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.

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

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

Your Instructors

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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