Short courses, meetings and conferences

ISVR Consulting and ISVR offer courses in various aspects of noise and vibration. Some courses are designed to give an introduction for those new to noise and vibration, while other courses are more specialised. This page also gives details of meetings or conferences at which ISVR Consulting will be presenting.

Future courses

The following courses are either organised by ISVR Consulting or involve ISVR Consulting staff:

Advanced Course in Aeroacoustics

The prediction and control of flow-generated noise poses some of the most important and challenging problems in acoustics. These problems form the basis of aeroacoustics. Typical applications include turbomachinery noise, aerodynamically generated noise in ducts and air moving systems, noise generated by unsteady flow over airframes and motor vehicles and, most challenging of all, noise generated by unsteady turbulent mixing in jets and wakes. The Advanced Course in Aeroacoustics provides an introduction to such phenomena, with an emphasis on the physics and modelling that underpin predictive acoustic analysis. The material presented on this course forms a sound practical basis for acousticians and engineers working at an advanced level in any of the above areas. There is a three-day core element of the course. This is preceded by an optional two-day refresher course in the principles of vibration and acoustics.

Location: University of Southampton
Dates: 8-12 September 2008
Details of fees, accommodation if required, timetable, course presenters, course notes, booking details and application form are in the course brochure.
Course sponsored by Brüel & Kjær

Advanced Course in Noise Control

Noise in industry, in the work place, and in the community can potentially degrade quality of life. In extreme cases, exposure to high noise levels can be hazardous. The implementation of effective and economic noise control requires an appreciation of the fundamentals of acoustics and modern techniques for its measurement and characterisation. This Advanced Course in Noise Control outlines the underlying principles of noise control, examines the character of noise in some key applications, and discusses how noise may be reduced by design or through palliative treatment. The course is divided into three sections: Basic principles, Techniques, and Applications and Case histories. There is a three-day core element of the course. This is preceded by an optional two-day refresher course in the principles of vibration and acoustics.

Advanced Course in Structural Dynamics

Vibration can be a limiting factor on the performance, precision, durability, comfort and environmental impact of engineering structures. The potential to design structures to meet ever more demanding targets is greatly enhanced by contemporary measurement and numerical prediction tools. However, it is the engineer’s understanding of the problem and judgement in selecting and exploiting these tools to greatest advantage that helps to realise their benefits. This Advanced Course in Structural Dynamics helps delegates to fully appreciate the nature of structural dynamics and provides an overview of the potential and applicability of some measurement and analysis techniques. There is a three-day core element of the course. This is preceded by an optional two-day refresher course in the principles of vibration and acoustics. The course includes a series of presentations, and a half-day practical laboratory session. Course instructors are usually available to chat with delegates following the sessions.

Details of other short courses at ISVR are also available on-line.

Meetings and Conferences

ISVR Consulting staff regularly present papers at conferences and meetings, but there are none scheduled at the moment.

If you require any further information please contact:

Sue Greenwood
ISVR Consulting
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
UK

E-mail: S.J.Greenwood@soton.ac.uk
or consultancy@isvr.co.uk