Vibration Problems in Machines: Diagnosis and Resolution explains how to infer information about the internal operations of rotating machines from external measurements. In doing so, the book examines the vibration signals arising under various fault conditions, such as rotor imbalance, misalignment, cracked rotors, gear wear, whirling instabilities, and other problems. Covering a wide range of techniques required in the monitoring, analysis, and diagnosis of operational rotating machinery, this text: Discusses topics ranging from the presentation of complex data to methods for reconciling model and plant data Describes the physical basis of fault signals as well as the necessary signal and data processing techniques Delivers fresh insight into misalignment phenomena and the future of smart machinery Vibration Problems in Machines: Diagnosis and Resolution includes case studies with real plant data, MATLAB® scripts and functions for the modelling and analysis of rotating machines, end-of-chapter questions, and a solutions manual with qualifying course adoption. The book provides an invaluable resource for those seeking to optimize the use of complex and often apparently contradictory data. "The main strength of the book material is a nice blend of practical and theoretical aspects of the subject. The subject of dynamics of rotating machinery is known to evolve from the practice in the field. This book gives that flavour. Rotating machinery runs for longer periods and is bound to have faults during its operation. The information in this book definitely enhances the capabilities of practice engineers and researchers in this field."-Dr. Rajiv Tiwari, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati "... provides comprehensive coverage of vibration in rotating machinery supported by modeling and computational examples."-Jerzy T. Sawicki, Cleveland State University, Ohio, USA