Characteristics of rotor element. Monorotors and multirotors. Symmetric and asymmetric rotors. Backward and forward whirl. Campbell diagram. Instability of rotating machines. Effects of internal and external damping and bearing and seals. Effects of rigid and elastic bearings. Balancing. Gyroscopic and aerodynamic effects. Industrial applications: Turbocharger, centrifugal compressor, steam turbine, Profanes.