Advanced Fault Diagnosis (ISO 18436-2 Cat II)
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Vibration Analysis Category II
This course targets reliability and predictive maintenance engineers, condition monitoring specialists, and vibration analysts wanting to advance to Level II Vibration Analysis per ISO 18436-2 for diagnosing complex mechanical faults and advanced spectral analysis.
Duration: 5 Intensive Diagnostic Days
Internationally Aligned (ISO 18436-2 Cat II)
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Target Audience
Predictive maintenance and condition monitoring engineers/specialists.
Reliability and mechanical inspection engineers on rotating equipment.
Cat I vibration analysts seeking ISO Cat II international certification.
What You Will Learn
Advanced Machine Fault Diagnosis
Accurately differentiate unbalance, misalignment, and bent shaft patterns.
Bearing Defect Frequencies
Calculate BPFO, BPFI, BSF, and FTF frequencies and track the four stages of bearing wear.
Gearbox Fault Analysis
Calculate Gear Mesh Frequency (GMF) and detect tooth wear or cracks via time waveform.
Phase Analysis Techniques
Use phase measurements to distinguish resonance, misalignment, and structural looseness.
Course Topics & Syllabus
| Module | Detailed Topic |
|---|---|
| Signal Processing Settings | Configuring Fmax, lines of resolution, and windowing effects on spectral accuracy. |
| Unbalance & Force Diagnosis | Spectral patterns of static/dynamic unbalance and associated phase angles. |
| Gears & Electrical Faults | Mechanical and electrical fault spectra including eccentricity, rotor bar pass, and sidebands. |
| Bearing Spectral Analysis | Four stages of bearing failure and advanced PeakVue/Demodulation techniques. |
| Mechanical Resonance Testing | Bump tests, natural frequency identification, and resonance mitigation. |
| ISO Cat II Exam Preparation | Comprehensive review of ISO 18436-2 requirements and sample exam practice. |