COURSE OVERVIEW:

Reliability-centered maintenance depends on the ability to accurately assess the health of industrial assets through sophisticated condition monitoring. This course provides an advanced exploration of vibration analysis and control techniques used to safeguard rotating and reciprocating machinery. Participants will examine the physics of vibration and how it serves as a primary indicator of mechanical faults such as imbalance, misalignment, and bearing degradation.

The scope of this training includes the implementation of plant-wide monitoring programs that integrate vibration data with other predictive technologies like thermography and oil analysis. We will analyze the methodologies for vibration control, including precision balancing, structural damping, and the use of isolation systems to minimize the transmission of energy. The course provides a technical roadmap for establishing alarm limits and diagnostic protocols that align with international standards like ISO 10816.

Coverage extends to the troubleshooting of complex vibration issues in various plant environments, from high-speed turbines to heavy-duty fans and pumps. Attendees will learn how to interpret spectral data and time waveforms to pinpoint specific failure modes and develop effective mitigation strategies. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped to manage a comprehensive condition monitoring program that significantly reduces unplanned downtime and extends the life of mechanical assets.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

1. Explain the fundamental physics of vibration: Amplitude, frequency, and phase.
2. Select appropriate sensors (accelerometers, velocity, and proximity probes).
3. Set up a plant-wide condition monitoring database and route.
4. Interpret Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) spectra and time waveforms.
5. Diagnose imbalance, misalignment, and mechanical looseness.
6. Identify rolling element bearing defects using high-frequency envelopes.
7. Understand the concept of resonance and its impact on machine life.
8. Execute precision field balancing of rotating components.
9. Implement vibration control measures, including damping and isolation.
10. Utilize phase analysis to confirm specific mechanical faults.
11. Apply ISO standards for vibration severity assessment.
12. Integrate vibration data with oil analysis and thermography.
13. Develop technical reports with clear maintenance recommendations.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Reliability Engineers, Vibration Analysts, Maintenance Managers, and Mechanical Engineers are responsible for plant asset health.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.