Vibration Analysis – Course Topics
1. Fundamentals of Vibration
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Basic principles of vibration in rotating equipment
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Sources of vibration: mechanical, hydraulic, aerodynamic
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Units of measurement and vibration terminology
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Importance of vibration monitoring in reliability engineering
2. Vibration Measurement Techniques
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Types of sensors: accelerometers, velocity probes, displacement probes
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Data acquisition systems and signal processing
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Frequency spectrum analysis (FFT)
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Time waveform and phase analysis
3. Vibration Analysis Methods
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Overall vibration levels and trending
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Spectrum analysis for fault detection
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Envelope analysis for bearing faults
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Modal analysis and resonance detection
4. Fault Diagnosis Using Vibration
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Common faults: imbalance, misalignment, looseness, bearing defects, gear faults
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Identifying cavitation and hydraulic issues in pumps
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Diagnosing compressor surge and gas turbine blade problems
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Case studies of industrial failures detected by vibration analysis
5. Condition Monitoring & Predictive Maintenance
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Role of vibration analysis in predictive maintenance programs
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Integration with other techniques: thermography, oil analysis, ultrasound
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Reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) applications
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Trend analysis and reporting
6. Tools & Software Applications
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Portable vibration analyzers
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Online monitoring systems
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Software for spectrum and trend analysis
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Data interpretation and decision-making
7. Safety & Best Practices
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Safety protocols during vibration measurement
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Handling sensors and equipment safely
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Best practices for accurate data collection
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Compliance with ISO and industry standards
- المعلم: motaz mohamed