Vibration Analysis
Level 2
Intermediate
The VA Cat 2 may be suitable for those who either have: completed a VA Cat 1; a degree in Mechanical Engineering or; have significant vibration analysis experience, including an understanding of vibration theory and terminology. The course provides an in-depth study of machinery faults and their associated spectrum, time waveform and phase characteristics.
Course Outline
Review of Maintenance practices
Breakdown, preventive, predictive and RCM
Review of Condition monitoring technologies
Vibration, oil, wear debris analysis, infrared thermography, ultrasonic acoustic emission, electric motor testing
Principles of vibration
- Complete review of basics
- Waveform and spectrum (FFT), phase and orbits
- Understanding signals
Data acquisition
- Transducers types, selection and mounting
- Measurement point selection
- Following routes, test planning, measurement errors
Signal processing
- Filters, sampling, aliasing, dynamic range, windowing
- Resolution, Fmax, data collection time, averaging
Vibration analysis
- Spectrum analysis methodology
- Introduction to time waveform, phase and orbit analysis
- Enveloping, shock pulse, spike energy, Peak Vue™
Detailed fault analysis
- Natural frequencies and resonances
- Imbalance, eccentricity and bent shaft
- Misalignment, cocked bearing and soft foot
- Mechanical looseness
- Rolling element bearing analysis
- Analysis of induction motors, gears, belts, pumps, compressors, and fans
- Lots of case studies and exercises for participants
Equipment testing and diagnostics
- Impact testing (bump tests)
- Phase analysis
Corrective action
- General maintenance repair activities
- Review of the balancing and shaft alignment process
Successful condition monitoring program
- Setting baselines and alarm limits
- Report generation, reporting success stories
Acceptance testing and ISO standard
Course Materials
Learning Outcome
Certification (Optional)
Snapshot
Review of Maintenance practices
Review of Condition monitoring technologies
Principles of vibration
Data acquisition
Signal processing
Vibration analysis
Detailed fault analysis
Equipment testing and diagnostics
Corrective action
Successful condition monitoring program
Acceptance testing and ISO standard
Your Instructors
Clyde Volpe
Principal
Vibration Institute of Australia
Pioneer in transforming Condition Monitoring to Reliability Improvement. Driving change with vibration analysis & oil analysis for enhanced industry reliability. Clyde has developed courses for quick learning.
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