Time Waveform Analysis on Rotating Machinery
Seminar Agenda
- Introductory Time Waveform Concepts
- Recommended Measurement Setups for Time Waveform Analysis
- Displacement vs. Velocity vs. Acceleration Waveforms
- Problems Detectable Only by Time Waveform Analysis
- Problems for which Time Waveform Analysis Adds Confirming Evidence to Spectral Analysis
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How to Detect Specific Faults using Time Waveform Analysis:
- Cracked or Broken Gear Teeth

- Worn Gear Teeth
- Eccentric Gears
- Rolling Element Bearing Faults
- Rolling Element Bearing Slipping on a Shaft
- Fluid Film Bearing Wear
- Misalignment vs. Mechanical Looseness
- Lubrication problems
- Rotor Rub
- Periodic vs. Nonperiodic Time Waveforms - Why is This Important?
- Effect of Impacting on Time Waveforms and Spectra
- Importance of Waveform Resolution to Reveal Impact and True Peak Amplitude
- Crest Factor used to Assess Amount of Impacting Present in a Waveform
- Autocorrelation & Circular Time Waveform Diagnostics
- How to Detect Inadequate Lubrication Using TWA and Autocorrelation
- Transient Analysis to Detect Damaging Random Events
- How to Specify and Interpret Time Waveforms for High Frequency Envelope (HFE) Measurements
- Special Time Waveforms: When to and When not to use a Special TWF for Both Normal Vibration and for HFE Measurements
- Synchronous Time Averaging - What is it and When Should it be Used?
- Real-World Time Waveform Analysis Case Studies
Seminar Fee: $1545
A $100 DISCOUNT will be given for full payment at least 60 DAYS prior to the seminar start date.
Seminar Fees include textbook, breaks and lunches.
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