AM - 11:00 AM) Time:08:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Category II Vibration Analysts are qualified to perform basic vibration analysis using single-channel instruments according to established procedures, set-up instruments, and maintain a database of results.
 
Jun
22

06/22/2013 Jacksonville, FL

2013 Certification Examination - Category III

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(08:00 AM - 12:00 PM) Time:08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Category III Vibration Analysts are qualified to establish, direct, and perform programs for condition monitoring and diagnostics of machines including spectral, wavefore, and orbital analysis. Category III Vibration Analysts shall be qualified to perform minor corrective actions involving operating deflection shapes, single-plane balancing, and diagnostic testing.
 
Jun
22

06/22/2013 Jacksonville, FL

2013 Certification Examination - Category IV

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(08:00 AM - 01:00 PM) Time:08:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Category IV Vibration Analysts are individuals who understand the theory of mechanical vibrations, advanced vibration analysis techniques, and signal analysis. The shall be qualified to direct condition monitoring programs, perform major diagnostics efforts, and perform and recommned corrective actions and design modifications.
 
Jun
22

06/22/2013 Jacksonville, FL

2013 Balancing Specialist - Category I

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(08:00 AM - 10:00 AM) Time:08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Individuals certified to Category I are required to understand basic shop and field balancing concepts and be able to perform vibration analysis, conduct single-plane balancing, calculate balance sensitivity and phase lag, and evaluate balance results against ISO balancing standards..