The Project Technologies Group


Module Summary	Designed to prepare individuals to work in vibration-based predictive maintenance programs, this course includes the fundamentals of vibration analysis and the procedures used to implement predictive maintenance on rotating machinery used in manufacturing and plant facilities. An excellent method of preparing for the Vibration Institute Specialist I certification examination, this workshop includes a final examination consisting of a written test and graded workshop exercises.
Who should attend	All personnel that are directly involved in vibration measurement and analysis. Also recommended for engineers and supervisors with an interest in or responsibility for predictive maintenance programs. This course is a prerequisite for the "Advanced Vibration Analysis" and the "Balancing" courses offered by The Project Technologies Group.
Deliverables	Participants gain the skills required to: Perform predictive maintenance vibration data collection (i.e., run "routes"). Collect vibration data for special diagnostic tests. Perform acceptance tests on new or rebuilt rotating machines. Analyze the cause of many common vibration problems on motors, fans, spindles, etc. Effectively use predictive maintenance software provided by CSI, Entek/IRD, SKF, etc. The workshop training emphasizes: Vibration terminology, vibration units, Diagnostic plots (with special emphasis on the FFT spectrum plot), Analysis of common bearing and gear faults, Vibration standards An introduction to the analysis of electrically caused vibration problems on AC and DC motors, flow induced vibration in centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, and drive belt vibration. The measurement of the phase angle with a single channel data collector/analyzer, in conjunction with frequency measurements The concept of natural frequency is discussed and the results of resonance are shown using case history data.
Prerequisites	No previous vibration experience is needed to attend this course. The ability to use simple algebraic formulas for conversion of units is required.
Program Length	Four Days

Basic Vibration