Vibration Analysis ISO CAT III

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.

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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:

Certification Examination, 4 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.

Lifelong Learning option for lifetime access to online resources available to purchase.

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

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‍Course Includes

·                4.5-day classroom training

·                Pre and post course online ‘Learning Zone’ study resources

·                Diagnostic reference guide

·                Course notes/manual

·                Short-form booklet

·                Diagnostic mousepad

·                Lunches and refreshments

·                Interactive assessments during the course

·                Certificate of completion

·                Mobius certificate

·                Mobius membership

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

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‍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.

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Vibration Analysis Category 3 – Certification

All Thermalign trained, Mobius Institute ™ certified analysts receive personalised 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.
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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