VibrationAanalysis Cat I

The Vibration Analysis CAT I Course provides essential knowledge for technicians, engineers and maintenance professionals who are beginning their journey in machinery condition monitoring.

Participants learn the fundamentals of vibration, measurement units, sensor selection, measurement locations, basic analyzer settings and the interpretation of time waveforms and vibration spectra.

The course focuses on practical skills required to collect repeatable data and recognize common problems such as unbalance, misalignment, looseness, resonance and rolling-element bearing faults.

COURSE SYLLABUS

1. Maintenance Strategies

• Reactive maintenance
• Preventive maintenance
• Predictive maintenance
• Proactive maintenance
• The role of condition monitoring in machinery reliability

2. Introduction to Condition Monitoring

• Purpose and benefits of condition monitoring
• Vibration analysis applications
• Introduction to thermography, ultrasound and oil analysis
• Understanding machinery inspection routes
• Establishing baseline measurements

3. Vibration Fundamentals

• What is vibration?
• Amplitude, frequency and phase
• Displacement, velocity and acceleration
• Peak, peak-to-peak and RMS values
• Frequency, period and rotational speed
• Introduction to harmonics

4. Vibration Measurement Units

• Metric and imperial units
• Displacement measurement
• Velocity measurement
• Acceleration measurement
• Selecting the appropriate measurement parameter

5. Vibration Sensors

• Accelerometers
• Velocity sensors
• Displacement probes
• Sensor sensitivity and frequency range
• Selecting the correct sensor
• Basic sensor inspection and care

6. Sensor Mounting

• Magnetic mounting
• Stud mounting
• Adhesive mounting
• Handheld probe measurements
• Effects of mounting methods on data quality
• Recognizing poorly mounted sensors

7. Measurement Locations

• Horizontal, vertical and axial directions
• Selecting suitable bearing locations
• Motor and pump measurement points
• Consistent measurement practices
• Measurement point identification and naming

8. Data Collection

• Creating and following measurement routes
• Collecting repeatable vibration data
• Machine operating conditions
• Load and speed considerations
• Identifying incorrect or unreliable data
• Basic data quality checks

9. Vibration Analyzer Settings

• Frequency range and Fmax
• Lines of resolution
• Measurement duration
• Spectral averaging
• Basic window selection
• Introduction to analyzer configuration

10. Time Waveform Analysis

• Understanding the time waveform
• Repetitive and non-repetitive vibration
• Recognizing impacts and abnormal events
• Crest factor fundamentals
• Relationship between waveform shape and machinery condition

11. Spectrum Analysis

• Introduction to the vibration spectrum
• Running speed frequency
• Harmonics and frequency peaks
• Basic spectrum interpretation
• Comparing current and previous measurements
• Recognizing changes in machinery condition

12. Introduction to Phase

• Basic phase concepts
• Phase reference
• Relationship between phase and machinery motion
• Basic applications in fault identification

13. Common Machinery Faults

• Unbalance
• Angular and offset misalignment
• Mechanical looseness
• Soft foot
• Bent shaft indications
• Resonance fundamentals
• Basic belt and pulley problems

14. Rolling-Element Bearing Faults

• Bearing components
• Common bearing failure causes
• Early and advanced bearing damage
• Introduction to bearing defect frequencies
• Recognizing basic bearing fault patterns
• Lubrication-related problems

15. Alarm Limits and Trending

• Overall vibration levels
• Warning and danger limits
• Baseline measurements
• Vibration trending
• Comparing similar machines
• Basic machinery condition assessment

16. Reporting and Recommendations

• Recording measurement results
• Describing machinery condition clearly
• Preparing basic vibration reports
• Communicating findings to maintenance teams
• Recommending further inspection or corrective action

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Maintenance technicians
• Mechanical technicians
• Condition-monitoring personnel
• Reliability professionals
• Plant engineers
• Machinery service technicians
• Individuals beginning a career in vibration analysis

PREREQUISITE

No previous vibration analysis certification is required. Basic knowledge of mechanical equipment and rotating machinery is helpful.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After completing this course, participants should be able to:

• Explain the basic principles of machinery vibration
• Select suitable sensors and measurement locations
• Collect consistent and repeatable vibration data
• Configure basic vibration analyzer settings
• Understand time waveforms and vibration spectra
• Recognize common machinery fault patterns
• Identify potentially unreliable measurements
• Monitor vibration trends and machinery condition
• Prepare clear basic condition-monitoring reports

COURSE INFORMATION

Delivery Method: Online
Course Language: English
Course Fee: USD 120
Online Examination Fee: USD 80
Passing Score: 70%
Certificate: Issued by LGP Institute, Türkiye, upon successful completion of the examination.

For more information and registration, contact LGP Institute today.