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Vibration Analysis – ISO Category (CAT I / II / III)
Practical Vibration Monitoring, Diagnostics & Machine Condition Assessment in Accordance with ISO 18436
Why Choose Vibration Analysis – ISO Category (CAT I / II / III) Training Course?
Vibration Analysis has become one of the most critical condition monitoring techniques used to ensure the reliability, availability, and safety of rotating machinery across industries such as oil & gas, power generation, manufacturing, petrochemicals, utilities, and transportation. Unplanned equipment failures often result in significant production losses, safety risks, and high maintenance costs—making predictive maintenance and early fault detection a strategic necessity rather than an operational luxury.
This comprehensive training course is designed in full alignment with ISO 18436 standards and structured to support Vibration Analyst Categories I, II, and III, providing a progressive learning pathway from fundamental vibration concepts to advanced diagnostic techniques and programme management. Participants will gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to confidently collect, analyze, interpret, and report vibration data for effective machinery condition assessment.
The course emphasizes real-world applications, hands-on analysis, and practical fault identification using industry-relevant case studies and vibration spectra. It addresses common rotating equipment such as motors, pumps, fans, compressors, gearboxes, turbines, and bearings, while also covering measurement techniques, signal processing, fault frequencies, and severity evaluation.
By the end of the training, participants will be equipped to implement and manage vibration-based condition monitoring programs, support reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) initiatives, and make informed maintenance decisions based on data-driven diagnostics—whether operating at entry, intermediate, or advanced analyst levels.
What are the Goals?
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand vibration principles and machine dynamic behavior
- Correctly use vibration measurement instruments and sensors
- Identify common machinery faults using vibration signatures
- Analyze time waveforms, FFT spectra, and phase data
- Apply ISO standards for vibration severity evaluation
- Diagnose bearing, imbalance, misalignment, looseness, and gear faults
- Interpret vibration trends and establish alarm limits
- Prepare professional vibration analysis reports
- Manage and improve vibration-based condition monitoring programs (CAT III level)
Who is this Training Course for?
This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Maintenance and Reliability Engineers
- Condition Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance Engineers
- Mechanical Engineers and Technicians
- Maintenance Supervisors and Planners
- Rotating Equipment Specialists
- Plant and Asset Integrity Engineers
- Professionals preparing for ISO 18436 CAT I / II / III certification
How will this Training Course be Presented?
This training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes an interactive mixture of lecture-led learning & group discussions.
The Course Content
- Introduction to condition monitoring and predictive maintenance
- Role of vibration analysis in asset reliability
- Basic vibration theory
- Simple harmonic motion and machine vibration behavior
- Vibration standards and overview of ISO 18436
- Types of rotating equipment and vibration characteristics
- Introduction to vibration sensors
- Basic vibration measurement techniques
- Introduction to time waveform and FFT spectrum
- Practical examples and demonstrations
- Vibration measurement best practices
- Sensor mounting methods and measurement points
- Data quality, repeatability, and common errors
- Frequency analysis and spectral interpretation
- Machine running speed and fault frequency calculations
- Identification of common faults
- ISO vibration severity zones and alarm levels
- Introduction to trending and baseline development
- Hands-on vibration spectrum interpretation exercises
- Detailed vibration signatures of rotating machinery
- Bearing defect frequencies and failure modes
- Rolling element bearing fault analysis
- Gearbox vibration analysis and gear mesh frequencies
- Electrical faults in motors (electrical vs mechanical vibration)
- Time waveform analysis and impact detection
- Phase analysis and its application in fault diagnosis
- Resonance and natural frequency identification
- Case studies: real vibration fault examples
- Advanced signal processing techniques
- Severity assessment and fault progression analysis
- Alarm limit setting strategies
- Integration of vibration data with reliability programs
- Root cause analysis using vibration data
- Vibration acceptance testing and commissioning measurements
- Data management and reporting best practices
- Developing corrective maintenance recommendations
- Designing and managing a vibration monitoring program
- Risk-based equipment selection and criticality analysis
- Integration with RCM, CBM, and asset management systems
- Performance indicators for condition monitoring programs
- Audit and continuous improvement of vibration programs
- Advanced case studies and group diagnostic exercises
- Review of ISO CAT I / II / III competency requirements
- Examination preparation guidance and best practices
- Final workshop: complete vibration analysis and reporting exercise
Certificate and Accreditation
- AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
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