Description

Learn from the experts!  Our 3-day seminar teaches you how to perform corrective field balancing. It is based on understanding rotor response theory, the accurate acquisition and analysis of data, and applying the best field methods for a given machine design. We thoroughly explain the nature of machinery unbalance and teach how to balance a rotor, without just “throwing a weight in.” And we strive for maximum interaction between instructors and students to insure each attendee gets the best possible value from the course.

We cover Single Plane, Multi-Plane, and Overhung Rotors. Discussions focus on the diagnostic techniques for each machine application. And we use graphical and numerical techniques, and place an emphasis on understanding and utilizing influence vector data to understand the rotor response. Case Histories are also presented to review common and unique field experiences, recommended field balancing procedures, cautions, and how to manage site expectations.

Workshops

We emphasize that attendees have extensive Hands-On experience through our Workshops, practicing on the supplied Rotor Kits, all while using the latest diagnostic instruments. In our seminars, you will not just sit there and listen to lectures and pre-conceived experiments. You will conduct your own experiments, generate your own data, and produce your own results!! That is how you learn effectively.

In-plant Balancing Exercises

Optional 4th & 5th days are available during in-plant seminars, to balance equipment at your facility. By doing this, we immediately reinforce the training, and help resolve problematic machines at your site. M&B will provide the analysis instrumentation, balancing instruction and oversight, while attendees field balance one or more machines.

Who Should Attend?

Rotating equipment engineers, OEM service engineers, vibration analysts and technicians, supervisors, and managers who are involved with machinery maintenance and reliability.

Prerequisites

1 – 3 years of vibration analysis experience and a working knowledge of data acquisition techniques & instrumentation is recommended. Previous balancing experience is not required.

Course Fees

Hotel Seminars (U.S.):  $1,175 per person.

Field Balancing Test & Certification (optional) – available on the last day of the course:  $200 per person.

On-site and international seminars are priced by quotation – please contact us for more information.

Optional fourth & fifth days for on-site balancing courses to balance a machines at your plant:  $1,500 flat daily fee.

Course Schedule

Click here for the current schedule. On-site seminars, hotel-based, and resort-based seminars can be scheduled at any time.

Balancing Multi-Plane Rotor Systems

• Data Acquisition & Analysis
• Analyzing Modal Responses
• Static & Couple Unbalance Review
• Choosing the Best Approach
• Graphical & Results Analysis

Workshop – Two Plane Balancing

Balancing Overhung Rotor Systems

• Data Acquisition & Analysis
• Static & Couple Unbalance
• Graphical Results Analysis
• Numerical Results Analysis

Workshop – Two Plane Balancing

Balancing Best Practices

• Documentation Requirements
• Transducer & Measurement Selection
• Transducer Mounting Locations
• Handling Resonances
• Dealing with Shaft Runout (proximity probe use)
• Thermal Vectors

Vibration and Balance Tolerances

• Vibration Tolerances & Recommended Specifications
• Balance Quality Grades:  ISO; API; Navy
• Residual Unbalance Tolerances
• Determining Residual Unbalance after Balancing

Case History Workshops

• Primary Air Fan (Balanced)
• Induced Draft Fan (Balanced)
• Main Turbine – Exciter (Balanced)
• Boiler Feed Pump (Realigned!)
• Gland Steam Exhauster Fan (Incorrect Flow!)

Machinery Balancing Certification Exam (optional)

In-Plant Balancing Example (optional)

One (1) piece of plant machinery can be balanced as a group exercise, with M&B providing oversight, analysis & recommendations. This requires one (1) full additional day, and coordination between site and M&B personnel for scheduling and efficient execution.

M&B provides technical training related to condition monitoring, vibration analysis, predictive maintenance, shaft alignment, and rotor balancing, all customized to your specific needs.

We provide seminars both on-site at your location, and off-site at hotels or other locations for centralized training. If you have questions on any training course, or would like a custom-designed course, please contact us.