Our Chapter usually meets on the second Thursday of the month, from September through June, unless otherwise specified. We normally meet at the Quality Inn & Suites located in Richfield, Ohio. We also do one or two plant tours each year. The meetings start with a social time at 5 pm followed by dinner at 5:30 pm concluding with a guest speaker at 6:15 pm. Please also note that this year we have dropped down to 7 meetings, and no longer will have a meeting in December, January, or June.

Meeting Location:

Quality Inn & Suites
4742 Brecksville Rd
Richfield, OH 44286

Shedule of Meetings for the 2008/2009 Season

April - 02, 2009

Topic: Key Setup Parameters for Meaningful Vibration Data Analysis
Speaker: Dennis H. Shreve
Sponsored by:

Description:
Northern Ohio Chapter of the Vibration Institute
Meeting Date: Thursday, April 2, 2009
Topic: “Key Setup Parameters for Meaningful Vibration Data Analysis”.
Speaker: Dennis H. Shreve
Location: Quality Inn Richfield, 4742 Brecksville Rd. (Route 21) Richfield, OH 44286

Acquiring accurate vibration data to analyze machinery faults associated with either running conditions or component failures are dependent on the correct or key setup parameters that must be considered prior to acquiring the vibration data. Incorrect setup could mean that the data has been acquired in a manner that would miss vibration patterns or frequencies critical to the accurate diagnosis of a fault. We will explore these considerations and the key parameters necessary to obtain accurate and meaningful vibration data.

Dennis H. Shreve holds B.E.E. and M.Sc. E.E. degrees from The Ohio State University. He has over 38 years of experience in designing and developing electronics and software systems and leading projects for industrial process monitoring and control applications. Over the past 20 years, he has specialized in predictive maintenance technologies, vibration detection, analysis, and correction methods. Dennis is currently employed as Senior Staff Engineer for Commtest Inc. in Knoxville, TN.

Meeting Cost: $ 20.00

Menu: Beef Brisket or Baked stuffed Chicken Breast

RSVP by Monday March 30th please include your dinner selection, to Bill Rinehart.
william.rinehart@arcelormittal.com or Phone: 216-429-7230, Cell Phone: 330-501-2034

Time:
5:00 Networking
5:30 Dinner
6:15 Meeting and Speaker


Future Meeting Schedule: Topics to be announced. May 14th

May - 14, 2009

Topic: Vibration Problems with AC Motors and Generators

Board Officer Elections
Speaker: Don Dolence, Monarch Electric, Penn. Electric Coil
Sponsored by:

Description:
Northern Ohio Chapter of the Vibration Institute
Meeting Date: Thursday, May 14, 2009
Topic: Vibration Problems with AC Motors and Generators
Speaker: Don Dolence, Monarch Electric, Penn. Electric Coil
Location: Quality Inn Richfield, 4742 Brecksville Rd. (Route 21) Richfield, OH 44286

We will be nominating and electing our Board Officers for 2009 – 2010. If you are interested in participating as an Officer please let us know.

Don will cover 2 Times Line Frequency Issues, Thermo Sensitive Issues and Synchronous Rotor problems. Case histories on motors and generators will be presented.

Don Dolence is currently, VP Engineering Midwest Region for Monarch Electric Service Company an IPS Company, located in Cleveland, Ohio and VP Engineering for Pennsylvania Electric Coil, LTD, located in Glassport, Pa

Don has 34 years of service at Monarch Electric:
- Large AC motor repair and redesign
- Large DC motor and generator repair and redesign
- Hydro generator up-grade and redesign
- Vibration analysis
- Failure investigation
- Corona maintenance and inspection on HV motors and generators
- Testing
10 years of service at Pennsylvania Electric Coil
- Insulation design
- High voltage stator coil development and design
- Testing
Don is a Member of IEEE Power Engineering Society and a Member of the Vibration Institute.

Meeting Cost: $ 20.00
Menu: Chicken Alfredo or Beef Tips over Noodles
RSVP by Friday May 8th please include your dinner selection, to Bill Rinehart.
william.rinehart@arcelormittal.com or Phone: 216-429-7230, Cell Phone: 330-501-2034

Time:
5:00 Networking
5:30 Dinner
6:15 Meeting and Speaker

Future Meeting Schedule: Have a Safe and Happy Summer