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Engineers and Plant Management are responsible for daily maintenance decisions that effect the operation and profitability of their company. This course is fast paced and designed by TurboCare Engineers for Engineers.

The intention of this course is not to train Engineers and Managers how to collect vibration data or perform vibration related tasks. TurboCare's objective is to ensure that Engineer's have the tools and knowledge required to make educated, informed and confident decisions based on the data and reports submitted by their Vibration Analysts. We highly recommend course attendees review basic vibration theory prior to attending this course.

Topics Covered (4 days):

• Review of predictive maintenance: detecting and diagnosing machine problems, predictive maintenance programs
• Overview of vibration and machinery vibration measurement: wave-forms, orbits, amplitude, frequency, spectrum, resolution, and units and conventions
• Safety guidelines and review of data collection process;
• Instrumentation: vibration transducers, appropriate measures, review of instrumentation, integration (analog & digital, waveform & spectra)
• Review of types of filtering: low pass, high pass, and band pass
• Phase Measurement: relative phase, phase marker, phase relationship - displacement, velocity, acceleration, use of phase
• The FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) analyzer and the RTA (Real Time Analyzer)
• Basic sampling theory, aliasing, windows, types of averaging
• Identifying mechanisms & fault frequencies - troubleshooting, unbalance, cracks, looseness, misalignment, bows and bends
• Machinery components
• Rubs: behavior of rubs and review of case histories
• Identifying malfunctions of rolling element bearings: diagnostic tools and review of causes of bearing failure.
• Bearing fault frequencies, spectra, and waveforms. Review of case histories on dryer exhaust fan and motor bearings
• Electrical fault review and comparison to mechanical faults on induction motors: sources of rotor vibration and review of case study on 1000 hp motor; air gap, dynamic eccentricity, AC induction motor analysis related to stators; variable frequency drives; diagnostic testing procedures and shut off tests; concentricity, run out and frame twist; rotor bar problems; motor failure progression and review of
  electrical problem data. Comparison of induction motors and DC motors
• Gears & gearboxes: gear mesh frequencies, gearbox acceleration, gear tooth wear, assembly phase number, and tooth repeat frequency, loading and misalignment
• Machine instabilities: causes & diagnosis of oil whirl, plane bearings and tilting pad bearings, oil whirl instabilities and whip instabilities on turbo expanders & turbine generator, anti whip and anti whirl bearings and anti swirl and honeycomb seals
• Resonance: description & diagnosis of resonance problems
• Review of field trim balancing: machinery rotor balancing, and single plane balancing using calibration weights
• National, international and industry standards and guidelines for machinery vibration
• Glossary of terms included and reference guide for additional self-study

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TurboCare's Vibration Analysis Training Program is generally compliant with the ISO 18436-2 standard for personnel involved in condition monitoring and machinery diagnostics, offering the appropriate theoretical and practical hands-on knowledge of vibration measurement and analysis. The ISO 18436-2 standard stipulates theory covered is non-product specific to ensure that concepts are grasped prior to introducing instrumentation technology.

TurboCare's Vibration Analysis training courses (Category I - IV, Part A & B) track directly to optional certification examinations. Certification examinations are offered supplemental to the training courses for those attendees wishing to attain certification status.

Certification provides a means for evaluating and documenting the competence of individuals and provides companies with the confidence of identifying individuals who are best suited and qualified to perform work.

TurboCare courses and certification examinations meet the requirements of the ISO 18436-2 standard and the courses are recognized by the Engineering Institute of Canada for Continuing Education Units (CEU's).

This course is particularly suited for Tradespersons and Technicians with minimal experience in basic vibration collection. The ISO standard 18436-2 recommends that students have successfully completed secondary school or its equivalent and a have minimum of 6 months relevant experience.

The objective of this course is to train individuals how to perform simple single channel machinery vibration measurements. This individual is not responsible for the choice of sensor used, any analysis conducted, or the assessment of the results.

Category I Vibration Analysis trained individuals will be qualified to:

• Understand vibration basics and the importance of measurement and analysis
• Operate and care for portable instrumentation
• Take readings from permanently installed instrumentation
• Input results into a database and download routes from a computer
• Conduct testing under steady state-state operating conditions
• Be able to identify and reject bad data
• Compare overall single value vibration measurements against pre-established alert settings

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TurboCare's Vibration Analysis Training Program is generally compliant with the ISO 18436-2 standard for personnel involved in condition monitoring and machinery diagnostics, offering the appropriate theoretical and practical hands-on knowledge of vibration measurement and analysis. The ISO 18436-2 standard stipulates theory covered is non-product specific to ensure that concepts are grasped prior to introducing instrumentation technology.

TurboCare's Vibration Analysis training courses (Category I - IV, Part A & B) track directly to optional certification examinations. Certification examinations are offered supplemental to the training courses for those attendees wishing to attain certification status.

Certification provides a means for evaluating and documenting the competence of individuals and provides companies with the confidence of identifying individuals who are best suited and qualified to perform work.

TurboCare courses and certification examinations meet the requirements of the ISO 18436-2 standard and the courses are recognized by the Engineering Institute of Canada for Continuing Education Units (CEU's).

This course is intended for those students who have completed or have the knowledge and skills taught in Category I Vibration Analysis, and have a minimum of 18 months of relevant experience. The ISO standard 18436-2 recommends that students have successful completion of secondary school or its equivalent.

Students must be able to manipulate simple algebraic equations, use a basic scientific calculator and be familiar with the basic operation of computers.

The objective of this course is to train individuals to perform industrial machinery vibration measurements and basic vibration analysis using single channel measurements with or without phase trigger signals according to established and recognized procedures.

Category II Vibration Analysis trained individuals will be qualified to:

• Select appropriate vibration measurement technique (select accelerometer, velocity or displacement methods, using appropriate type of data display)
• Set up vibration instruments for basic resolution of amplitude, frequency and time
• Perform basic spectrum analysis of machinery on shafts, bearings, gears, fans, pumps, motors
• Interact with and maintain a database of results and trends
• Perform basic impact tests to identify resonant frequencies
• Classify, interpret and evaluate test results per applicable standards
• Understand the basic balancing concepts

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TurboCare's Vibration Analysis Training Program is compliant with the ISO 18436-2 standard for personnel involved in condition monitoring and machinery diagnostics, offering the appropriate theoretical and practical hands-on knowledge of vibration measurement and analysis. The ISO 18436-2 draft standard stipulates theory covered is non-product specific to ensure that concepts are grasped prior to introducing instrumentation technology. The courses are recognized by the Engineering Institute of Canada for Continuing Education Units (CEU's).

TurboCare's Vibration Analysis training courses (Category I - IV, Part A & B) track directly to optional certification examinations. Certification provides a means for evaluating and documenting the competence of individuals and provides companies with the confidence of identifying individuals who are best suited and qualified to perform work.

Attendees should have completed or have the knowledge and skills taught in Category II Vibration Analysis and have a minimum of 36 months of relevant experience. Students must be able to manipulate algebraic equations, use a basic scientific calculator and be familiar with the basic operation of computers.

The objective of this course is to qualify individuals to perform and/or direct vibration measurements and analysis in according to established and recognized procedures.

Category III Vibration Analysis trained individuals will be qualified to:

• Perform and / or direct vibration measurements and analysis
• Select the appropriate vibration analysis technique
• Specify vibration hardware and software: portable and permanently installed systems
• Diagnose single channel spectra, waveforms and orbits; steady state and transient; with and without phase trigger
• Establish vibration monitoring programs including determining machines for periodic and continuous monitoring, frequency of testing; and development of route plans
• Establish a program for the specification of vibration levels and acceptance criteria for new machinery
• Understand in the sense of being able to direct the use of alternative technologies (for example: ultrasonics, thermography, motor current signature analysis, oil analysis)
• Recommend field corrective actions including balancing, alignment and component replacement
• Able to use advanced technologies including demodulation and PeakVue (tm CSI)
• Be able to do basic single plane balancing
• Report to management on program objectives, budgets, cost justification, personnel development
• Prepare reports on machine condition; recommend corrective action; report on effectiveness of repairs
• Provide instructions and technical direction to vibration trainees

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TurboCare's Vibration Analysis Training Program is generally compliant with the ISO 18436-2 standard for personnel involved in condition monitoring and machinery diagnostics, offering the appropriate theoretical and practical hands-on knowledge of vibration measurement and analysis. The ISO 18436-2 standard stipulates theory covered is non-product specific to ensure that concepts are grasped prior to introducing instrumentation technology. The courses are recognized by the Engineering Institute of Canada for Continuing Education Units (CEU's).

TurboCare's Vibration Analysis training courses (Category I - IV, Part A & B) track directly to optional certification examinations. Certification provides a means for evaluating and documenting the competence of individuals and provides companies with the confidence of identifying individuals who are best suited and qualified to perform work.

Attendees should have completed or have the knowledge and skills taught in Category III Vibration Analysis and have a minimum of 60 months of relevant experience. Students must be able to manipulate more complex algebraic equations, use a basic scientific calculator and be familiar with the basic operation of computers

The objective of this course is to qualify individuals to perform and/or direct all types of vibration measurements and analysis.

Category IV Vibration Analysis trained individuals will be qualified to:

• Apply all vibration theory and techniques as addressed earlier Category courses: including measurement and interpretation of multi channel spectral including: Frequency Response Function, Phase, Coherence
• Understand and perform signal analysis. Understand frequency and time domain processing including orbits and their limitations
• Determine the natural frequencies, mode shapes and damping of systems, components and assemblies
• Determine Operating Deflection Shapes (ODS) of machines and connected structures; recommend means for correction
• Apply basic principles of rotor-bearing dynamics to vibration diagnosis
• Conduct basic two plane field balancing
• Recommend advanced two-plane influence coefficient or static/couple balancing
• Recommend all generally recognized types of corrective actions
• Provide technical guidance to trainees
• Interpret and evaluate codes, standards and specifications, using ISO documents when available
• Perform basic torsional testing
• Recognize vibration caused by pulsation in machines such as recip and screw compressors; measure the necessary parameters, recommend means for correction

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TurboCare's Vibration Analysis Training Program is generally compliant with the ISO 18436-2 standard for personnel involved in condition monitoring and machinery diagnostics, offering the appropriate theoretical and practical hands-on knowledge of vibration measurement and analysis. The ISO 18436-2 standard stipulates theory covered is non-product specific to ensure that concepts are grasped prior to introducing instrumentation technology. The courses are recognized by the Engineering Institute of Canada for Continuing Education Units (CEU's).

TurboCare's Vibration Analysis training courses (Category I - IV, Part A & B) track directly to optional certification examinations. Certification provides a means for evaluating and documenting the competence of individuals and provides companies with the confidence of identifying individuals who are best suited and qualified to perform work.

Attendees should have completed or have the knowledge and skills taught in Category III Vibration Analysis and have a minimum of 60 months of relevant experience. Students must be able to manipulate more complex algebraic equations, use a basic scientific calculator and be familiar with the basic operation of computers

The objective of this course is to qualify individuals to perform and/or direct all types of vibration measurements and analysis.

Category IV Vibration Analysis trained individuals will be qualified to:

• Apply all vibration theory and techniques as addressed earlier Category courses: including measurement and interpretation of multi channel spectral including: Frequency Response Function, Phase, Coherence
• Understand and perform signal analysis. Understand frequency and time domain processing including orbits and their limitations
• Determine the natural frequencies, mode shapes and damping of systems, components and assemblies
• Determine Operating Deflection Shapes (ODS) of machines and connected structures; recommend means for correction
• Apply basic principles of rotor-bearing dynamics to vibration diagnosis
• Conduct basic two plane field balancing
• Recommend advanced two-plane influence coefficient or static/couple balancing
• Recommend all generally recognized types of corrective actions
• Provide technical guidance to trainees
• Interpret and evaluate codes, standards and specifications, using ISO documents when available
• Perform basic torsional testing
• Recognize vibration caused by pulsation in machines such as recip and screw compressors; measure the necessary parameters, recommend means for correction

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