Analysis I

ISO Category II

Seminar Fee: $1395

Optional Vibration Analyst I Certification Testing is available at a cost of $250 on the last day.

    

Add a Pocket Vibration Diagnostic Handbook for $49.
Delivered to you at the Seminar.

    

ANALYSIS I - INTRODUCTION TO VIBRATION ANALYSIS AND PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE

This three day seminar builds from the ENTRY LEVEL course and provides the essential information in a generic manner for implementing of a successful PMP program and is intended for analysts having less than one year of experience.

Emphasis is on how to detect a series of fundamental machinery problems from our world renown "Illustrated Vibration Diagnostics Chart" that describes: (1) unbalance, (2) misalignment, (3) rotor eccentricity, (4) mechanical looseness, (5) belt drive problems, and (6) soft foot problems using both spectral and phase analysis.

Introductory information for detection of resonance, rolling element bearing, gear, flow related and electrical problems is also given.

A proven tabulated procedure, "How to Specify Meaningful Overall and Spectral Band Alarms for a Variety of Machinery Types and Operating Speeds" clearly shows how to specify alarm levels for individual frequency bands; the beginning and ending frequencies for each of the available spectral alarm bands; recommended frequency range, #FFT lines, number of averages and proper vibration parameter for each point taking into account the machine type, operating speed range, machine components and drive type.

Measurement pitfalls are discussed, along with their effect on problem diagnoses and evaluation of problem severity.

Real-world case histories are provided to clearly illustrate the diagnostic methods taught and how they were used to detect and resolve the problems plaguing the machines or how the root causes of the problems were uncovered. (100 page Case History Section)


ANALYSIS I SEMINAR AGENDA
INTRODUCTION TO VIBRATION ANALYSIS AND PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE
(Recommended Full-Time PdM Vibration Experience = 0 to 6 Months)
1. Seminar Overview
2. What is Vibration and How Can it be Used to Evaluate Machinery Condition?
  • What is Frequency and How Does it Relate to a Time Waveform?
  • What is Vibration Displacement, Velocity, and Acceleration?
  • How to Convert From One Vibration Parameter to Another (in/sec to g, etc.)
  • What is Phase?
  • What is a Vibration Spectrum (Also Called an “FFT” or “Signature”)?
  • Effect on Frequency Accuracy of No. of FFT Lines
  • Difference Between RMS, Peak, and Peak-To-Peak Amplitude and its Significance
  • When to Use Displacement, Velocity, or Acceleration
  • How Much is Too Much Vibration?
3. Overview of the Strengths and Weaknesses of Typical Vibration Instruments
4. Overview of Various Vibration Transducers and Their Optimum Applications
5. Role of High Frequency Enveloping (HFE) and HFD in Detecting & Tracking Certain Faults
  • HFE includes the following (in alphabetical order):
    • Acceleration Enveloping
    • Amplitude Demodulation
    • PeakVue
    • Shock Pulse
    • Spike Energy
6. Introduction to Vibration Signature Analysis and How it is Used to Evaluate Machine Operating Condition
     Overview of 5-Page “Illustrated Vibration Diagnostic Chart”
  • Mass Unbalance
  • Eccentric Rotors
  • Bent Shaft
  • Misalignment
  • Mechanical Looseness, Improper Component Fit, and Soft Foot
  • Tracking of Rolling Element Bearing Health Using Vibration Signature Analysis
  • Belt Drive Problems
  • Electrical Problems in Motors
7. Proven Method for Specifying Spectral Band Alarm Levels and Frequencies Using Today's Predictive Maintenance Software Systems
8. Guidelines for Vibration Acceptance Testing for New and Rebuilt Machines
9. Operating Basics of Common Machines and Recommended Locations to Acquire Vibration Measurements
10. Actual Case Histories of Vibration Diagnostics on Various Machine Types
Prerequisites:
No prerequisites are required or assumed. However, if Vibration Specialist Certification is desired, a person with at least six months vibration spectrum analysis experience is usually more successful. General familiarity with using a calculator and a computer is required. Good math skills and simple Algebra, primarily solving for one unknown, is helpful. All seminar texts, demonstrations and Certification Tests are generic to all vendors' hardware and software.

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