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Industrial Maintenance:
VIBRATION ANALYSIS, ALIGNMENT, & BALANCING (VAT 100)
Course Description
The participant should be able to diagnose and measure vibration problems, use various tools
and techniques to adjust alignment, and perform correct balancing.
Learning Outcome
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
1. diagnose vibration problems;
2. measure phase and vibration;
3. analyze a spectrum;
4. choose transducers;
5. use spike energy;
6. determine resonance;
7. do reverse indicator alignment;
8. compensate for thermal growth;
9. determine balance weight; and
10. perform correct balancing.
Course Objective
To provide the participant with the ability to troubleshoot vibration problems encountered
in rotating equipment using vibration analysis as well as how to properly align and balance
rotating equipment.
Major Topics Covered
• Basic vibration concepts as they relate to problems with rotating equipment
• Single channel FTT analysis
• Proper alignment procedures
• Single and dual plane balancing
Prerequisites
None
Class Size
12
Course Duration
40 hours
2 hours
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