Introduction to
Plant Vibration Solutions

A Two and a Half Day Course
February 27-29, 2008
Antlers Hilton, Colorado Springs, Colorado

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course focuses primarily on structural vibration, merging failure analysis, analytical and test solutions.

The objectives of this course are as follows:

• Primary Objective: Provide an integral, analytical/test approach to solving field vibration problems with an emphasis on piping vibration issues.
• Secondary Objective: Provide a common language that supports clear understanding for both the analyst and the test engineer of what each needs to solve vibration problems.

Participants of this course will be mostly from the utility industry but several from will also be from the oil/gas and research sectors. There are plenty of case studies and opportunity for class discussion and presentation of current plant problems for the group to review. Participants are encouraged to bring any related problems to the course. The participants of prior courses have included stress analysts (mechanical/civil), metallurgists, field engineers, system engineers and vibration technicians.

COURSE OUTLINE

1. Introduction
Course objectives and course overview; General vibration facts and plant vibration issues

2. Optimum Vibration Problem Resolution Strategy
Root cause determination approach; Integration of analysis and test

3. Basic Vibration Theory
Terminology: sine waves, amplitude, frequency, phase.
Single DOF Parameters: stiffness, damping, and mass, Governing EOM
Multi degree-of-freedom system characteristics: mode shape and frequency

4. Vibration Test Fundamentals
Test specifications: frequency range, measured parameters, sensor locations, sensor types
Instrumentation concerns: linearity, range, bandwidth, installation, uncertainty analysis
Data acquisition: digital vs analog. Digital DAQ issues: amplitude resolution and aliasing.

5. Signal Processing
FFTs, windowing, filtering, digital integration, averaging, overlap, order tracking
 
6. Data Analysis Techniques
Data analysis: time history, frequency spectrum; Data statistics: peak, peak-to-peak, RMS

7. Vibration Causes and Data Interpretation
Imbalance: static, dynamic; Misalignment: parallel and angular; Bent or bowed shaft
Resonance and Critical speed; Damaged bearings; Gear problems; Fluid induced vibration

8. Case Studies
Case studies are presented that illustrate application of the course information. In addition, students are encouraged to present current plant problems for the class to work on.

COST
Cost is $995 per person. Price includes all course materials, continental breakfast and lunch each day.

Attendees are responsible for their own hotel reservations, air travel and ground transportation.

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ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS:

Karen K. Fujikawa, P.E., a Senior Associate at Structural Integrity, received her BSME and MSME from the University of California, Berkeley, and has 20 years of experience in engineering of nuclear power plant components. Ms. Fujikawa is an expert in the application of finite element analysis, dynamic, vibration, and fatigue analyses of nuclear components.

György Szász. Ph.D., Dr. Szasz has ten years of experience in dynamics and control, including analytical, computational, and experimental methods. Eight years of practical experience with machinery analysis, including vibration and modal analysis, structural health monitoring. He is particularly skilled in Matlab and LabView programming, experimental and field-testing methodologies, sensors, instrumentation, and digital signal processing techniques.