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Vibration Analysis ISO CAT III
Course fee: $$$
Information & Course
If you are ready to be the senior vibration analyst, with the capability of handling all the common fault conditions and leading the Category I and II analysts, then this is the course for you.
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.
Duration:
5 days including optional 4-hour exam.
Example Hours:
Training Days 1-4: 8.00am to 5.00pm
Training Day 5: 8.00am to 12.00am
Exam Day 5: 1.00pm to 5.00pm
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
- 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.
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
Data Acquisition
- Planning routes, test locations, and programs
Signal Processing
- Sampling, resolution, Fmax, averaging, windowing, dynamic range, signal-to-noise ratio
- A/D conversion: constant and variable sampling rate
Equipment Testing and Diagnostics
- Impact testing (bump tests)
- Phase analysis
- Transient analysis
- Operating deflection shape analysis
- Introduction to modal analysis
- Cross-channel measurements
Vibration Analysis
- Spectral, time waveform, and envelope analysis
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
Corrective Action
- Balancing and shaft alignment
- Resonance control, isolation, and damping
Successful Condition Monitoring Program
- Alarms, reports, management, finances
Acceptance testing and ISO standards.
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.
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