Training on Machine Fault Simulator by SpectraQuest

Learning Machine Vibration Analysis using
SpectraQuest Machinery Fault Simulators

COURSE OBJECTIVE:
The objectives of this course are:

To develop an understanding of how to configure, setup, and design experiments using the SpectraQuest Machinery Fault Simulator (MFS) to support controlled vibration studies; and
To provide tools and techniques for analyzing and correcting machinery malfunction.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The following issues will be addressed:

The basics of experimental design;
Instrumentation and wiring of the MFS to collect appropriate data;
Shaft alignment and balancing basics;
The correct mounting of transducers, configuring the machine for various studies including misalignment, unbalance, rolling element and sleeve bearing faults, resonance, belt drive issues, gearing defects, induction motor defects, reciprocating issues, etc;
Data collection and the display of waveforms and spectra using VibraQuest software;
Transient study procedure (startup and coastdown);
Impact test procedure;
Fault introduction to components;
Signal processing overview and advanced analysis technique; and
Damping and application.

This "hands-on" course is intended to make customers not only familiar with but also comfortable in the application of the MFS and other SpectraQuest simulators. It is performed in a classroom setting with workstations arranged in a client/server setting for configuration of controlled experiments. Students will be placed in groups to aquire data from different experiments and share their analysis with each other for enhanced discussion. Workstations will consist of access to an MFS and other simulators, a variety of fault kits, a 16-channel data acquisition system, software for simulating signal processing concepts, training and data analysis software, sensors, cables, and necessary accessories such as a tachometer, strobe, etc. All PCs will be networked for an open exchange of data and enhanced discussion.

Throughout the course, tutorials will be provided on the following topics:

Basics of signal processing;
Wavelet transform and application for fault diagnosis; and
Damping and vibration control.

COURSE LENGTH:	3-day course (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
COURSE FEE:	$1,195.00 per person before September 5, 2008; $1,295.00 thereafter (The prices include breakfast, coffee break, three lunches, and one dinner.) Attendees will get free copy of Vibration Fundamentals and Simulation software ($495 value).
COURSE DATES:	October 1 - 3 2008
COURSE LOCATION:	Holiday Inn Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia USA
INSTRUCTORS:	Suri Ganeriwala, Ph.D., and Eric Li, Ph.D., who both have extensive industrial and academic experience