Vibration Analysis ISO CAT II

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Vibration Analysis ISO CAT II

The course provides an in-depth study of machinery faults and their associated spectrum, time waveform and phase characteristics.

Course fee: $$$

Information & Course

The ‘Intermediate Level’ Mobius Institute™ 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:
4.5 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.

Pre-Study:
Registered students are given access to the online version of the course via the Mobius Institute Learning Zone™ before the class and for four months after course completion to assist them with converting the course information into practice.

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

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

Certification

Vibration Analysis Category 2 – Certification

All Thermalign trained, Mobius Institute ™ certified analysts receive personalized logos with their certification number and name for their own professional use. Mobius Institute also maintains a listing of all certified analysts on their website and provides each analyst with a certification confirmation web page.

For more information about Mobius Institute’s accreditation, and the recognition of your certification by the ISO 18436 standard, please visit www.mobiusinstitute.com/certification

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