Peter Orthmann

Background

About Peter Orthmann

Since I graduated as a M.Sc. in Mech. Engineering in 1982, I have been working passionately within R&D at MAN Energy Solutions in Denmark, mainly doing vibration calculations and measurements. It has been a very exciting journey where each day has brought new thrilling challenges. Over the years, I have visited many large ships and engine builders worldwide to investigate piston-engine related vibrations, including performing measurements. The combination of practical measurements and theoretical work has given me a lot of insight into the nature of vibrations and it has resulted in new ideas. I consider myself creative, innovative and open-minded with a positive approach to solving tasks efficiently and satisfactorily. I have often had the unique privilege to be able to spend time on my ideas, for example the measurement of propeller damping presented in TVS-2017, and the enhanced method of analysing measurements presented in TVS-2021 Webinar. A few of my projects: Application and commissioning of electrically driven balancers, identification of secondary effects causing vibrations, knock sound detection and remote measurements. My broad and detailed knowledge about vibration measurement equipment and analysis tools like B&K applications and MatLab – makes extracting new knowledge from measurements my true passion. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, and for instance, golf, cold-water diving and running.