Vibration Analysis

Level 3

Advanced

Become a recognised vibration analysis specialist capable of diagnosing the most complex rotating machinery faults with confidence and technical authority.

Aligned with ISO 18436-1 and ISO 18436-2, the programme advances your capability through in-depth training in signal processing, waveform analysis and complex fault diagnostics. Participants develop specialist expertise in resonance, isolation and advanced failure analysis, equipping them to manage sophisticated fault conditions, strengthen condition monitoring programmes and drive reliability performance within their organisation.

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Course Outline

5.5 Days

9 Core Modules

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 

Data acquisition 

  • Planning routes, test locations and programs 

Signal processing 

  • Sampling, resolution, Fmax, averaging, windowing, dynamic range, signal-to-noise ratio 
  • A/D conversion: constant and variable sampling rate 

Vibration analysis 

  • Spectral, time waveform and envelope analysis 

Equipment testing and diagnostics 

  • Impact testing (bump tests) 
  • Phase analysis 
  • Transient analysis 
  • Operating deflection shape analysis 
  • Introduction to modal analysis 
  • Cross channel measurements 

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 

Corrective action 

  • Balancing and shaft alignment 
  • Resonance control, isolation and damping 

Successful condition monitoring program 

  • Alarms, reports, management, finances 

Acceptance testing and ISO standards

Course Materials

Learning Outcome

Certification (Optional)

Snapshot

Principles of vibration 

Data acquisition 

Signal processing 

Vibration analysis 

Equipment testing and diagnostics 

Fault analysis in detail 

Corrective action 

Successful condition monitoring program

Acceptance testing and ISO standards

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Your Instructors

Scott Henderson

Scott Henderson

Founder / Director / Trainer

Conditioning Monitoring Group

Scott's reliability journey began with 14 years in the British Army as a senior maintainer of rotary aviation assets. After relocating to Australia and working in a variety of industries in reliability roles, he founded Thermalign 12 years ago.

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