By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the scope and requirements of API 670 for machinery protection systems.
• Identify key components of vibration monitoring systems and their functions.
• Apply best practices for installation, calibration, and maintenance of sensors and transmitters.
• Interpret vibration data for fault detection and reliability improvement.
• Develop and implement machinery protection strategies aligned with API 670.
• Integrate protection systems with plant control and safety systems.

• Rotating Equipment Engineers
• Reliability Engineers
• Maintenance Engineers
• Instrumentation & Control Engineers
• Condition Monitoring Specialists
• Plant Supervisors and Technical Managers in oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, and heavy industries.

• Interactive Lectures with visual aids and real-world examples.
• Case Studies from refinery and power plant applications.
• Hands-on Exercises on vibration analysis and API 670 compliance.
• Group Discussions and problem-solving sessions.
• Daily Knowledge Checks and a Capstone Project on Day 5.

DAY 1

Introduction to API 670 and Rotating Equipment Reliability

• Overview of rotating equipment types and failure modes.
• Importance of machinery protection systems.
• API 670 standard: scope, objectives, and key requirements.
• System architecture and integration with plant DCS/SIS.
• Exercise: Identify critical machines and protection needs.

DAY 2

Vibration Measurement Fundamentals

• Principles of vibration and dynamic behavior of rotating machinery.
• Types of sensors: proximity probes, accelerometers, velocity sensors.
• Sensor installation guidelines per API 670.
• Signal conditioning and data acquisition systems.
• Lab: Sensor placement and calibration basics.

DAY 3

Machinery Protection System Design

• API 670 compliance for system design and configuration.
• Alarm and trip settings: philosophy and best practices.
• Redundancy and fail-safe design considerations.
• Integration with control systems and safety interlocks.
• Exercise: Develop a basic protection system layout.

DAY 4

Data Interpretation and Fault Diagnosis

• Vibration analysis techniques: spectrum, waveform, and orbit plots.
• Common faults: imbalance, misalignment, bearing defects, rubs.
• Case studies: diagnosing real-world failures.
• Using protection system data for predictive maintenance.
• Lab: Analyze sample vibration data and recommend actions.

DAY 5

Implementation, Testing, and Compliance

• Installation and commissioning procedures.
• Functional testing and system validation per API 670.
• Documentation and compliance audits.
• Capstone Project: Design a complete API 670-compliant protection system for a critical machine.
• Course wrap-up and Q&A.

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 75% of the total course duration.