Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Maintenance and Reliability Engineers
• Mechanical and Rotating Equipment Engineers
• Condition Monitoring and Vibration Technicians
• Plant and Operations Engineers
• Maintenance Supervisors and Inspectors
• Anyone involved in machinery diagnostics and equipment maintenance

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand the basic principles and sources of mechanical vibration
• Recognize the effects of vibration on equipment performance and lifespan
• Apply vibration measurement and analysis techniques
• Interpret vibration data to identify common machinery faults
• Implement preventive measures to minimize vibration problems
• Enhance machinery reliability through effective vibration control

DAY 1

Introduction to Vibration Fundamentals

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-Test
• Basic Concepts of Vibration and Oscillation
• Terminology and Key Parameters (Frequency, Amplitude, Phase)
• Natural Frequency, Resonance, and Damping
• Common Sources of Mechanical Vibration
• Overview of Industrial Applications and Concerns

DAY 2

Causes and Effects of Vibration in Machinery

• Mechanical Causes: Imbalance, Misalignment, Looseness, and Wear
• Electrical Causes: Motor Faults and Power Supply Variations
• Process-Related Vibration in Pumps, Compressors, and Fans
• Structural Resonance and Foundation Problems
• Effects of Vibration on Equipment, Piping, and Structures
• Consequences on Reliability, Safety, and Maintenance Costs

DAY 3

Vibration Measurement and Monitoring Techniques

• Vibration Measuring Instruments and Sensors
• Accelerometers, Velocity, and Displacement Probes
• Data Acquisition and Signal Processing
• Frequency Spectrum and FFT Analysis
• Trending, Baseline Creation, and Alarm Levels
• Onsite and Online Monitoring Methods

DAY 4

Vibration Analysis and Fault Diagnosis

• Identifying Common Fault Signatures
• Unbalance, Misalignment, Bearing and Gear Defects
• Cavitation, Looseness, and Resonance Detection
• Time Waveform and Spectrum Interpretation
• Vibration Severity Standards (ISO 10816, API, etc.)
• Case Examples of Vibration Fault Diagnosis

DAY 5

Vibration Prevention and Control Techniques

• Balancing and Alignment Techniques
• Foundation and Structural Design Improvements
• Damping and Isolation Methods
• Maintenance and Inspection Best Practices
• Continuous Improvement in Vibration Management
• Post-Test
• Certificate Ceremony