DESCRIPTION

The Category-III course covers five days, with an additional day for review and the exam, is intended for people who are confident with spectrum analysis but who wish to push on and learn more about signal processing, time waveform and phase analysis, cross-channel testing, machine dynamics, and fault correction.You will learn to diagnose all of the common faults conditions with rolling element and sleeve bearing machines, by utilizing time waveforms, phase readings and other techniques to diagnose faults. You will also learn machine dynamics (natural frequencies, resonance, etc.) and how to perform resonance testing and correct resonance problems. The course also covers single and cross-channel measurement capabilities of your analyzer. And after completing the CAT-III course, you will be able to set and run a successful vibration program, and mentor the junior analysts.

RECOMMENDED AUDIENCE:

The Vibration Specialist Advanced course is intended for personnel who have at least two years vibration analysis experience and a solid understanding of vibration theory and terminology This course is designed for the senior vibration analyst and program manager who must be able to diagnose the widest range of vibration related fault conditions, perform balancing and alignment, and understand, diagnose and correct resonance faults. Category III certification requires a demonstrated 36 months experience in vibration analysis, completion of the Category III course and successfully pass the Category III vibration analyst examination, and previously certified as a Category II vibration analyst by a recognized certification body.

YOU WILL LEARN:

• Review of condition monitoring technologies and the ISO standards
• Signal processing and data acquisition
• Time waveform analysis
• Phase analysis
• Dynamics (natural frequencies and resonance)
• Testing for natural frequencies
• Operating Deflection Shape (ODS) analysis
• Modal analysis and intro to FEA
• Correcting resonances
• Rolling element bearing fault detection
• Journal bearing fault detection
• Electric motor testing
• Pumps, fans and compressors
• Gearbox fault detection
• Corrective action
• Running a successful condition monitoring program
• Acceptance testing
  

COURSE DURATION:

5 days, with examination provided on the morning of day 5