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Cat. III- Machinery Vibration Analysis A preparation course for ISO 18436-2:2014 Vibration Analyst Category III Certification Exam

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This course provides more in-depth discussions of time wave forms, FFT’s and phase analysis techniques for the evaluation of industrial machinery. It includes waveform and spectral analysis, acceptance testing, machinery severity assessment, single plane balancing and much more. This course provides 38 hours of training and partial preparation for the ISO 18436-2:2014 Vibration Analyst Category III Certification Exam.

Course Outline

Principles of Vibration

  •  The Physical Nature of Vibration
  •  Vibration Motion
  •  Degrees of Freedom
  •  Measures and Magnitudes
  •  Relationships of Displacement
  •  Velocity and Acceleration

Data Acquisition Procedures

  • Accelerometers
  • Velocity Sensors
  • Proximity Probes
  • Encoders
  • Signal Conditioning
  • Triggering and Calibration

Signal Processing

  • Instrumentation
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Resolution
  • Dynamic Range
  • Demodulation
  • Data Displays

Time Waveform Analysis

  • Signal Processing and Presentation
  • Phase Measurement and Analysis
  • Harmonic Relationships
  • Time Waveform Shape Analysis

Frequency and Phase Analysis

  • Frequency Analysis
  • Beats
  • Orders
  • Non-Synchronous Frequencies
  • Resonance
  • Sidebands
  • Modulation
  • Spectral Shapes

Orbit Analysis and Shaft Centerline Position

  • Orbital Construction
  • Orbital Timing
  • Orbital Analysis
  • Centerline Position
  • Case Histories

Machine Testing

  •  Concepts
  •  Mode Shapes
  •  Shaker Excitation
  •  Impact Testing
  •  Damping
  •  Amplification
  •  Critical Speed Testing

Balancing of Rotating Machinery

  • Mass Unbalance
  • Force
  • Single Plane Balancing
  • Critical Speeds
  • Trial Weights
  • Pitfalls
  • One Shot Methodology
  • Four Run Method

Condition Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Machine Knowledge
  • Types of Monitoring
  • Route Based
  • Permanent Monitoring
  • Protection
  • Screening and Trending

Machine, Components, and Potential Fault Frequencies

  • Common or Shared Fault Frequencies
  • Fluid Film Bearings
  • Rotors
  • Rolling Element Bearings
  • Gearboxes
  • Motors
  • Generators
  • Pumps
  • Fans
  • Compressors
  • Belt and Roll Frequencies

Knowledge Check:

There is a twelve-question multiple-choice workshop supporting each chapter. The student will be provided 30 minutes for each workshop to test their knowledge and understanding of the material presented for that chapter. The instructor will then review the workshop with the class. The student’s time and understanding of the workshop materials will aid them in their preparation for the certification exam.

It is recommended that attendees review the Basic Machinery Vibration course materials and the Body of Knowledge found in ISO 18436-2 Annex A, which can be found at www.vi-institute.org under “Certification” before attending the Machinery Vibration Analysis course

All registered attendees in the Machinery Vibrations Analysis course will receive the following printed materials:
  • MVA Training Manual
  • MVA Course PowerPoints
  • MVA Workbook
  • Certificate of Attendance
  • Calculator
  • Ruler, Triangles and Protractor

Send us an email: info@erudite.com.ph