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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.

 
2012 VIibration Institute Training Schedule

2012 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.

 
2012 Vibration Institute Training Conference

2012 Vibration Institute Training Conference

The 2012 Training Conference will take place in Williamsburg, VA on June 19-22, 2012. The Conference provides training and education in practical vibration technology, an Exhibit Hall and networking opportunities for attendees.

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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.

 
 
 
 

Upcoming Events

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Feb
07

02/07/2012 Somewhere, ST

West MI Chapter Meeting

Event's details

(All Day Event) All Day Event
Location: Kalamazoo - AIRZOO, Portage, MI -MI


The next meeting of the West Michigan Vibration Institute (WMVI) is scheduled for Tuesday, February 7, 2012. Please see the agenda that includes all the information you need to know about this event. Please note that the WMVI is no longer providing a full lunch to participants. We will instead be providing a $5 Voucher for the Kitty Hawk Café, located within The AirZoo. If you plan on attending this event, please RSVP by replying to this e-mail (chair@wmvi.org)
 
Feb
17

02/17/2012 Somewhere, ST

Piedmont Chapter Meeting

Event's details

(All Day Event) All Day Event
Location: Speedway Club, Concord, NC -NC


Piedmont Chapter Meeting on February 17, 2012 Speedway Club 5555 Concord Parkway South 5th Floor - King and Queen Rooms Concord, NC 28027 Register with Piedmont Chapter online at www.vibration.org.
 
Feb
21

02/21/2012-02/24/2012 Somewhere, ST

MVA Training Course

Event's details

(08:00 AM - 05:00 PM) Time:08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Location: Fiesta Resort & Conference Center, Tempe, AZ -AZ


This course is for those individuals with three or more years' experience and who routinely use a data collector. This training course is also partial preparation for the Vibration Analyst Category III Certification Exam. All Vibration Institute instructors are Category IV certified and experienced vibration analysts. Course Instructors are subject to change without prior notification.
 
Feb
21

02/21/2012-02/24/2012 Somewhere, ST

BMV Training Course

Event's details

(08:00 AM - 05:00 PM) Time:08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Location: Fiesta Resort & Conference Center, Tempe, AZ -AZ


This course is recommended for individuals with two or more years's experience who receive a textbook and workbook containing examples/problems, ruler and calculator. This course provides preparation for plant data collection and vibration analysis, and is partial preparation for the certification examination for the Vibration Analyst Category II. Vibration Institute instructors are Category IV certified and experienced vibration analysts. Instructors are subject to change without notice.
 
Feb
21

02/21/2012 Somewhere, ST

Triplex Chapter Meeting

Event's details

(All Day Event) All Day Event
Location: Elegante Hotel and Covention Center, Beaumont, TX -TX


23rd Annual Rotating Equipment Reliability and Vibration Analysis Seminar February 21, 2012 Elegante Hotel and Covnention Center Beaumont, TX To Register visit www.triplexchapter.org, contact Tim Scharff at tscharff@ppg.com or (337) 708-4860
 

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