Troubleshooting Rotodynamic Pump Vibration Issues / 1 Hour / May 12, 2026 / Webinar
Includes a Live Web Event on 05/12/2026 at 1:00 PM (EDT)
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Troubleshooting Rotodynamic Pump Vibration Issues
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
Professional Development Hours: 1.0
Overview:
This webinar presents a high-level step-by-step description of troubleshooting techniques to successfully address vibration issues on rotodynamic pumps. The main focus is on centrifugal pumps of all types regarding their typical vibration issues such as imbalance, misalignment, rub, looseness, structural resonance, rotodynamic resonance, thermal loading issues, piping strain, flow-induced sub-synchronous vibration, internal recirculation, rotating stall, shaft failure, etc.
Learning Level – Intermediate:
This level of training is designed for individuals who have some experience and knowledge in the subject matter. It builds upon the foundational concepts and expands the breadth and depth of understanding. Participants develop more advanced skills and competencies.
Audience:
Individuals looking gain in depth technical knowledge or those looking for a refresher, including pump system designers, engineers, technical support, test technicians and engineers, reliability and rotating equipment engineer, and experienced maintenance and operation personnel.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will learn about the following:
- How to attack a pump vibration problem.
- Identify the instrumentation and the test methods required to uncover the root cause of the vibration issue.
- How to analyze the data using time wave form, frequency spectral analysis (FFT), continuous monitoring, modal analysis (bump testing), motion magnification video (MMV), and operating deflection shape (ODS).
- Symptoms such as imbalance, misalignment, structural resonances, acoustic issues, torsional natural frequencies, cavitation, rotating stall, rubbing, and looseness are discussed.
- Solution methods using finite element analysis (FEA) are discussed along with a detailed case study.
SKU: LW507D
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| Associate Member | $89.25 |
| Standards Partner | $89.25 |
| Training Partner | $89.25 |
| Industry Partner | $113.05 |
| Academic Partner | $113.05 |
| Non-Member | $119.00 |
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Paul Boyadjis
Director of Structural Analysis
Mechanical Solutions, Inc.
- Employed by Mechanical Solutions, Inc. since 2002
- Vice Chair, HI Pump Vibration Committee
- Member of HI Dynamics of Pumping Machinery Committee
- Lecturer on Pump Vibration at the Texas A&M Pump Symposium
- M.S. Cum Laude Lehigh University
- Over 30 years experience with centrifugal pumps
- Co-Author Pump Mechanical & Dynamic Behavior Chapter, McGraw-Hill Pump Handbook
Jason Coppola
Senior Staff Engineer
Mechanical Solutions, Inc.
- Employed by Mechanical Solutions, Inc. since 2010
- Extensive experience with FEA software such as Creo Parametric or Creo Elements/Pro for solid modeling or CAD, CAM, CAE, and associative 3D modeling application, ANSYS Multiphysics, and ANSYS Workbench
- Extensive experience with advanced field testing, troubleshooting, and data acquisition methods, including the use of accelerometers, strain gauges, microphones, and proximity probes
- Active Committee Member of HI Vibration Committee since 2020
- BS Mechanical Engineering at The College of New Jersey, Cum Laude
- 15 years of experience with various types of water and wastewater pumps
Robert (Bob) Sayer, P.E.
Manager of Training, The Vibration Institute & Sr Consultant, Mechanical Solutions, Inc.
Vibration Institute
•Fifty Years of experience in mechanical vibration and structural dynamics
•BSCE, Ohio University, MSIE, Cleveland State University, MSCE, Purdue University
•Recipient, Jack Frarey Medal for Excellence in the Field of Vibration Analysis
•Instructor, Vibration Institute “Advanced Vibration Control”, “Vibration Diagnostics using Case Studies”, and "Machine Vibration Analysis" training courses
•Author of Two Chapters, “The Simplified Handbook of Vibration Analysis, Part 2”
•Vice-Chairman, HI/ANSI 14.5.1, Foundations for Rotodynamic Pumps •Co-Chair for the committee developing a new standard "ANSI/HI 9.7.4 -Guideline for Vibration developing Troubleshooting and Corrective Actions".
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