Information & Course

The Category III course is intended for people who are confident with spectrum analysis but who wish to push on and learn more about signal processing, time waveform and phase analysis, cross-channel testing, machine dynamics, and fault correction. If you wish to truly advance in vibration analysis and be able to run a successful condition monitoring team, then you are ready for this course.

Couse Description

Duration:
5 days including optional 4-hour exam.

Example Hours:
Training Days 1-4: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Exam Day 5: 9:00 am to 1:30 pm

Format:
Classroom learning

Optional Extra:
AINDT Certification Examination, 4 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 certification requires: 36 months of experience AND ISO Category 2 certification or a minimum of 60 months of experience in lieu of Category 2 certification.‍

Outcome:
This course will give the analyst all the skills and knowledge necessary to solve all fault conditions, run a successful condition monitoring program and drive a reliability culture.

You will come away from this course with a complete understanding of:
· Vibration and phase analysis
· Dynamic balancing and shaft alignment
· Developing knowledge of machine dynamics and all condition monitoring technologies

‍Course Includes
· 5-day classroom training
· Course notes/manual
· Lunches and refreshments
· CMI Certificate of completion

Optional Extra Exam: AINDT 4-hour certification exam, 70% passing grade.‍

‍Course Summary

‍Principles of Vibration
· Very quick review of fundamentals
· Waveform, spectrum, phase, vectors, and orbits
· Signals: transients, pulses, modulation, beating, sum/difference
· Force, response, damping, and stiffness.
· Cepstrum analysis
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Data Acquisition
· Planning routes, test locations, and programs
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Signal Processing
· Sampling, resolution, Fmax, averaging, windowing, dynamic range, signal-to-noise ratio
· A/D conversion: constant and variable sampling rate
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Equipment Testing and Diagnostics
· Impact testing (bump tests)
· Phase analysis
· Transient analysis
· Operating deflection shape analysis
· Introduction to modal analysis
· Cross-channel measurements
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Vibration Analysis
· Spectral, time waveform, and envelope analysis
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Fault Analysis in Detail
· Natural frequencies and resonances
· Imbalance, eccentricity, and bent shaft
· Misalignment, cocked bearing, and soft foot
· Mechanical looseness
· Rolling element bearing analysis
· Analysis of turbo-machinery and sleeve bearings
· Analysis of AC, DC, and variable frequency drives
· Analysis of gears and belt-driven machines
· Analysis of pumps, compressors, and fans
· Lots of case studies and exercises for participants
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Corrective Action
· Balancing and shaft alignment
· Resonance control, isolation, and damping
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Successful Condition Monitoring Program
· Alarms, reports, management, finances‍

Acceptance testing and ISO standards.