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Journal Bearing Analysis Techniques

Description

In this course students will learn the basic principles of journal bearing design in order to apply analysis techniques using time waveform, FFT spectra, orbits, shaft centerline plots, and load path plots. Accelerometer and proximity probe vibration data as well as dynamic strain data are covered.

Actual case studies are reviewed to demonstrate each of the discussed principles.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand bearing design theory and how it applies to troubleshooting
  • Understand basic rotor dynamic theory and how it applies to troubleshooting
  • Know how to collect the data necessary to plot a proper orbit
  • Understand the value of filtered and unfiltered orbits

Student Reviews

There are not many that offer the professional education qualities and practical real world experience. You are among the Vibration elite like Jim Berry, PE, Ron Eshleman, Ralph Buscarello, Robert C. Eisenmann, Art Crawford and Charles Jackson. (Only the bolded names are still with us.)

Thank you for all you do to advance industry – and congratulations on the new technology to replace prox probes – I know you will be amazingly successful and the market will respond.

Terrence O

Sep, 8th. 2020

Reviewed Instructor(s)

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Mitch Stansloski

CEO, PhD., P.E.

I appreciate the enthusiasm and wealth of knowledge that Mitch delivered in the short, two-day class. I have attended many training sessions from multiple providers, I have a Category 3 certification from the Vibration Institute, and a Category 4 certification from Technical Associates and I have been through several classes at Emerson Process Management’s training facility. In short, I have been fortunate enough to sit in front of some of the most brilliant minds in the vibration industry.

I can honestly say that I enjoyed listening to Mitch speak to our small class more than any I have attended in my 16 years as an aspiring vibration analyst. Being intelligent and being able to convey that knowledge to a classroom full of people is two totally different things. Mitch does just that, and probably better than anyone I have ever had the pleasure of sitting in front of.

Ivan Taylor, Sr. Maintenance Reliability Tech, Tronox

Jun, 9th. 2020

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Mitch Stansloski

CEO, PhD., P.E.

I wanted to let you know that the Journal bearing class that I attended on June 9th and 10th was on of the very best classes that I have ever attended. It was a real world class with a journal bearing rotor kit that allowed for real time comparisons of each type of sensor under different operating conditions. What makes this class so effective is not just the in class study of theory on why journal bearing react the way they do but the ability to go out to the shop and observe on the rotor kit what was covered in class. This I believe is the missing link in a lot of training. For a field person such as myself to see first hand how each type of sensor is used and how that information is displayed in real time is invaluable. I would highly recommend anyone who works in the field with journal bearing to attend this class and gain the first- hand knowledge of the theories and principles of journal bearings in action. Mitch has the unique ability to make a very complex subject understandable and his wealth of knowledge and experience is I believe second to none. In closing awesome class for anyone working with journal bearings and rotor dynamics.

Jim Starner, Equipment Condition Specialist, Operating Engineering Group, Energy Supply Department, Colorado Springs Utilities

Jun, 9th. 2020

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Mitch Stansloski

CEO, PhD., P.E.

I enjoyed the Journal Bearing Analysis course and felt that I learned a thing or two that I did not know. Facility, food, and course material were all good no complaints from me. I thought the instructor Chad did a good with the presentation, he kept the class involved, knew the subject matter, and answered all my questions. Let me know what other courses he is teaching this year I may try to make another one. I will recommend Red Wolf Reliability to others.

Mike Stastny

May, 16th. 2024

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Chad Wilcox

President

I enjoyed seeing the mathematical relationships laid out in the course the most. Seeing the design equations gives me a clear understanding of what’s happening physically and these were covered in excellent detail. I can better understand bearing issues we have when we bring vibes people on site. Before I just sort of nodded along because I didn’t know what they were talking about, but now I’ll be able to get it and even help contribute to the troubleshooting. I enjoyed learning all of the material and Mitch was a great teacher. I think a great target audience for this course would be rotating equipment engineers in manufacturing industries. Another subset of folks who may find it interesting would be process engineers; it’s never a bad idea to familiarize yourself with your equipment a bit more instead of always just considering what’s going on 'in the pipes'.

Erik Schmidt

Sep, 8th. 2020

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Mitch Stansloski

CEO, PhD., P.E.

I just finished up Journal Bearing Analysis Class at Red Wolf Reliability. Mitch’s class was a great experience. Great insights into rotor dynamics problems with some hands on testing, some math explanations mixed in and comparisons of data from the three sensor methods now available for journal bearing data analysis, proximity probes, accelerometers, and dynamic strain sensors (FDS) that Mitch has developed. The FDS sensor is patented so this information is only available through Red Wolf Reliability.

If you are involved in the condition monitoring of rotating machinery equipped with journal bearings you shouldn’t miss this valuable class!

Skip (Allen) Hartman, CBM Technical Director at BluEyeQ LLC

Apr, 22nd. 2022

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Mitch Stansloski

CEO, PhD., P.E.

Several of our engineers attended the online Journal Bearings Analysis course offered by Red Wolf Reliability (formerly Pioneer Engineering) during May of 2020, and found it to be well organized and thorough, covering some aspects of journal bearing design and difference, and analysis methods. Mitch provided a good bit of history and a high level but thorough overview of journal bearing design and design features, and then spent the bulk of the course discussing how those specific features interact with operating conditions to determine bearing performance. The comparative analysis of using accelerometers vs. prox probes vs. the new FDS strain sensors for bearing monitoring and analysis was extremely useful, as it highlighted some limitations of each, and things to watch out for. This whole course will help us be more holistic in our approach to vibration monitoring and analysis on journal bearing machines, and give us additional things to consider when we evaluate apparent issues and determine a path forward. The course was well worth the investment.

~ Ben Sommers, Corporate Rotating Equipment Leader, HollyFrontier Refining & Marketing

May, 12th. 2020

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Mitch Stansloski

CEO, PhD., P.E.