Preliminary Conference Program
The Organizing Committee of the Vibration Institute Middle East Conference to be held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, March 12-14, 2018, is pleased to announce the Preliminary Program. Many excellent Papers and Case Studies are included in the Program.An exciting state-of-the-art exhibition complements the program.
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The Program consists of Keynote Presentations, Panel Presentations, Technology Papers and Case Study Papers.
Keynote Presentations
| Presentation Title | Author Details |
| Mechanical Vibration & Structural Dynamic Analysis of Centrifugal Fans | R. Sayer, Applied Structural Dynamics, President of Vibration Institute |
| Dynamic Coefficients of Fluid-Film Bearings and Seals in Rotating machines: Models and Experimental Tests | P. Pennacchi, Politecnico di Milano |
| Machinery Diagnostics: A Standardized Approach | Aly El-Shafei, RITEC |
Panel Presentations
| Presenation Title | Author Details |
| An Introduction to Steady State Data Analysis for Sleeve Bearing Machinery | W. Pryor, PdM Solutions, Inc. |
| SEMAJIB, a Versatile Bearing | Aly El-Shafei, RITEC | Vibration Analysis of Fan Ductwork Systems | R. Sayer, Applied Structural Dynamics, President of Vibration Institute |
Technology Track
| Presenation Title | Author Details |
| Performing Order Tracking Analysis in the Presence of Close and Crossing Orders | J. Alsalaet, AJR Technology LTD |
| Equipment Reliability Using Ultrasound Approach | M. Chidurala, UE Systems | Application of Extreme Value Theory for Automated Alarms | D. Filcheva, M. Asher, N. Lieven, P. Hutchinson, University of Bristol, Beran Instruments |
| Real Time Condition Monitoring Based on Cloud Computing: A Survey | A. ElMaghraby, Egyptian Electricity Holding Company |
| Selected Case Studies of Steam Turbine Vibration | R. Subbiah, Siemens Energy, Inc. |
| Intermittent Vibration Upset on a Steam Turbine | M. Aidarous, Saudi Aramco |
| New Findings with Fully Automatic Balancing Systems at Fans in the Process Technology Industry | E. Godard, Michael Stork, Hofmann Balancing | Time Waveform Analysis | W. Pryor, PdM Solutions |
| Torsional Vibration in Reciprocating Compressors | Aly El-Shafei, RITEC |
| Structural Identification and ODS for Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers | Ahmed El-Shafei, RITEC | Dynamic Analysis of Discrete Model Using LabVIEW and NONLIN Softwares- A Comparative Study | G. Bhat, National Institute of Technology Raipur |
Case Studies Track
| Presenation Title | Author Details |
| Cases from the Petrochemical Industry | K. Ragab, RITEC |
| Case study on resolving high vibration on a Vertical Motor | A. Ashour, M. Shalabi, Baker Hughes, a GE Company | Solving Chronic Vibration Problem on 1475 HP motor: A case history | R. Rusli, F. Al-Jamhoor, Saudi Aramco |
| Using Advanced Vibration Analysis Techniques to Rectify difficult vibration Problems (Case Studies) | N. Rashwan, Saudi Electric Company |
| Case study on resolving structural vibration issues on a Multi Stage Pump | M. Shalabi, A. Ashour, Baker Hughes, a GE Company | Troubleshooting of Failure of 72MW Steam Turbine Caused by Bearing Pedestal Misalignment | L. Mosquera, Petro Rabigh Company |
| Simple Solutions That Save Cost: A Predictive Maintenance Case History | R. Rusli, T. Turiky, S. Subaie, A. Qahtani, K. Dossary, M. Hathal, Saudi Aramco |
| Marine Vibration Case Studies | M. Nouh, RITEC | Case Study on Resolving high vibration issue on a centrifugal compressor at offshore platform | A. Sharma, S. Mekawey, Baker Hughes, a GE Company |
| Case Study for Troubleshooting and Resolving High Vibration of Decanter Centrifuge Separator | A. Zaidi, Petro Rabigh Company |
| Using On-Line Vibration System, Successfully Resolving Turbine Generator Problem | I. Ajmi, Saudi Electric Company |
| Pump and Piping System Interactive Vibration Impacting Project Commission | A. Abood, Saudi Aramco |