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TRAINING COURSE OVERVIEW

The purpose of all Vibration Institute Training Courses is to prepare you to be a better analyst.The courses will enable you to gain an 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. Experts have learned that cook book vibration analysis is of limited value because vibration problems seldom follow fixed patterns. Vibration Institute Training 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.

WHICH COURSE IS BEST FOR YOU?

The best course for you depends on your previous training and experiencevibration, mechanical, and electrical. It is recommended that individuals with less than two years of experience take the Introduction to Machinery Vibrations (IMV) course. It will help you prepare for the Vibration Analyst Category I certification examination. If you have more than two years of experience or have taken the IMV correspondence course, the Basic Machinery Vibrations (BMV) course is recommended. The BMV course helps you prepare for the Vibration Analyst Category II certification examination. The art and science of balancing are taught in the Balancing of Rotating Machinery (BRM) course. It should be taken after the BMV course. If you have had at least three years of experience in machinery vibrations, routinely use a data collector, and have taken the BMV course, the BMV correspondence course, or have a college degree, we recommend that you take the Machinery Vibration Analysis (MVA) course. This course will help you prepare for the Vibration Institutes certification examination for Vibration Analyst Category III. The Advanced Vibration Analysis (AVA) course, Advanced Vibration Control (AVC), and Rotor Dynamics and Balancing (RDB) are intended for analysts with more than five years of experience. This course is recommended for analysts 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. All of these courses are recommended for those preparing for the Vibration Analyst Category IV examination.

COURSE MATERIALS
Each registered attendee will receive a textbook, workbook, and training materials specific to their registered course for each Vibration Institute training class. These materials are intended to stimulate and assist in the learning process as well as provide a permanent source of information in the practice of machinery vibration analysis, balancing, and alignment.

TRAINING EXAMINATIONS
In accordance with ISO 18436:3 the Vibration Institute offers training examinations on course content on the final afternoon of the class (see course schedules). These examinations are designed to help you assess your knowledge and understanding of the course materials with regard to passing the certification examinations for Vibration Analyst Category I through Category IV. Each participant is given a score and a performance evaluation on the training examination immediately after it is administered on Friday afternoon.This information is intended to serve as an indicator of your technical strengths and weaknesses and as a study guide for the certification examinations given on Saturday.

ON-SITE COURSES
Any of the courses in this brochure can be given at your organization by one of our Vibration Institute instructors. The course can be customized to your needs and interests. Course fees are based on preparation time, number of lectures, travel expenses, and the number of sets of notes required. There is no limit to the number of individuals who can attend any course. If you would like additional information on any Vibration Institute training course, please contact the Institute directly at (630) 654-2254.

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS

The Vibration Institute automatically awards Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to registrants at any Institute training course. One CEU represents ten hours of classroom time and is not a mark of achievement.

INTRODUCTION to MACHINERY VIBRATIONS (IMV)

Continental breakfast is served each morning at 7:30 a.m. and lunch is scheduled at 12 noon each day along with morning and afternoon breaks. Workshops are scheduled to illustrate theory and applications. All registered attendees in the Introduction to Machinery Vibrations training course will receive notes, a workbook containing examples and workshop problems and a scientific calculator. This course provides preparation for plant data collection and limited analysis as well as for the certification examination for the Vibration Analyst Category I.

TUESDAY
7:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Registration/Continental Breakfast Vibration: Sources, Uses, Effects Background, definitions, sources, effects, uses, predictive maintenance, measurement concepts, equipment. Workshop I: Vibration Demonstration and Workshop Questions Basic Machinery Vibrations I Physics, units, properties, measurement conventions, motions, amplitude, frequencies, time, frequency, and orbital domains. Workshop II: Definitions, Terminology, Measurements, Demonstrations

WEDNESDAY
8:00 a.m. Basic Machinery Vibrations II Measures, conversions, analysis, excitation, natural frequencies, resonance, and critical speeds. Workshop III: Measure Analysis, Natural Frequencies, and Demonstrations Data Collection Physical observations, sensors, frequency spans, measures, triggering, sensor mounting and location, instruments. Workshop IV: Data Collection Demonstration and Workbook Questions.

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THURSDAY
8:00 a.m. Machine Knowledge Fault sources, frequencies, design and function of machines. Vibration Testing Periodic and permanent monitoring, machine analysis (fault and condition), acceptance testing. Workshop V: Vibration Testing Basic Spectrum Analysis Frequency identification and matching and procedures. Workshop VI: Spectrum Analysis and Demonstrations

FRIDAY
8:00 a.m. Common Machine Faults Mass unbalance, misalignment, looseness, bearing defects, and electrical defects. Workshop VII: Fault Analysis Vibration Severity Criteria, procedures, charts on housings, shafts, and bearings. Workshop VIII: Vibration Severity Course Review Training Examination on Course Content (1hour) Review of Training Exam

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To register for the Introduction to Machinery Vibrations (IMV) training course please complete the registration form in this brochure, visit www.vibinst.org or contact the Vibration Institute directly at [email protected] or (630) 654-2254.

BASIC MACHINERY VIBRATIONS (BMV)

Continental breakfast is served each morning at 7:30 a.m. and lunches are scheduled at 12 noon each day along with morning and afternoon breaks. Workshops are scheduled to illustrate theory and applications. All registered attendees in the Basic Machinery Vibrations training course will receive the textbook, Basic Machinery Vibrations, a workbook containing examples and workshop problems, and a scientific calculator. This course provides preparation for plant data collection and vibration analysis as well as for the certification examination for the Vibration Analyst Category II.

TUESDAY
7:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Registration/Continental Breakfast Machinery Vibrations I Period, frequency, amplitude, phase, measures, and conversions. Machinery Vibrations II Analysis, units, natural frequencies, forcing frequencies, resonance, critical speeds, and damping. Workshop I: Machinery Vibrations Period, frequency and amplitude. Workshop II: Basic Vibrations

WEDNESDAY
8:00 a.m. Data Collector Setup I Measure selection; frequency spans; time, frequency, and orbital displays. Transducers Proximity probes, accelerometers, optical pickups, selection, location, and mounting. Workshop III: Data Acquisition Data Collector Setup II Data sampling, triggering, window selection, resolution, dynamic range, and averaging. Basic Analysis Techniques Orders, spectrum analysis direct frequency, side bands. Workshop IV: Data Processing

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THURSDAY
8:00 a.m. Analysis of Operating Speed Faults Orders, mass unbalance, misalignment, looseness, distortion, rubs, resonance, bearing wear, and case histories. Gear and Bearing Analysis Measurement methods, frequencies, analysis techniques, and case histories. Motors, Fans, and Pumps Basics, frequencies, techniques, and analysis. Workshop V: Fault Analysis Evaluation of Machine Condition Measures, procedures, severity charts, and alarm settings. Workshop VI: Condition Evaluation

FRIDAY
8:00 a.m. Machine Testing Test plans, impact testing, and acceptance testing. Periodic Monitoring Screening, alarm setup, frequency of measurement, trending, and reports. Alignment and Balancing Fundamental aspects of single-plane balancing and shaft alignment. Workshop VII: Machine Analysis Training Examination on Course Content (1.5 hours) Review of Training Examination

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To register for Basic Machinery Vibrations (BMV) training course please complete the registration form in this brochure, visit www.vibinst.org or contact the Vibration Institute directly at [email protected] or (630) 654-2254.

MACHINERY VIBRATION ANALYSIS (MVA)

Continental breakfast is served each morning at 7:30 a.m. and lunches are scheduled at 12 noon each day along with morning and afternoon breaks. Workshops are scheduled to illustrate theory and applications. All registered attendees in the Machinery Vibration Analysis training course are provided the two-volume text, Machinery Vibration Analysis: Diagnostics, Condition Evaluation, and Correction, and a workbook containing problems and exercises. This course provides preparation for routine vibration analysis and condition evaluation as well as for the certification examination for Vibration Analyst Category III. It is strongly recommended that individuals review the BMV text Basic Machinery Vibrations before attending the MVA course.

TUESDAY
7:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Registration/Continental Breakfast Machinery Vibration Review Natural frequency, mode shape, resonance, critical speed, damping, instability sampling time, resolution, windows, and dynamic range. Time and Frequency Analysis I Display, use, and analysis of time domain, FFT analysis, modulation, clipping, pulsation, beats, side bands, spectrum shape, synchronous and nonsynchronous signals, and case histories. Time and Frequency Analysis II Phase and Orbit Analysis Phase measurement and analysis, orbit evaluation, loop rules, orbit analysis, case histories. Workshop I: Machinery Vibration Analysis Techniques

WEDNESDAY
8:00 a.m. Resonance and Critical Speed Testing Interference diagrams, analyzer setup for impact and transient tests, test procedures, Bod/polar plot evaluation, and case histories. Machine Condition Evaluation Criteria, levels, maintenance actions, standards, evaluation of overall band, spectral, orbital, and time waveform, setting alarms, and examples. Basic Vibration Control Isolation, damping, resonance elimination, concepts, hardware, foundations, and pedestals. Field Balancing Techniques Single-plane, trial weight size and location, balance sensitivity, and phase lag. Workshop II: Balancing Exercises Workshop III:Vibration Control and Correction

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THURSDAY
8:00 a.m. Condition Monitoring Objectives, program development, permanent and periodic monitoring, and alternative techniques. Rolling Element Bearing Analysis Analytic techniques, identification of defects on balls/cages/races, corrosion, fatigue, excessive clearance, lack of lubrication, demodulation methods, condition evaluation. Operating Speed Diagnostics Unbalance, sub-synchronous instability, coupling problems, misalignment, oil whirl/whip, mechanical looseness, rubs, rotor bow, resonance, fluidfilm bearings, and condition evaluation. Pumps, Fans, Blowers, and Compressors Pump impeller/casing/ piping vibrations, natural frequencies, clearances, re-circulation cavitation, performance curves, impellers, casings, shafts, foundations, isolated bases, piping, ducting, structural/ acoustic resonance.

FRIDAY
8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Workshop IV: Machine Analysis Motor and Generator Diagnostics Mechanisms, vibration/ current measurements, stator/rotor faults, shorted end rings, broken rotor bars, air-gap variation, and variable-speed motors. Gears and Gearboxes Measurement and analysis, gear mesh, cracked/broken/ chipped teeth, gearbox evaluation. Workshop V: Fault and Condition Exercises Training Examination on Course Content (2 hours) Review of Training Examination

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To register for Machinery Vibrations Analysis (MVA) training course please complete the registration form in this brochure, visit www.vibinst.org or contact the Vibration Institute directly at [email protected] or (630) 654-2254.

ADVANCED VIBRATION ANALYSIS (AVA)

Signal Processing, Dual-Channel, FFT, and Vibration Control
Continental breakfast is served each morning at 7:30 a.m. and lunches are scheduled at 12 noon each day along with morning and afternoon breaks. Workshops are scheduled to illustrate theory and applications. All registered attendees in the Advanced Vibration Analysis training course are provided notes on signal processing, dual-channel analysis, and FFT theory . A workbook containing problems and exercises for use during the class is also included. This course provides preparation for solving difficult vibration problems as well as partial preparation for the certification examination for Vibration Analyst Category IV.

TUESDAY
7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Registration/Continental Breakfast Signal Processing RMS, coherent and noncoherent signals, peak detection, vector addition, filters, signal-to-signal noise ratio, and FFT calculations. Signal/Noise Demonstration Workshop I: Signal Processing Introduction to the FFT A/D converters, dynamic range, FFT batch process, buffer fill times, averaging and overlap. Workshop II: FFT Basics and Filters FFT Topics Aliasing, windows, resolution, and demonstrations. Workshop III: Aliasing, Windows, and Resolution

WEDNESDAY
8:30 a.m. FFT Accuracy Side-lobe areas, accuracy of rectangular, Hanning, and flat-top windows, window resolution, order spectra, correction of amplitude and frequency from bin location. Workshop IV: Window Function and Order Spectra Beats and Modulation Time domain of digitized signals, beats, AM and FM modulation, suppressed carrier signals and enveloping, and case histories. Workshop V: Beats and Modulation Time Series Averaging Frequency synthesizers, averaging one signal and noise, averaging two signals, effect of synchronous time averaging on bearing defects and modulation, digital filters and the FFT as a brick wall filter, and case histories of synchronous timer averaging. Workshop VI: Time Series Averaging

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8:30 a.m. Dual-Channel Basics Test methods, transfer functions, coherence, mass/spring model, real and imaginary displays, Nyquist and Bod plots, basic mode shapes, and operating deflection shapes. Workshop VII: Dual-Channel Analysis Damping Measurement and Calculation Half-power, real or imaginary plots, slope of phase shift, log decrement, dB decay of waterfall data, and demonstrations. Workshop VIII: Damping Measurement

FRIDAY
8:30 a.m. Modal Testing Testing, analysis, natural frequencies, damping, and modes. Structural Measurements Vertical pumps, machine supports, floors, phase leads, turbine blades and fans, axial resonance on motors with sleeve bearings. Workshop IX: Modal Testing Training Examination on Course Content (2 hours) Review of Training Examination

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To register for Advanced Vibration Analysis (AVA) training course please complete the registration form in this brochure, visit www.vibinst.org or contact the Vibration Institute directly at [email protected] or (630) 654-2254.

BALANCING of ROTATING MACHINERY (BRM)

Continental breakfast is served each morning at 7:30 a.m. and lunches are scheduled at 12 noon each day along with morning and afternoon breaks. Workshops are scheduled to illustrate theory and applications. 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. Registrants are welcome to bring their equipment for the hands-on balancing exercises.

TUESDAY
7:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Registration/Continental Breakfast Basic Aspects of Machine Balancing Purpose, mass unbalance force and causes, rotor classification, techniques, equipment, pre-balancing checks, critical speeds, trial weight selection/placement, and pitfalls. Vibration Testing and Analysis Amplitude and phase measurements, orbits, Bod plots, polar plots, casing and proximity probe measurements, whirling, transient testing, and vibration analysis. Single-Plane Balancing Techniques Vector and four-run methods, critical speeds, modes, heavy spot high-spot relationship, balance sensitivity, phase lag, trial weight selection, weight splitting, criteria and standards. Workshop I: Balancing Topics Class exercises on basic principles.

WEDNESDAY
8:00 a.m. Workshop II: Single-Plane Balancing Hands-on exercises using a rotor kit, vector method, single-plane balancing. Registrants can bring an instrument or use the Institutes equipment. Two-Plane Balancing Techniques Influence coefficient and static/couple methods, calculator and graphical methods, and one-shot balancing-single plane. Workshop III: Two-Plane Balancing Vector methods, critical speeds, modes, heavy spot high-spot relationship, balance sensitivity, phase lag, trial weight selection, weight splitting, criteria, and standards. Workshop IV: Two-Plane Balancing Static-couple method, class exercises.

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8:00 a.m. Workshop V: Two-Plane Balancing Class exercises. Workshop VI: Two-Plane Balancing Coefficients Class exercises. Turbine/Generator Balancing Procedures, static/couple method, influence coefficient method, plane/sensor selections, and strategy for least runs. Roll Balancing Weight placement, critical speeds, and bow effects.

FRIDAY
8:00 a.m. Fan Balancing Balancing techniques (singleand two-plane), overhung fans, balance sensitivity, critical speeds, and case histories. Shop Balancing Techniques Sensor selection, plane selection and procedures. Balancing Case Histories Balancing in the field, procedures, strategies, and pitfalls. Training Examination on Course Content (1.5 hours) Review of Training Examination

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To register for Balancing of Rotating Machinery (BRM) training course please complete the registration form in this brochure, visit www.vibinst.org or contact the Vibration Institute directly at [email protected] or (630) 654-2254.

ADVANCED VIBRATION CONTROL (AVC)

Isolation, Damping, and Balancing Techniques
Continental breakfast is served each morning at 7:30 a.m. and lunches are scheduled at 12 noon each day along with morning and afternoon breaks. Workshops are scheduled to illustrate theory and applications. Participants in the Advanced Vibration Control training course are provided class notes, a workbook containing problems and exercises, and balancing tools. This course provides preparation for solving vibration problems as well as partial preparation for the certification examination for Vibration Analyst Category IV.

TUESDAY
7:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Registration/Continental Breakfast Transient Vibrations Damped and undamped free vibrations, impact testing, log decrement calculation, and natural frequency calculation. Workshop I: Transient Vibrations Forced Vibrations Constant and unbalanced forced response, damping analysis, base motion response, critical speeds, modes, mass unbalance response, rotor bow, gyroscopic effects, torque effects, support and rotor stiffness asymmetry, cracked rotor, oil whirl/whip, hysteresis, and trapped fluid. Workshop II: Forced Vibrations

WEDNESDAY
8:00 a.m. Vibration Control Methods Isolation, tuning, damping, isolator selection, dynamic absorber design, and case histories. Workshop III: Vibration Control Understanding Journal Bearings Advantages, lubrication basics, materials, design, and types. Workshop IV: Journal Bearings

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8:00 a.m. A Machinery Users Guide to Practical Lateral Rotor Dynamics Simple models, modal mass, mode shapes, critical speed map, geometry effects, unbalance response, and stability analysis. Field and Shop Balancing Techniques Techniques, strategy, transient testing, influence coefficient and static/couple methods, shop balancing, and balancing limits. Workshop V: Balancing Exercises Participants are welcome to bring their data collectors or use equipment provided by the Institute.

FRIDAY
8:00 a.m. Rotor Dynamics: A Tool for Solving Vibration Problems Basic case-bearing clearance, load-bearing unbalance response and stability. Case Histories: Rotor Dynamics Workshop VI Review Training Examination on Course Content (2 hours) Review of Training Examination

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To register for the Advanced Vibration Control (AVC) training course please complete the registration form in this brochure, visit www.vibinst.org or contact the Vibration Institute directly at [email protected] or (630) 654-2254.

ROTOR DYNAMICS AND BALANCING (RDB)

Modeling, Measurement, and Correction
Continental breakfast is served each morning at 7:30 a.m. and lunches are scheduled at 12 noon each day along with morning and afternoon breaks. Workshops are scheduled to illustrate theory and applications. Participants in the Rotor Dynamics and Balancing training course are provided class notes, a workbook containing problems and exercises, and balancing tools. This course provides preparation for solving vibration problems as well as partial preparation for the certification examination for Vibration Analyst Category IV.

TUESDAY
7:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Registration/Continental Breakfast Introduction to Rotor Dynamics Rotor types, natural frequencies, modes, critical speeds, mass unbalance response, whirling, rotor bow, gyroscopic effects, torque, support stiffness asymmetry, rotor stiffness asymmetry, cracked rotor, instabilities, oil whirl/whip, and aerodynamic cross coupling. Workshop I: Rotor Dynamics Rotor-Dynamic Measurement/Analysis Test techniques, data acquisition, Bod plots, polar plots, and lag angle estimation. Rotor/Bearing Instabilities Bearing and rotor mechanisms, parametric instability, and case histories.

WEDNESDAY
8:00 a.m. Rotor/Bearing Modeling Modeling techniques, discrete mass/stiffness models, distributed parameter models, rolling element and fluid-film bearing stiffness and damping, mass allocation, computer program interface, and examples. Workshop II: Modeling Lab Simple Engineering Calculations Stiffness, mass, influence coefficients, natural frequency formulas, and examples. Workshop III: Natural Frequency and Unbalance Response

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THURSDAY
8:00 a.m. Computer Calculation Techniques Application of models to computer programs, forces, and damping. Workshop IV: Modeling and Computation Rotor-Dynamic Model Validation Transient tests, two-channel tests, and applications. Two-Plane Balancing Techniques Vector methods, trial weight selection, influence coefficient and static/couple methods, balance coefficients, one-shot method. Workshop V: Field Balancing Application Hands-on balancing using a rotor kit.

FRIDAY
8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Workshop VI: Balancing Exercises Turbine Generator Balancing Static/couple method, trial weights, balancing strategy, and case histories. Training Examination on Course Content (2 hours) Review of Training Examination

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To register for the Rotor Dynamics and Balancing (RDB) training course please complete the registration form in this brochure, visit www.vibinst.org or contact the Vibration Institute directly at [email protected] or (630) 654-2254.

CORRESPONDENCE COURSES
Training through self-study is also provided by the Vibration Institute for the following subjects:
Introduction to Machinery Vibrations Basic Machinery Vibrations Machinery Vibration Analysis Rotor Dynamics and Balancing Advanced Vibration Analysis Advanced Vibration Control

For each course, the participant is provided study notes, workbook, and study guide. The textbook covers the principles, procedures, example problems, and case histories in machinery vibration analysis, rotor dynamics and balancing, and advanced vibration control. The workbook contains practical industrial problems and exercises designed to provide the participant training in basic principles of the subject as well as some experience in solving problems. The study guide is divided into lessons that lead the participant through the material in an organized manner. Each lesson contains a reading assignment in the textbook that is followed by assigned problems in the workbook. The participant is expected to return the workbook to the Institute at periodic intervals for review and help with challenging problems. Contact the Institute by e-mail or phone for assistance and clarification of technical concepts. Upon completion of a correspondence course the participant receives a Certificate of Completion including CEUs. Correspondence courses also provide training points toward re-certification as a Vibration Analyst. In addition, they satisfy necessary prerequisites for scheduled Vibration Institute training courses. For additional details please contact at the Institute (630) 6542254 or e-mail at [email protected].

SPEAKERS
Speakers for Vibration Institute courses have played an important role in the development and application of vibration technology and have the ability to communicate their knowledge to others. Our speakers draw on their extensive industrial experience for case histories and examples to illustrate measurement and computational techniques. All are certified by the Vibration Institute as Category IV Vibration Analyst.
NELSON L. BAXTER is President of ABM Technical Services, Inc. and co-founder of Machinery Health Monitoring and Electromechanical Diagnostic Services. His 25 years of experience in the utilities industry include trouble-shooting rotating equipment, structural testing, and balancing. Baxter holds an M.S. in Nuclear Engineering from Purdue University. He is a member of the Institutes Board of Directors and ASME. WILLIAM BRANCA is Technical Director of Renewable Energy Systems. He was previously Director of Engineering for TECOWestinghouse Motor Company. Branca has more than 20 years of experience in the vibration analysis of rotating equipment. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Clarkson University and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Buffalo. He is a registered professional Engineer in the state of Texas and a member of ASME. KEVIN R. GUY is President of Delaware Analysis Services, Inc. He was a Senior Production Engineer at the Gibson Generating Plant, PSI, where he was supervisor of the predictive maintenance department. Guy has more than 25 years of experience in vibration analysis. He holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Purdue University. Guy is a member of the Institutes Board of Directors and ASME. RAY KELM is owner of Kelm Engineering in Danbury, Texas. The company specializes in numerical modeling and field testing of dynamic systems including rotating, reciprocating, and static machines. He has 25 years of experience in the petrochemical industry and consulting. Kelm holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University and an M.S. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of Virginia. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas and a member of the Institutes Board of Directors.

MALCOLM E. LEADER is owner of Applied Machinery Dynamics. He has more than 30 years of experience in modal testing, vibration control, and analyzing problems in rotating equipment. Leader holds an M.S in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Virginia. He was a Senior Engineer in the Central Engineering Division at Monsanto. Leader is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas and a member of the Institutes Board of Directors and ASME. JACK D. PETERS is a Regional Manager for Connection Technology Center, Inc. (CTC). His responsibilities include Asia, Pacific Rim, Canada, and South Africa. Peters has more than 25 years of experience in analyzing vibration problems, including those of process manufacturing machines for photographic films and papers. He holds an AOS degree from Alfred Agricultural & Technical College and an AAS degree from Monroe Community College.

DAVID B. SZROM is President of Mechanical Consultants, Inc. A graduate of Purdue University, he has more than 25 years of experience in manufacturing, maintenance and engineering. He has developed vibration analysis techniques. He has developed vibration analysis techniques and procedures for assessment of machine condition and for fault diagnosis. Mr. Szrom is a member of the Institutes Board of Directors.

HOTELS
Attendees are responsible to make their own hotel reservation. The Institute reserves blocks of rooms at the hotels in which Introduction to Machinery Vibrations (IMV), Basic Machinery Vibrations (BMV), Machinery Vibration Analysis (MVA), Balancing of Rotating Machinery (BRM), Advanced Vibration Control (AVC), and Rotor Dynamics and Balancing (RDB) courses are scheduled. These rooms are held for the Institute until one month before a course begins. If you need accommodations, please contact the hotel directly and inform them that you are attending an Institute-sponsored course to receive the special room rate. The only exception to this policy are courses scheduled for Graves Mountain Lodge in April and September. You must make your room/board reservation directly with the Institute and pay in advance or guarantee payment with a credit card. Directions to the Lodge are sent to registrants.
FIESTA RESORT CONFERENCE CENTER 2100 South Priest Drive Tempe, AZ 85282 480.967.1441; fax: 480.967.0224 Rate: $145 February 15-18, 2011 Course(s): BMV, MVA GRAVES MOUNTAIN LODGE Route 670 Syria, VA 22743 Rates: contact the Institute April 12-15, 2011 Course(s): IMV, AVA September 27-30, 2011 Course(s): BMV, RDB HILTON GARDEN INN HOUSTON WESTBELT 6855 W. Sam Houston Parkway S. Houston, TX 77072 713.270.6100; fax: 713.270.6128 Rate: $129 s/d May 17-20, 2011 Course(s): BMV, MVA THE MENGER HOTEL 204 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210.223.4361 June 21-24, 2011 Course: IMV (in conjunction with the 2011 NTT Symposium) HOLIDAY INN 7800 South Kingery Highway Willowbrook, IL 60527 630.325.6400; fax: 630.325.2362 Rates: $89s/$99d July 26-29, 2011 Course(s): BMV, MVA, AVC HOLIDAY INN HOTEL & SUITES/BOSTON PEABODY One Newberry Street Peabody, MA 01960 978.535.4600; fax: 978.535.8238 Rate: $109 Aug. 30-Sept. 2, 2011 Course(s): IMV, BRM THE WILLIAM TELL INN 6201 Joliet Road Countryside, IL 60525 708.354.4200 x 570 fax: 708.354.1802 Rate: $92 s/d November 15-18, 2011 Course(s): IMV, MVA HOLIDAY INN SAN FRANCISCO Civic Center 50 Eighth Street San Francisco, CA 94103 877.252.1169 Rate: $100 December 13-16, 2011 Course(s): BMV, MVA

AIRLINE TRAVEL
The Vibration Institute is not responsible for the purchase of non-refundable airline tickets or the cancellation/charge fees associated with canceling a flight. Please confirm that the course will be held before purchasing airline tickets. The Vibration Institute retains the right to cancel a course until three weeks before the first day of the scheduled class.

REGISTRATION
The registration fee covers the cost of all sessions, demonstrations, luncheons, breaks, and course notes/materials. Please register with the Institute in advance of your course by using the registration form in this brochure or via the Institutes Website. Participants will receive confirmation of registration by e-mail. Make checks payable to the Vibration Institute. Cancellation of a course registration will be honored, less a $75 adminstrative fee, provided written notification is received by the Institute office via mail or e-mail no later than eight calendar days before the first day of each training course. A $200 administrative fee will be charged for cancellations received after that date. Please contact the Vibration Institute staff directly regarding discounts for multiple registrations from the same organization.

2011 SHORT COURSES SCHEDULE

INTRODUCTION to MACHINERY VIBRATIONS (IMV) April 12-15 Graves Mountain Lodge, Syria, VA June 21-24 The Menger Hotel, San Antonio, TX Aug. 30-Sept.2 Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Peabody, MA November 15-18 The William Tell Inn, Countryside, IL BASIC MACHINERY VIBRATIONS (BMV) February 15-18 Fiesta Resort Conference Center, Tempe, AZ May 17-20 Hilton Garden Inn Houston Westbelt, TX July 26-29 Holiday Inn, Willowbrook, IL September 27-30 Graves Mountain Lodge, Syria, VA December 13-16 Holiday Inn San Francisco Civic Center, CA BALANCING of ROTATING MACHINERY (BRM) Aug. 30-Sept.2 Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Peabody, MA MACHINERY VIBRATION ANALYSIS (MVA) February 15-18 Fiesta Resort Conference Center, Tempe, AZ May 17-20 Hilton Garden Inn Houston Westbelt, TX July 26-29 Holiday Inn, Willowbrook, IL November 15-18 The William Tell Inn, Countryside, IL December 13-16 Holiday Inn San Francisco Civic Center, CA ADVANCED VIBRATION ANALYSIS (AVA) April 12-15 Graves Mountain Lodge, Syria, VA ADVANCED VIBRATION CONTROL (AVC) July 26-29 Holiday Inn, Willowbrook, IL ROTOR DYNAMICS & BALANCING (RDB) September 27-30 Graves Mountain Lodge, Syria, VA

2011 Training Course REGISTRATION FORM

Name: Title/Position: Company: Address: City/State/Zip: Phone: E-mail: Fax:

2011 Vibration Institute Training Course you are attending (check all that apply):
INTRODUCTION to MACHINERY VIBRATIONS (IMV) Registration Fee $975 Syria, VA, April 12-15 Peabody, MA, Aug. 30-Sept. 2 San Antonio, TX, June 21-24 Countryside, IL, November 15-18 BASIC MACHINERY VIBRATIONS (BMV) Registration Fee $ 1,150 Tempe, AZ, February 15-18 Syria, VA, September 27-30 Houston, TX, May 17-20 San Francisco, CA, December, 13-16 Willowbrook, IL, July 26-29 BALANCING of ROTATING MACHINERY (BRM) Registration Fee $1,350 Peabody, MA, Aug, 30-Sept. 2 MACHINERY VIBRATION ANALYSIS (MVA) Registration Fee $1,350 Tempe, AZ, February 15-18 Countryside, IL, November 15-18 Houston, TX, May 17-20 San Francisco, CA, December 13-16 Willowbrook, IL, July 26-29 ADVANCED VIBRATION ANALYSIS (AVA) Registration Fee $1,450 Syria, VA, April 12-15 ADVANCED VIBRATION CONTROL (AVC) Registration Fee $1,450 Willowbrook, IL, July 26-29 ROTOR DYNAMICS & BALANCING (RDB) Registration Fee $1,450 Syria, VA., September 27-30 CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION $250/Annual Fee, $75 U.S./$120 Foreign Vibration Analyst Category I Vibration Analyst Category III Vibration Analyst Category II Vibration Analyst Category IV METHOD of PAYMENT Check enclosed Purchase order #: ______________ Credit card: telephone or Website Only Invoice (U.S. and Canada only)

Mail or fax this form to the Institute or register at www.vibinst.org

Vibration Institute 6262 South Kingery Highway, Suite 212 Willowbrook, IL 60527
Telephone: 630.654.2254; Fax: 630.654.2271 E-mail: [email protected]

VIBRATION INSTITUTE
6262 South Kingery Highway, Suite 212 Willowbrook, Illinois 60527 Telephone: 630.654.2254 Fax: 630.654.2271 www.vibinst.org

TRAINING COURSE SITES for 2011 Tempe, Arizona Syria, Virginia Houston, Texas Willowbrook, Illinois San Antonio, Texas Countryside, Illinois Peabody, Massachusetts San Francisco, California