Vibration Analysis and Condition Monitoring Practitioner

Course objectives

• Explain vibration theory fundamentals and their relevance to rotating machinery health
• Set up and collect reliable vibration data using portable analysers
• Interpret time waveform and frequency spectrum data to diagnose common faults
• Apply complementary condition monitoring techniques including thermography and oil analysis
• Build a condition monitoring route and reporting process for a plant asset base

Who should attend

• Condition monitoring technicians and analysts
• Vibration analysts and reliability technicians
• Maintenance engineers responsible for rotating equipment
• Mechanical fitters progressing into predictive maintenance roles
• Reliability engineers building condition monitoring programmes

Course outline

1. 01Vibration fundamentals, units of measurement, and equipment dynamics
2. 02Data collection practice, sensor placement, and analyser setup
3. 03Spectrum and waveform analysis for imbalance, misalignment, and looseness
4. 04Bearing fault detection and gearbox diagnostics
5. 05Thermography, oil analysis, and ultrasound as complementary techniques
6. 06Building a condition monitoring route, alarm limits, and reporting workflow

Scheduled sessions