To gain an understanding of Vibration Analysis and Predictive Maintenance.

The course is intended for engineers, mechanical technicians and maintenance staff involved in the creation of vibration monitoring programs for use in Predictive Maintenance.

Pre-Requisites:

All Attendees should have a sound power generation and mechanical background.

Course outcome:

At the end of this course you will be able to understand how to use vibration analysis and predictive maintenance

Day 1

• Introduction
• Basic Vibration

• Typical Causes of Vibration
• Characteristics of Vibration
• Vibration and Root Cause Analysis
• Frequency, Spike Energy, Displacement

Day 2

• Case Histories with Vibration Spectra Displays

• Amplitude Vs Frequency
• What is a decibel?
• Interpreting Amplitude/ Phase-vs. rpm plots
• Stroboscopic Observations

Day 3

• How Rotating Machines Behave

• Machinery Mass and Speed
• Shaft Systems

Day 4

• How Rotating Machines Behave

• Bearing Systems
• Foundation and Support Structures

Day 5

• Benefits of Predictive Maintenance Program

• Cost Benefit Analysis
• Cost Analysis
• Detection Requirements
• Case Histories with Vibration spectrum Displays

• Course Review and Feedback

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration.