1.Introduction to Vibration Analysis

• Basic Principles of Vibration: Understanding the fundamentals of vibration, including period, frequency, amplitude, and phase.
• Types of Vibration: Displacement, velocity, and acceleration measurements.

2. Data Acquisition and Instrumentation

• Vibration Sensors and Transducers: Types, selection, and mounting of sensors.
• Data Acquisition Systems: Understanding how to use and calibrate data acquisition systems.
• Recording and Storing Data: Best practices for recording and storing vibration data.

3. Signal Processing

•  Fourier Transform (FFT): Application of FFT for spectrum analysis.
•  Spectral Analysis: Identifying harmonics, sidebands, and other spectral components.
• Time and Frequency Domain Analysis: Understanding the differences and applications of each domain.

4. Condition Monitoring

• Baseline Establishment: Setting up baseline vibration signatures for machinery.
• Vibration Severity Assessment: Recognizing and assessing vibration severity levels.
• Trending and Analysis: Monitoring changes over time to predict potential failures.

5. Fault Diagnosis

• Fault Types and Symptoms: Identifying common faults such as imbalance, misalignment, looseness, and bearing defects.
•  Diagnostic Techniques: Using vibration data to diagnose specific faults.
• Case Studies: Real-world examples and case studies to illustrate fault diagnosis.

6. Advanced Topics

• Modal Analysis: Understanding natural frequencies, resonance, and critical speeds.
• Field Balancing: Techniques for balancing rotating machinery in the field.
• Advanced Signal Processing: Advanced techniques for analyzing complex vibration signals.
• Demonstrations: Live demonstrations of vibration analysis techniques.

8. Certification and Standards

•  ISO 18436-2 : Understanding the requirements for vibration condition monitoring and diagnostics.
• Certification Preparation: Preparing for certification exams and understanding the requirements.