Rotordynamics Training
Fundamentals of Rotordynamics for End-Users & Manufacturers
BRG's 5-day short course is designed to educate end-users and manufacturers on the basic principles of rotordynamics including lateral and torsional dynamics. The course emphasizes hands-on exercises and real-life case studies rather than equations and higher-level math.
Course Topics
The short course will include the following subjects, among others:
Rotor modeling for lateral & torsional dynamics
Shop & field balancing
Case histories of oil whirl & shaft whip rotor instabilities
Labyrinth, honeycomb & hole pattern seal dynamics
Modeling & testing of pedestal & support dynamics
Operation, design & application of squeeze film dampers
Synchronous instability case histories due to Morton effect
API vibration and rotordynamic specifications
Fixed geometry & tilting pad bearing operation, design & application case histories
Dynamics of active magnetic bearings & application case histories
Compressor oil seal & centrifugal pump wear ring dynamics
Coupled lateral-torsional vibration & analysis of trains with gearboxes
Practical Applications
BRG's training team has a wealth of knowledge applicable to such machinery as:
Centrifugal & axial flow pumps & compressors
Turboexpanders
Steam & gas turbines
Electric motors & generators
Gearboxes
These machinery types are common in such industries as:
Power generation
Refining and chemicals
Oil and natural gas
Aerospace
Defense
Course Instructors
The team of course instructors has a unique blend of end-user, manufacturer and R&D backgrounds, allowing them to be unusually adept at making complex concepts accessible to personnel with a wide range of education and experience. The team of instructors includes:
Nathan K. Brown
James M. Byrne
C. Hunter Cloud
Minhui He
John A. Kocur, Jr.
Eric H. Maslen
José A. Vázquez