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Machinery Vibration Analysis Cat. III VA

Machinery Vibration Analysis (MVA) is a 5-day in-depth discussions on time waveforms, FFT’s, phase and orbit analysis techniques for the evaluation of industrial machinery. This course is partial preparation for the Vibration Analyst Category III Certification Exam by Vibration Institute.

A Category III Certified Vibration Analyst shall have all the knowledge and skills of a Cat. II VA and be able to provide technical knowledge and instruction to lower level analyst. A Cat. III VA shall have an in-depth knowledge of the principles and techniques machinery vibration analysis including single channel spectra, time waveforms, orbit, basic operating deflection shapes, and acceleration enveloping. They shall be qualified to design, direct, and manage routine condition monitoring programs, to conduct non-routine fault analyses, and to understand and direct alternative condition monitoring technologies to investigate and verify issues not resolved by vibration analysis. The Analyst shall be able to direct machinery corrective actions including rotor balancing and to recommend restrictions in machine operation.

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.

Category III Certified Vibration Analyst
A Category III Certified Vibration Analyst shall have all the knowledge and skills of a Cat. II VA and be able to provide technical knowledge and instruction to lower-level analysts. A Cat. III VA shall have an in-depth knowledge of the principles and techniques of machinery vibration analysis including single-channel spectra, time waveforms, orbit, basic operating deflection shapes, and acceleration enveloping. They shall be qualified to design, direct, and manage routine condition monitoring programs, to conduct non-routine fault analyses, and to understand and direct alternative condition monitoring technologies to investigate and verify issues not resolved by vibration analysis. The Analyst shall be able to direct machinery corrective actions including rotor balancing and recommend restrictions in machine operation.

Education
It is recommended, but not mandatory, that candidates for Category I and Category II have a secondary school education. Candidates for Category III and Category IV are expected to be able to manipulate simple algebraic equations, use a basic scientific calculator, and be computer literate. Completion of two or more years of study in mechanical technology or mechanical engineering is also highly recommended at these levels.