Learn how to establish a vibration condition monitoring program, as well as begin to understand the fundamentals of vibration signature analysis. This class is intended for maintenance technicians and engineers who want an introductory course in condition monitoring using vibration analysis.
Follows Category I Guidelines Established by ISO 18436-2, "Condition monitoring and diagnostics of machine – Requirements for training and certification of personnel – Part 2: Vibration condition monitoring and diagnostics"
Prerequisites
Secondary Education Diploma is recommended.
ISO Certification
Requires 32 hours of formal training or independent study, 6 months experience, and examination
Course Length
Minimum 32 hours. Twenty-four 1.5 hour sessions, 2 times a week for 12 weeks. Accelerated course offered as well, twenty-four 1.5 hour sessions, 4 times a week for 6 weeks.
Certification Exam
50 questions, 2 hours time limit, closed book but a summary sheet of formulae is provided, passing score is 75% correct
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- understand vibration frequency and amplitude
- understand vibration units of measure and signal detection
- read basic FFT spectra in linear, log and decibel scales
- recognize various vibration sensors, mounting methods and instrumentation
- compare overall or single value vibration measurements against pre-established alert settings
- understand the application of basic FFT signature analysis
- become familiar with general machine theory and basic maintenance action for pumps, fans, compressors, gearboxes, machine tools, structures and piping, mills, rolls
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12 Week Course
