On May 16th, 2024, Ms. Jwan Khaleel Mohammed, Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, Faculty of Engineering at Tishk International University (TIU), delivered a seminar titled “What is Mechanical Vibration and How to Control?” The seminar, held from 15:30 to 16:30 in Hall 122, discussed the fundamental concepts of mechanical vibration, its causes, and its impact on drilling operations, equipment reliability, and operational safety.
In her presentation, Ms. Jwan examined the distinction between desirable and undesirable vibrations, with a particular emphasis on the potential for the latter to result in noise, wear, and mechanical failures. She elaborated on the critical roles of sensors, monitoring, and analysis in the prediction and prevention of equipment failures, as well as comprehensive vibration analysis procedures. In addition, control strategies for reducing unwanted vibrations were reviewed, including passive strategies like dampers, absorbers, and isolators, as well as active control methods that involve feedback systems with sensors and actuators.
The seminar aimed to improve the participants’ comprehension of mechanical vibrations and their substantial influence on a variety of industries, with a particular emphasis on petroleum engineering. The session concluded with a Q&A session, during which participants shared their experiences from working in the petroleum industry, thereby enriching the discussion with practical insights.
