VI Training Courses
The Vibration Institute offers an variety of hands-on, solution-oriented training courses to help all attendees become better analysts and learn the methods used to solve vibration problems. Our training courses are held throughout the year and provide you with theory, techniques, procedures, practical case histories, demonstrations and workshops that illustrate the best way to analyze various types of equipment.
Our courses are designed to correlate with your current training and experience. The Vibration Institute awards Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to registrants who successfully complete and Institute training course. One CEU represents 10 hours of classroom time and is not a mark of achievement. The training courses, in addition to education and experience, are partial preparation for the certification examination(s) given the day following the completion of the training course.
2012 Training Brochure and Dates
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Recommended Experience
Courses are designed to match professionals’ skill and certification levels.
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<2 years |
Introduction to Machinery Vibrations (IMV)
This course prepares attendees to perform a range of single channel machinery vibration condition monitoring and diagnostic activities and is partial preparation for the Vibration Analyst Category I Certification Exam.
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2+ years |
Basic Machinery Vibrations (BMV)
This course prepares attendees to perform basic vibration analysis using single-channel instruments according to established procedures, set-up of instruments, and maintaining a database of results and is partial preparation for the Vibration Analyst Category II Certification Exam.
Balancing of Rotating Machinery (BRM)
Explores the art and science of balancing; recommended after the BMV training course.
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3+ years |
Machinery Vibration Analysis (MVA)
For those who routinely use a data collector and is partial preparation for the Vibration Analyst Category III Certification Exam.
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5+ years |
Advanced Vibration Analysis (AVA)
For those who want to learn additional analytical techniques with dual-channel FFT and computer analysis. Partially prepares for the Vibration Analyst Category IV Certification Exam.
Advanced Vibration Control (AVC)
This course prepares for solving difficult vibration problems including isolation, damping and balancing techniques. Partially prepares for the Vibration Analyst Category IV Certification Exam.
Rotor Dynamics (RD)
With a focus on modeling, measurement and correction, this course also serves as partial preparation for the Vibration Analyst Category IV Certification Exam.
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Introduction to Machinery Vibrations (IMV)
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Overview:
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Trains new professionals in the concepts and practices of predictive maintenance used to increase the availability and reliability of machines resulting in increased production, higher profitability, greater safety and less stress on personnel
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Explores necessary concepts and practices for plant data collection and basic analysis
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Partially prepares for the Vibration Analyst Category I certification examination
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Course Outline: |
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Day One: |
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Vibration: Sources, Uses, Effects
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Workshop I: Vibration Demonstration and Workshop Questions
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Basic Machinery Vibrations I
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Workshop II: Definitions, Terminology, Measurements, Demonstrations
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Basic Machinery Vibrations II
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Workshop III: Measure Analysis, Natural Frequencies and Demonstrations
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Data Collection
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Workshop IV: Data Collection, Demonstration and Workbook Questions
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Day Three: |
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Machine Knowledge
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Vibration Testing
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Workshop V: Vibration Testing
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Basic Spectrum Analysis
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Workshop VI: Spectrum Analysis and Demonstrations
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Common Machine Faults
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Workshop VII: Fault Analysis
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Vibration Severity
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Workshop VIII: Vibration Severity
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Course Review
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Training Examination on Course Content
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Review of Training Exam (One hour)
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Day Five:
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OPTIONAL:Vibration Analyst Category I Certification Exam offered following Day Four
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Materials:
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All registered attendees in the Introduction to Machinery Vibrations training course will receive class notes and a workbook containing examples and workshop problems, calculator and a ruler. Workshops are scheduled to illustrate theory and applications. This course provides preparation for plant data collection and limited analysis.
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Dates:
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March 20-23, 2012: Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
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June 19-22, 2012: The Woodlands Hotel & Suites, Williamsburg, VA
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September 11-14, 2012: Hawthorne House Hotel, Salem, MA
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November 6-9, 2012: Marriott Courtyard-Historic District, Charleston, SC
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Price:
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2012 Course Fee: $1,025
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Optional: Certification Exam: $250
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If applicable:
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$75 Certification Fee - U.S.
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$125 Certification Fee - International
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Basic Machinery Vibrations (BMV)
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Overview: |
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Trains professionals with 2+ years of experience or who have taken the IMV course
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Prepares for plant data collection and vibration analysis
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Partially prepares for the Vibration Analyst Category II certification examination
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Course Outline: |
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Day One: |
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Machinery Vibrations I
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Machinery Vibrations II
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Workshop I: Machinery Vibrations
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Workshop II: Basic Vibrations
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Day Two: |
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Data Collector Setup I
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Transducers
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Workshop III: Data Acquisition
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Data Collector Setup II
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Basic Analysis Techniques
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Workshop IV: Data Processing
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Analysis of Operating Speed Faults
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Gear and Bearing Analysis
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Motors, Fans and Pumps
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Workshop V: Fault Analysis
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Evaluation of Machine Conditions
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Workshop VI: Condition Evaluation
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Machine Testing
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Periodic Monitoring
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Balancing of Rotating Machinery
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Workshop VII: Machine Analysis
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Training Examination on Course Content
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Review of Training Exam (1.5 hours)
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Day Five: |
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OPTIONAL:Vibration Analyst Category II Certification Exam offered following Day Four
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Materials: |
All registered attendees in the Basic Machinery Vibrations training course will receive the textbook, Basic Machinery Vibrations, a workbook containing examples and workshop problems, ruler and calculator. Workshops are scheduled to illustrate theory and applications. This course provides preparation for plant data collection and vibration analysis.
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February 21-24, 2012: Fiesta Resort & Conference Center, Tempe, AZ
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April 10-13, 2012: Graves Mountain Lodge, Syria, VA
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May 15-18, 2012: Hilton Garden Inn-Westbelt, Houston, TX
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July 24-27, 2012: Chicago Marriott Southwest, Burr Ridge, IL
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October 1-4, 2012: Emerson Process Mgmt. Center, Knoxville, TN
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December 4-7, 2012: Holiday Inn-Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco, CA
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Price: |
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2012 Course: $1,200
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Optional: Certification Exam: $250
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If applicable:
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$75 Certification Fee - U.S.
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$125 Certification Fee - International
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Balancing of Rotating Machinery (BRM)
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Overview:
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Trains professionals possessing 2+ years of experience who have taken the BMV course.
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Teaches the art and science of balancing.
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Course Outline:
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Day One:
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Basic Aspects of Machine Balancing
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Vibration Testing and Analysis
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Single-Plane Balancing Techniques
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Workshop I: Balancing Topics
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Workshop II: Single-Plane Balancing
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Two-plane Balancing Techniques
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Workshop III: Two-Plane Balancing
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Workshop IV: Two-Plane Balancing
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Workshop V: Two-Plane Balancing Continued
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Workshop VI: Two-Plane Balancing Coefficients
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Turbine Generating Balancing
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Roll Balancing
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Day Four:
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Fan Balancing
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Shop Balancing Techniques
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Balancing Case Histories
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Training Examination on Course Content
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Review of Training Exam (1.5 hours)
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OPTIONAL:Balancing Certification Exam offered following Day Four
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Materials:
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All registered attendees in the Balancing of Rotating Machinery training course are provided class notes, a workbook containing problems and exercises, a scientific calculator, and balancing tools. Workshops are scheduled to illustrate theory and applications. Registrants are welcome to bring their equipment for the hands-on balancing exercises.
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Dates:
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Price:
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Course: $1,400
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Optional: Certification Exam: $250
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If applicable:
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$75 Certification Fee - U.S.
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$125 Certification Fee - International
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Machinery Vibration Analysis (MVA)
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Overview:
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Trains professionals possessing 3+ years in machinery vibrations that routinely use a Single Channel and Dual Channel dedicated vibration analyzer and have taken the BMV course or equivalent training
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Prepares for a more in-depth vibration analysis and condition evaluation analysis using time plots and orbits
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Partially prepares for the Vibration Analyst Category III certification examination
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Course Outline:
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Day One: |
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Machinery Vibration Review
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Time and Frequency Analysis I
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Tima and Frequency Analysis II
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Phase and Orbit Analysis
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Workshop I: Machinery Vibration Analysis Techniques
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Resonance and Critical Speed Testing
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Machine Condition Evaluation
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Basic Vibration Control
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Field Balancing Techniques
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Workshop II: Balancing Exercises
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Workshop III: Vibration Control and Correction
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Condition Monitoring
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Rolling Element Bearing Analysis
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Operating Speed Diagnostics
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Pumps, Fans, Blowers and Compressors
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Day Four:
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Workshop IV: Machine Analysis
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Motor and Generator Diagnostics
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Gears and Gearboxes
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Workshop V: Fault and Condition Exercises
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Training Examination on Course Content (2 hours)
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Review of Training Exam
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Day Five: |
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OPTIONAL:Vibration Analyst Category II Certification Exam offered following Day Four
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Materials:
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All registered attendees in the Machinery Vibration Analysis training course are provided the two-volume text, Machinery Vibration Analysis: Diagnostics, Condition Evaluation, and Correction, a workbook containing problems and exercises and a ruler. Workshops are scheduled to illustrate theory and applications. This course provides preparation for routine vibration analysis and condition evaluation.
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Dates:
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February 21-24, 2012: Fiesta Resort & Conference Center, Tempe, AZ
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May 15-18, 2012: Hilton Garden Inn-Westbelt, Houston, TX
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October 1-4, 2012: Emerson Process Mgmt. Center, Knoxville, TN
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November 6-9, 2012: Marriott Courtyard-Historic District, Charleston, SC
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Price:
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2012 Course: $1,400
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Optional: Certification Exam: $250
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If applicable:
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$75 Certification Fee - U.S.
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$125 Certification Fee - International
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Advanced Vibration Analysis (AVA)
Signal Processing, Dual-Channel, FFT and Vibration Control
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Overview:
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Trains professionals possessing 5+ years who have mastered the single-channel FFT analyzer or data collector and want to learn the additional analytical techniques possible with dual-channel FFT analysis and computer analysis.
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Prepares for solving difficult vibration problems
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Partially prepares for the Vibration Analyst Category IV certification examination
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Course Outline: |
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Signal Processing
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Signal/Noise Demonstration
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Workshop I: Signal Processing
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Introduction to the FFT
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Workshop II: FFT Basics and Filters
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FFT Topics
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Workshop III: Aliasing, Windows and Resolution
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FFT Accuracy
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Workshop IV: Window Function and Opera Spectra
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FFT Response
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Workshop V: FFT Response to Mechanically Generated Signals
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Torsional Vibration Analysis
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Time Series Averaging
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Workshop VI: Time Series Averaging
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Damping Measurement and Calculation
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Workshop VII: Damping Measurement
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Dual-Channel Basics
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Workshop VIII: Dual-Channel Analysis
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Modal Testing
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Workshop IX: Modal Testing
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Structural Case Histories
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Training Examination on Course Content (2 hours)
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Review of Training Exam
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Day Five: |
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OPTIONAL:Vibration Analyst Category IV Certification Exam offered following Day Four
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Materials:
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All registered attendees in the Advanced Vibration Analysis training course are provided class notes on signal processing, dual-channel analysis, and vibration control. A workbook containing problems and exercises for use during the class is also included. Workshops are scheduled to illustrate theory and applications. This course provides preparation for solving difficult vibration problems.
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Dates:
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Price:
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Course: $1,500
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Optional: Certification Exam: $250
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If applicable:
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$75 Certification Fee - U.S.
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$125 Certification Fee - International
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Advanced Vibration Control (AVC)
Isolation, Damping and Balancing Techniques
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Overview:
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Trains engineers and technicians with 5+ years in experience in machine vibrations and a familiarity with machine hardware
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Prepares for solving difficult vibration problems
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Partially prepares for the Vibration Analyst Category IV certification examination
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Course Outline: |
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Day One: |
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Transient Vibrations
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Workshop I: Transient Vibrations
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Forced Vibrations
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Workshop II: Forced Vibrations
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Vibration Control Methods
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Field and Shop Balancing Techniques
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Workshop III: Balancing Exercises
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Dealing with Resonance
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Workshop IV: Resonance
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Isloation
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Workshop V: Isolation
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Damping
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Workshop V: Damping
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Review
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Training Examination on Course Content (2 hours)
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Review of Training Exam
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Day Five: |
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OPTIONAL:Vibration Analyst Category IV Certification Exam offered following Day Four
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Materials:
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Participants in the Advanced Vibration Control training course are provided class notes, a workbook containing problems and exercises, and balancing tools. Workshops are scheduled to illustrate theory and applications. This course provides preparation for solving vibration problems.
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Dates:
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Price:
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Course: $1,500
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Optional: Certification Exam: $250
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If applicable:
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$75 Certification Fee - U.S.
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$125 Certification Fee - International
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Rotor Dynamics (RD)
Modeling, Measurement and Correction
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Overview: |
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Trains professionals possessing 5+ years who have mastered the single-channel FFT analyzer or data collector and want to learn the additional analytical techniques possible with dual-channel FFT analysis and computer analysis.
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Prepares for solving difficult vibration problems
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Partially prepares for the Vibration Analyst Category IV certification examination
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Course Outline: |
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Introduction to Rotor Dynamics
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Workshop I: Rotor Dynamics
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Understanding Journal Bearings
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Workshop II: Journal Bearings
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Rotor/Bearing Instalabilities
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Workshop III: Instabilities
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Rotor/Bearing Modeling
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Workshop IV: Modeling Lab
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Simple Engineering Calculations
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Workshop V: Natural Frequency and Vibration Response
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Computer Calculation Techniques
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Workshop VI: Modeling and Computation
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Modeling Industrial Machines
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Rotor Dynamic Model Validation
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Case Histories
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Training Examination on Course Content (2 hours)
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Review of Training Exam
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Day Five: |
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OPTIONAL:Vibration Analyst Category IV Certification Exam offered following Day Four (Saturday)
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Materials: |
Participants receive class notes, a workbook containing problems and exercises, and balancing tools, rulers, triangles. Participants are required to provide their own calculator and modeling programs – Datavib and RIMAP will be used in the sessions.
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Dates: |
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Price: |
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Course: $1,500
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Optional: Certification Exam: $250
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If applicable:
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$75 Certification Fee - U.S.
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$125 Certification Fee - International
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Shaft Alignment
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Shaft misalignment in rotating machinery is a basic cause of wear and failure in couplings, seals, shafts and bearings. Shaft misalignment typically displays no explicit symptoms until failure occurs.
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Instructs engineers and technicians with 5+ years of experience on a variety of alignment measurement methods and cost-effective techniques to correct misalignment and meet acceptable alignment criteria.
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Prepares for the Shaft Alignment Category II certification examination
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Course Outline: |
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Day One: |
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Overview of Machinery Alignment
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Misalignment Detection Methods
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Couplings and Acceptable Misalignment
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Preliminary Alignment Checks and Corrections
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Measuring Misalignment Overview
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Reverse Radial Method: Measurement Verification and Compensation
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Basics of Reverse Radial Alignment Modeling
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Reverse Radial Alignment Practice
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Basics of Face-Rim Alignment Modeling
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Face-Rim Alignment Practice
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Reverse Radial Alignment Mathematical Solutions
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Mathematical Solutions for Face-Rim Alignment
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Electromechanical and Electro-Optical Alignment Tooling
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Alignment Systems for Different Machinery
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Course Review
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Day Five: |
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OPTIONAL: Shaft Alignment Category II certification examination
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Participants receive Basic Shaft Alignment Workbook and Shaft Alignment Self-Study Guide.
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Course: TBD
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Certification Exam: TBD
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