Workshop on Vibration Analysis

Course Outlines

• Principles of Vibration
• Data Acquisition
• Basic Signal Processing
• Condition Monitoring
• Basic Fault Analysis
• Equipment Knowledge
• Test Procedures

Basic vibration theory is presented to give each student an understanding of vibration as it relates to machine condition, along with hands-on demonstration and class exercises designed to show proper data collection techniques. Measurement pitfalls are discussed, along with their adverse effect on machine problem diagnosis, and how they are critical to evaluating the severity of problems detectedqdbus org.kde.kded /kded loadModule kdeconnect

Predictive Maintenance and Machine Vibration

• Introduction to Maintenance Systems
• Types of Maintenance Systems
• Predictive Maintenance Programs (PdM)
• Vibration Analysis
• Goals of a Predictive Maintenance Program
• Continuous Monitoring Systems
• Periodic Monitoring systems
• Setup of a Predictive Maintenance Program (PdM)
• Steps in a Condition Monitoring Program for a Successful PDM

Machine Vibration - Basic Theory, Part 1

• Basics of Vibration
• Characteristics of Vibration
• Natural Frequency
• Displaying Vibratory Motion

Machine Vibration - Basic Theory, Part 2

• Amplitude- The Magnitude of the Motion
• Root Mean Square, Peak, Peak-to-Peak
• Conversions
• The Period of Vibration
• Analysing Frequency Peaks & Amplitude Levels
• Phase Relationship

The Data Processing System

• Data Collection - Analysers
• Setting up the Analyser
• Dynamic Range
• Frequency Definition

Data Collection

• Introduction to Data Collection
• Setting up a PdM Database
• Downloading a Route
• Selecting Required Instruments and Transducers
• Safety Precautions
• Collection Data
• Uploading the Route
• Report Printouts
• Plot Formats

Testing Guidelines for Vibration Acceptance

Testing of New and Rebuilt Machines

• General Acceptance Testing
• Acceptance Specifications and Standards