ISO Category III

ISO CATEGORY III

Analysis II

Are you trying to become a SME (Subject Matter Expert) in Vibration Analysis for your site? Are you running into more complex issues with your machinery that you do not understand as of yet? ISO Category III is the perfect way to further hone your skill set as a Vibration Analyst and become better prepared to identify and resolve some of the more complex issues that can occur within plants today.

  • OVERVIEW

    • 3-Day Class: Tuesday - Thursday, 8am - 6pm
    • Certification Testing: Friday 8am - 12pm

    This three-day seminar builds from ISO CATEGORY II and is primarily intended to enhance the vibration expertise of analysts having approximately one-half to one year of experience.

     

    The curriculum allows the analysts to significantly improve the effectiveness of their condition monitoring programs.

     

    Techniques are provided on how to detect each of 40 machine problems shown in our world-renown Illustrated Vibration Diagnostics Chart, along with numerous real-world case histories demonstrating how these problems have been detected and corrected (250 page Case History Section).

     

    Diagnosis of more complex machine problems and failure scenarios are taught on gears, rotor rub, journal bearings, electrical problems, hydraulics/aerodynamics, beat vibration, resonance, and tracking of rolling element bearings.

     

    Refinement of Overall and Spectral Band Alarms using proven statistical techniques and real-world examples is explained. Important FFT Processing Techniques are covered including: window selection, averaging types, overlap processing, dynamic range, and the significance of bandwidth.

     

    Introductory information is provided on how to: (1) specify meaningful Narrowband envelope alarms, (2) perform natural frequency tests; (3) analyze time waveforms; (4) use synchronous time averaging; (5) interpret amplitude demodulated spectra and waveforms; and (6) specify proper vibration isolation and damping treatments.

  • INTENDED AUDIENCE

    • Recommended Full-Time PdM Vibration Experience = 6 to 12 Months

  • PREREQUISITES

    • At least 1 to 2 years vibration spectrum analysis experience.
    • General familiarity with using a calculator and with a computer is required.
    • Good math skills and simple Algebra, primarily solving for one unknown, is a must.
    • Some fundamental Trigonometry background will also prove helpful.
    • If Vibration Specialist Certification is desired at ISO CATEGORY III, a student must have previously passed an ISO CATEGORY II Certification Test.

  • SEMINAR FEES & OPTIONAL EXAM

    SEMINAR FEE: $1995


    OPTIONAL CERTIFICATION EXAM: $325


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    A 5% DISCOUNT will be given for full payments received at least 60 DAYS  prior to the seminar start date.


    Seminars Fees include textbook, breaks, and lunches.

ISO Category III

Seminar Agenda

Concentrated Vibration Signature Analysis and Related Condition Monitoring Techniques
  • Seminar Overview

 

  • Brief Review of ISO CATEGORY II Seminar Topics

 

  • Proper Use of Vibration Severity Charts
  • How to Refine Overall Alarm and Spectral Band Alarm Levels After Several Surveys Have Been Taken
  • Phase Analysis Techniques
  • Detailed Vibration Signature Analysis for 40 Machine Problems Using Technical Associates’ 5-Page Illustrated Vibration Diagnostics Chart
    • Mass Unbalance
    • Eccentric Rotors
    • Bent Shaft
    • Misalignment and Coupling Problems
    • Machinery Failures Due to Resonant Vibration
    • Mechanical Looseness - 3 Distinctly Different Types
    • Rotor Rub
    • Sleeve Bearing Problems
    • Rolling Element Bearing Problems
    • Flow-Induced Vibration (Cavitation, Starvation, etc.)
    • Gear Problems
    • Electrical Problems in Motors
    • Belt-Drive Problems
    • Beat Vibration Problems
    • Soft Foot and Distorted Frame Problems
  • Presentation of a Proven Analysis Procedure Using the 5-Page Illustrated Vibration Diagnostic Chart (Including Examples)
  • What is “High Frequency Enveloping and Demodulation Spectral Analysis” (Used to Detect Problems with Rolling Element Bearings, Gears, Lubrication, etc.)?
  • How to Select the Optimum Condition Monitoring Hardware and Software Using Proven Weighted Matrix Methods Based on Cost, Hardware Capabilities, Software Capabilities and Vendor History (Generic Procedure Independent of PdM Vendor)
  • Presentation of Real-World Case Histories

Seminar Fee: $1995

A 5% DISCOUNT will be given for full payments received at least 60 DAYS  prior to the seminar start date.

Seminars Fees include textbook, breaks, and lunches.

When registering for a seminar, please do not forget to fill out the SEMINAR REGISTRATION FORM either before or after visiting our ONLINE STORE to make sure we have all the correct information needed to properly fill out all Certificates, as well as the information we need to best tailor the seminar to meet your individual needs based on the instrumentation used at your company.

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