Vibration Analysis Machinery Inspection and Evaluation - Level II

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23 Nov 2025 Dubai, UAE $ 3,900 Register

Vibration Analysis Machinery Inspection and Evaluation - Level II

Introduction

This intensive five-day course is different from typical course-based vibration training programs in that it addresses the fundamentals of machinery behavior and provides a strong understanding of basic principles. It is specially designed to advance the knowledge base of vibration analysts who have one to three years of experience in the field. More in-depth coverage and focus demonstration of the techniques presented in the Level I course is presented in this advanced course. Several powerful techniques are presented to increase the effectiveness of experienced vibration analysts.

This course concentrates on both theoretical and experimental details such as the theory behind vibrations, their characteristics, how these characteristics are used to analyze problems in equipment, different types of instruments and transducers that are available, how to analyze vibration spectra. Emphasis is placed on a truly “hands-on” approach, supported by lectures as well as demonstrations of basic concepts in vibration analysis.

Objectives

    The objective of this course is to update the participants with the latest information and skills related to vibration diagnosis and to help them develop a better understanding of vibration theory, data collection, signal processing, and analysis so that a greater comfort level will be achieved in performing fault analysis:

    Upon completion of the course the attendants should be able to:

    • Master what vibrations are and how to measure them using a data collector and software
    • Master the characteristics of vibrations (frequency, amplitude and phase) and how to collect them
    • Master the basic theory, characteristics and operation of the accelerometer, the data collector and signal processing
    • Relate common mechanical problems to frequencies that appear in the spectrum

Training Methodology

This is an interactive course. There will be open question and answer sessions, regular group exercises and activities, videos, case studies and presentations on best practice. Participants will have the opportunity to share with the facilitator and other participants on what works well and not so well for them, as well as work on issues from their own organizations.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for rotating equipment engineers and technicians in charge of predictive maintenance, plus maintenance and operations personnel.

Course Outline

Introduction & Course Overview

Maintenance Theories and Strategies

  • Breakdown, Preventive, Predictive & Proactive Strategies
  • Detection, Analysis, Correction & Verification

Introduction to the Basics of Vibration

  • What Is Vibration?
  • Relationship to Machinery Condition as a Predictive Maintenance
  • Tool
  • Characteristics of Vibration:
  • What Is A Time Waveform & Frequency?
  • What is Vibration Displacement?
  • What Is Vibration Velocity?
  • What Is Vibration Acceleration?
  • What Is Vibration Phase?
  • When To Use Displacement, Velocity & Acceleration?
  • How Much Vibration Is Too Much?
  • Analog vs. Digital Overall Vibration
  • What Is A Vibration Spectrum (FFT)?
  • Selecting the Proper Frequency Span
  • Selecting Number of Lines of Resolution
  • Effects on Frequency Accuracy of #FFT Lines and Frequency
  • Span
  • Phase Measurement & Analysis
  • How to Measure Phase

Overview & Selection of Transducers

  • Velocity Transducers
  • Accelerometers:
  • General Purpose, Low Frequency, High Frequency
  • Permanent Mount, Non-Contact Displacement Probes
  • Shaft Contact Measurement Devices, Transducer Mounting
  • Considerations

Overview of Vibration Instrumentation

  • Overall Level Vibration Meters, Swept-Filter Vibration Meters
  • FFT Data Collectors, Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers

Common Pitfalls in Everyday Vibration Measurements

  • Choosing Measurement Locations\, Machine & Point Identification
  • Methods, Measurement Parameters (mils, ips, g, etc.)
  • Instrument & Transducer Selection, Effects Of Transducer
  • Mounting, In-depth Coverage on How to Detect and Solve the Following Problems:

Introduction to Vibration Isolation Mechanisms:

  • Definition of Vibration Isolation
  • How Isolators Work
  • Sample Isolator Types

Real-World Case Histories

  • Numerous Examples Of The Detection, Diagnosis & Correction of Vibration Problems Are Provided For a Variety Of Industrial Machines Having Various Types Of Faults Including Unbalance, Misalignment, Bearing Wear, Gear Wear, Resonance Problems, Electrical Problems, Etc.

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