‍Information & Course

The ‘Intermediate Level’ Category 2 course is ideal for those who are interested in condition monitoring to ensure the reliability of their machinery, and who have either, completed a VA Cat 1, 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.
‍Additional topics covered include signal process, signal analysis data collection and proactive measures.

Course Description

Duration:
5 days including optional 3-hour certification exam.

Example Hours:
Training Days 1-4: 8.00am to 5.00pm
Training Day 5: 8.00am to 12.00am
Exam Day 5: 1.00pm to 4.00pm

Format:
Classroom learning

Optional:
Certification examination, 3 hours, 70% passing grade

Compliance:
Follows ISO 18436-2 and 18436-3 and provides 3.5 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits.

Certification Prerequisite:
Prior experience is not required for attending the training course, but 18 months of experience is required for certification.‍

Outcome:
You will come away from this course with a very good understanding of vibration analysis fundamentals, you will be competent in quality data acquisition and diagnosing common faults by analysing vibration spectra, time waveforms, envelope data, and phase data.

Course Includes
· 5-day classroom training
· Course notes/manual
· Lunches and refreshments
· Interactive assessments during the course
· CMI Certificate of completion‍

Optional Extra Exam: AINDT 3-hour Certification exam, 70% passing grade‍

Course Summary

Review of maintenance practices‍
Review of condition monitoring technologies
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 standards

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