Vibration Analysis ISO CAT II

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.
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Additional topics covered include: signal process; signal analysis data collection; and proactive measures. You will come away with a very good understanding of the fundamentals and you will feel comfortable analysing vibration spectra, time waveforms, envelope data, and phase data.

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Course Description

Duration: 5 days training including optional 3-hour Certification exam

Example Hours:

Training Days 1-5: 8.00am to 5.00pm

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 Eduction 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.

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Course Materials

• Pre and post online course study
• Interactive assessments during the course
• 300-page course notes
• Short-form booklet
• Diagnostic mousepad
• Certificate of Completion
• Mobius Certificate
• Mobius membership

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Course Includes

Course (& Materials)

• 4.5 day classroom training
• Pre and post course online Learning Zone study resources
• Diagnostic Reference Guide
• Course Notes/Manual
• Certificate of Completion
• Lunches and refreshments

Optional Exam: 3 hour Certification exam

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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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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