Vibration Analysis Cat II

The Vibration Analysis CAT II Course is designed for technicians, engineers and vibration analysts who want to advance beyond basic vibration monitoring and develop practical machinery diagnostic skills.

Participants learn how to select the correct measurement settings, verify data quality, identify fault frequencies and interpret vibration patterns caused by mechanical, electrical and operational problems.

The course provides practical knowledge applicable to electric motors, pumps, fans, compressors, gearboxes, bearings and other rotating machinery.

COURSE SYLLABUS

1. Maintenance and Condition Monitoring

• Reactive, preventive, predictive and proactive maintenance
• The role of vibration analysis in machinery reliability
• Condition-monitoring technologies
• Machinery inspection routes and data collection programs

2. Vibration Principles

• Amplitude, frequency and phase
• Displacement, velocity and acceleration
• Peak, peak-to-peak and RMS values
• Harmonics, sidebands and forcing frequencies
• Rotational and non-synchronous vibration

3. Sensors and Data Collection

• Accelerometers, velocity sensors and displacement probes
• Sensor selection and frequency response
• Correct sensor mounting methods
• Horizontal, vertical and axial measurement points
• Measurement repeatability and data quality
• Identifying incorrect or misleading measurements

4. Vibration Analyzer Configuration

• Frequency range and Fmax
• Lines of resolution
• Sampling and measurement duration
• Window selection and spectral leakage
• Spectral averaging
• Triggering and phase reference
• Routine routes and special measurements

5. Signal Processing

• Relationship between the time waveform and spectrum
• Fast Fourier Transform fundamentals
• Filtering and signal conditioning
• Aliasing and anti-aliasing
• Dynamic range and noise floor
• Envelope analysis fundamentals

6. Spectrum Analysis

• Systematic spectrum interpretation
• Running speed and harmonic identification
• Sideband pattern recognition
• Fault-frequency calculations
• Spectrum comparison and vibration trending

7. Time Waveform Analysis

• Time waveform interpretation
• Impacts, modulation and repetitive events
• Crest factor and waveform shape
• Bearing and gearbox applications

8. Phase Analysis

• Phase measurement principles
• Single-channel phase measurement
• Comparing phase between bearings
• Using phase to distinguish unbalance, misalignment and looseness

9. Common Machinery Faults

• Static, couple and dynamic unbalance
• Angular and offset misalignment
• Mechanical looseness
• Bent shafts and eccentric components
• Soft foot
• Mechanical and electrical runout
• Rub and impacting conditions

10. Rolling-Element Bearing Analysis

• Bearing construction and failure stages
• Bearing defect frequencies
• Inner race, outer race, rolling element and cage faults
• High-frequency measurements
• Envelope analysis
• Lubrication-related vibration patterns

11. Gearbox Analysis

• Gear mesh frequency
• Gear harmonics and sidebands
• Gear wear and eccentricity
• Tooth damage
• Load-related vibration patterns

12. Motors and Driven Equipment

• Mechanical and electrical motor faults
• Rotor and stator-related vibration
• Pump, fan and compressor vibration
• Cavitation and flow-related vibration
• Belt and pulley problems

13. Natural Frequency and Resonance

• Natural frequency and resonance
• Mass, stiffness and damping
• Recognizing resonance in vibration data
• Run-up and coast-down testing
• Impact testing fundamentals

14. Corrective Actions

• Precision shaft alignment fundamentals
• Field balancing fundamentals
• Correcting looseness and structural problems
• Reducing resonance
• Confirming machinery condition after repair

15. Alarm Limits and Reporting

• Overall vibration alarm limits
• Spectral band alarms
• Baseline measurements and trending
• Evaluating vibration severity
• Diagnostic reporting
• Maintenance recommendations

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Vibration analysts with basic experience
• Condition-monitoring technicians
• Mechanical and maintenance engineers
• Reliability professionals
• Predictive-maintenance personnel
• Rotating machinery service technicians

RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITE

Vibration Analysis CAT I training or equivalent practical knowledge of vibration measurement and basic spectrum analysis is recommended.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After completing this course, participants should be able to:

• Configure vibration analyzers correctly
• Collect consistent and reliable vibration data
• Interpret spectra, time waveforms and phase measurements
• Diagnose common rotating machinery faults
• Evaluate bearings, gears, motors, pumps, fans and compressors
• Perform basic tests to confirm diagnostic conclusions
• Recommend appropriate corrective actions
• Prepare clear machinery condition reports

COURSE INFORMATION

Delivery Method: Online
Course Language: English
Course Fee: USD 170
Online Examination Fee: USD 100
Passing Score: 70%
Certificate: Issued by LGP Institute, Türkiye, upon successful completion of the examination.

For more information and registration, contact LGP Institute today.