Training Curriculum Manual (SQI-TRCM)

• The training curriculum manual begins with textbook and basic classroom training in the fundamentals of classic machinery vibration, transducers, monitoring, signal processing, analysis, etc; from beginner to upper intermediate levels. It is both hands-on and mathematically oriented, being appropriate for both technicians and engineers.
• A wide array of laboratory exercises to be conducted on the MFS to provide a truly experiential learning environment.
• Use as a basis for accelerated course preparation and the development of vibration training program.

Eccentric Rotor (M-ER-5/8)

• Learn the effects of rotor eccentricity on vibration spectra.
• Determine relationships between eccentricity and unbalance.
• Develop techniques to locate and correct the effects of eccentricity.
• Learn the effect of varying the mass moment of inertia on vibration amplitude.
• The kit consists of one aluminum rotor with an asymmetrically located center and one clamp collar.

Cocked Rotor (M-CR-5/8)

• Learn the effects of a sheave that has not been fitted to the shaft properly.
• Learn vibration signature of a cocked rotor.
• Develop methods to correct cocked rotor problems.
• Learn the effect of varying the mass moment of inertia on vibration amplitude.
• The kit consists of a cocked aluminum rotor (0.5 degree off-axis) and one clamp collar.

Coupling Type Set (M-CK-5/8)

• Learn the effects of coupling stiffness on rotor dynamics and vibration signature.
• Clarify the complexities of machinery shaft misalignment problems (spectral pattern for shaft misalignment is a strong function of coupling stiffness).
• The kit consists of one gear, one LoveJoy, one rubber, and one rigid steel coupling.

Centrally Bent Rotor Shaft for Balance Studies (ML-BRS-5/8)

• Demonstrate the signature of a bent shaft.
• Observe the difficulty associated with attempting to balance a rotor mounted on a bent shaft.
• Learn to cope with the alignment issues due to a bent shaft.
• The kit consists of one 5/8″ shaft centrally bent ~0.020″

Coupling-End Bent Rotor Shaft for Balance Studies (ML-CBRS-5/8)

• Investigate complicated vibration signature due to gyroscopic effects.
• Observe the difficulty associated with attempting to balance an overhung rotor on a bent shaft.
• Learn to cope with the alignment issues due to a bent shaft.
• The kit consists of one 5/8″ shaft coupling-end bent ~0.010″

Rolling Bearing Resonance/Critical Study Kit (ML-RSK-1/2)

• Study resonance and critical speed phenomena, at speeds below 2000 RPM to simulate real world operating conditions while improving safety. The standard shaft has a high resonance frequency, 7000 RPM or more depending on rotor positions.
• Study damaging effects of resonance and develop control methods.
• Relocate rotors and supports to study the effects of mass and stiffness on resonance frequencies and mode shapes.
• Study beating due to closely spaced modes.
• Study non-linear dynamics for chaos modeling.
• The kit consists of one 1/2″ shaft, three rotors, two rolling element bearings, and one coupling.

Sleeve Bearing Resonance Study Kit (M-SBK-1/2)

• Study resonance and critical speed phenomena in sleeve bearings.
• The kit consists of two customized grease-lubricated, babbitt lined sleeve bearings, two bearing pedestals, and various thickness plastic shims
• Requires M-RSK-1/2

5/8″ Bearing Loader (M-BL-5/8)

• Investigate bearing radial loading effects.
• Enhance the spectral amplitude of system.
• The kit consists of one 5/8″ bore loader weighting 11lb (5kg) and two clamp collars.

5/8″ Bearing Fault Kit (M-BFK-5/8)

• Learn waveform and spectra of classic bearing defects.
• Learn about signal processing issues such as averaging techniques, leakage, and spectral resolution on determining bearing faults.
• Perform experiments with increasing severity of defects.
• Determine why an ultra-high resolution spectrum is needed to diagnose a bearing fault when fault frequencies are located close to multiples rotational speed.
• Learn how a large signal can mask adjoining low amplitude signal due to spectra leakage.
• The kit consists of one inner race defect, one outer race defect, one with ball defect, and one combination of defects.

1″ Shaft Bearing Study Kit (M-BSK-1)

• Study bearing fault frequencies away from multiples rotational speed. The standard 3/4″ shaft exhibit fault frequencies close to multiples rotational speed, requiring ultra high resolution spectra to clearly identify bearing fault frequencies.
• Identify bearing fault frequencies in the presence of defects at multiples of shaft speed without using high-resolution spectra.
• Understand the signal processing issues such as averaging, spectral resolution, and leakage phenomena.
• The kit consists of two split bearing housings, two 1″ inside diameter bearings, one 1″ shaft, and one coupling.

1″ shaft Bearing Loader (Requires MR-BSK-1) (M-BL-1)

• Investigate bearing radial loading effects.
• Enhance the spectral amplitude of system.
• The kit consists of one 1″ bore loader weighting 11lb (5kg) and two clamp collars.

1″ shaft bearing fault kit (Requires MR-BSK-1) (M-BFK-1)

• Learn waveform and spectra of classic bearing defects.
• Learn about signal processing issues such as averaging techniques, leakage, and spectral resolution on determining bearing faults.
• Perform experiments with increasing severity of defects.
• Determine why an ultra-high resolution spectrum is needed to diagnose a bearing fault when fault frequencies are located close to multiples rotational speed.
• Learn how a large signal can mask adjoining low amplitude signal due to spectra leakage.
• The kit consists of one inner race defect, one outer race defect, one with ball defect, and one combination of defects.

Cocked Bearing Housing (M-CBM-5/8)

• Recognize the signature of a cocked bearing due to improper seating or due to inconsistent installation.
• The kit consists of one cocked bearing housing.

5/8″ Sleeve Bearing Resonance Study Kit (M-SBK-5/8)

• Investigate waveform and spectral recognition of worn or loose fitting bearings.
• Modify the clearance of the split bearings with plastic shims.
• Perform shaft orbital analysis.
• The kit consists of two customized grease-lubricated, babbitt lined sleeve bearings, two bearing pedestals, and various thickness plastic shims.

Crack Shaft Study Kit (ML-CSRK-5/8)

• Study the effects of crack on the natural frequencies and vibration behavior.
• Develop diagnostic technique to detect crack at early stage.
• Study crack propagation and breathing.
• Apply advanced signal processing techniques, such as wavelet, joint time-frequency analysis, time series analysis, to study the vibration caused by crack.
• The kit consists of one shaft with a 4 1/2″ 4-bolt flange connection to simulate crack, one shaft with slit crack and filler, and one shaft with a deep V-notch crack.

Fan Vibration Kit (M-FVK-5/8)

• Learn the sound and vibration signatures of fans.
• Study the effects of volumetric flow rate on pressure rise and fan vibration.
• Develop the noise and vibration control methods on fans.
• The kit consists of one six-blade paddle fan, one ten-blade paddle fan, one 12-blade axial fan, and one axial fan obstruction

Mechanical Rub Kit (M-MRK)

• Evaluate typical rub phenomena associated with a variety of materials under different angle, loading, and lubricant conditions.
• Experiment rubs on shaft or rotor.
• The kit consists of an adjustable spring-loader rub material holder and four different rub materials

Damped Bearing Housing Kit (Requires MR-SCK -3/4) (M-DBHK-1/2)

• Study bearing housing with a higher damping factor than the standard housing. Typical rolling element bearing systems are an all-metal structure with virtually no damping.
• Add damping to a standard rolling element bearing housing.
• Demonstrate the reduction in rotor resonance amplitude due to the installation of damping.
• The kit consists of two bearing housings and two 1/2″ bearings fitted with isolators.
• Requires M-RSK-1/2

Vertical and Horizontal Bearing Force Transducer for 1/2″ to 1″ Shafts (M-FTVH)

• Measure forces exerted on bearings due to coupling misalignment, rotor unbalance, belt misalignment, and belt tension.
• Establish quantitative tensions for drive belt studies.
• Learn to relate the vibration signature to forces associated with common malfunctions such as resonance and bearing faults. Learn phase relationship between force and vibration spectrum.
• Learn nature of rotor dynamic forces due to common defects.
• Witness 180 degree phase shift between heavy and high spots when rotor goes through a critical speed. Demonstrate how mass unbalance force quadruples when the speed is doubled, but vibration amplitude does not follow the same trend.
• Verify and refine your rotor dynamic models and enhance modeling skills.
• The kit consists of one transducer simultaneously measuring vertical and horizontal force and one matching signal conditioner.

PC Motor Control Kit (M-PCK)

• Operate MFS from remote location.
• Pre-program speed acceleration, deceleration, and length of run to meet exact requirements.
• The kit consists of PC software, one interface module to motor drive and cables.

Shaft Alignment Kit (M-ATK)

• Align shafts precisely with convenient and simple Windows alignment software.
• Accommodates 1/2″ to 1 1/4″ diameter shafts.
• The kit consists of two precision dial indicators, two mounting brackets/bars, one mirror, one set of feeler gauges, and instructions packaged in a rugged plastic case.