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Machinery Vibration Monitoring & Analysis

This course delves into the principles and applications of vibration monitoring for industrial machinery. Participants will learn about vibration measurement techniques, fault diagnosis, and data interpretation. Topics include vibration spectrum analysis, balancing, alignment, and condition-based maintenance. Practical sessions and case studies enable participants to apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios.

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Who Should Attend?​

This course is ideal for maintenance engineers, reliability engineers, technicians, and plant operators responsible for machinery maintenance and diagnostics. It is particularly suited for professionals in industries like manufacturing, oil and gas, power generation, and heavy equipment looking to improve equipment reliability through vibration analysis.

Benefits of Attending​

By attending this programme, participants will gain expertise in identifying vibration-related issues, diagnosing potential faults, and implementing corrective actions. This leads to improved equipment reliability, reduced downtime, and cost-effective maintenance practices, enhancing overall operational efficiency.

Learning Objectives

Participants will learn to measure and analyze machinery vibrations, identify abnormal patterns, and diagnose faults such as misalignment, imbalance, and bearing issues. They will also gain skills in applying corrective measures and integrating vibration analysis into predictive maintenance programmes.

By the end of this programme, participants will:

  • Understand the Fundamentals: Gain an understanding of the principles of vibration and its relevance to machinery performance and reliability.
  • Learn Diagnostic Techniques: Develop skills in vibration monitoring techniques for identifying and diagnosing machinery faults.
  • Interpret Vibration Data: Acquire the ability to analyze vibration data and recognize patterns indicative of common mechanical issues.
  • Improve Maintenance Strategies: Explore how vibration analysis can enhance predictive maintenance strategies and minimize downtime.
  • Implement Monitoring Systems: Learn how to design and implement effective vibration monitoring systems for various industrial applications.
  • Enhance Problem-Solving Skills: Build the capacity to address real-world vibration-related challenges through case studies and practical applications.

DAY 1

  • Introduction to vibration monitoring and condition monitoring of machines.
  • The scope for vibration monitoring.
  • Early methods of vibration analysis and more recent developments.
  • Fundamentals of vibration.
  • Reference standards for vibration monitoring.

DAY 2

  • Free and forced vibrations
  • Resonance
  • System operating frequency versus resonant frequency
  • Vector representation of vibration
  • Balancing of machines
  • Exercise
  • Case study

DAY 3

  • Vibration transducers
  • Basic portable meters and analysers
  • Portable data collectors and analysers
  • Permanent monitors/on-line data acquisition and analysis equipment
  • On-line continuous monitoring system
  • Basic concepts of time domain and frequency domain analysis
  • Exercise

DAY 4

  • Criteria for vibration analysis
  • Externally measured vibration – general machinery
  • Externally measured vibration – gearboxes (including time domain averaging)
  • Externally measured vibration – rolling contact bearings (including shock pulse, envelope technique, spike-energy and Kurtosis)
  • Externally measured vibration – reciprocating machinery
  • Shaft vibration relative to the bearing housing
  • Practical issues

DAY 5

  • Case study – vibration analysis and fault diagnosis of machine tools
  • Case study – vibration analysis and fault diagnosis of centrifugal pumps
  • Exercises
  • Review of programme
  • Personal action plan
  • Close of programme

Upcoming Courses

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Doha, qatar
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Business Case

Vibration monitoring and analysis are critical for identifying machinery faults early and preventing costly failures. This course equips organizations with the skills to enhance machinery reliability, reduce maintenance costs, and achieve operational excellence through effective condition monitoring and fault diagnosis strategies.
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Technical Consultancy Limited

Technical Consultancy Limited is a member of MTCTCL Consulting Group Limited. TCL Ltd provides technical consultancy and training services to companies in the oil, gas, engineering & petrochemical industry.
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