Fundamentals of Vibration Analysis
Course Overview
This course provides a practical introduction to vibration measurement and condition monitoring of rotating machinery. Participants learn how vibration is generated, measured, and interpreted, and how basic vibration data can be used to evaluate the condition of pumps, motors, fans, compressors, turbines, and gearboxes.
The course combines essential theory with industrial examples, helping participants distinguish normal machine behaviour from common mechanical problems. No advanced vibration-analysis experience is required.
Key Learning Objectives
Participants will learn how to:
- Understand the fundamental principles of mechanical vibration
- Select appropriate vibration parameters and measurement units
- Perform reliable field measurements
- Interpret time waveforms and frequency spectra
- Identify common rotating machinery faults
- Establish effective vibration trending and reporting practices
Course Content
- Fundamentals of mechanical vibration
- Amplitude, frequency, period, and phase
- Displacement, velocity, and acceleration
- Peak, peak-to-peak and RMS values
- Vibration sensors and measurement instruments
- Sensor selection, mounting, and measurement locations
- Introduction to time waveform analysis
- Introduction to FFT and frequency spectrum analysis
- Running speed, harmonics, and machine-related frequencies
- Basic identification of unbalance, misalignment, looseness, and resonance
- Vibration severity evaluation and condition trends
- Measurement errors and data-quality considerations
- Condition monitoring routes and reporting
- Practical industrial examples
Who Should Attend?
Maintenance engineers, mechanical engineers, technicians, reliability personnel, operators, and professionals beginning their work in vibration analysis and condition monitoring.