Correspondence Courses

Skill Level:

Beginners with < 2 years experience

Certification Preparation:

Vibration Analyst Category I

Overview:

Condition monitoring and diagnostics cost effectively increase the availability and reliability of machines, which positively enhances productivity, profitability, and safety with less stress on personnel. Introduction to Machinery Vibrations is for the beginner in a predictive maintenance program.

Contents:

Chapter I:          Vibration Sources and Uses
Chapter II:         Basic Machinery Vibrations
Chapter III:        Data Collection and Analysis
Chapter IV:        Machine Characteristics
Chapter V:        Vibration Testing
Chapter VI:        Basic Analysis
Chapter VII:       Vibration Severity
Chapter VIII:      Additional Correction Monitoring Techniques

Estimated Time:

Self-paced, but estimate 24 hours study of IMV text and 30 hours for workshop exercises

Materials:

• Introduction to Machine Vibrations Short Course Notes
• Introduction to Machine Vibrations Workshops - 122 questions with answers (spiral bound)
• Study Plan/step-by-step guide on completing the course

CEU’s Earned:

(Upon Completion)

3.2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs); 3.2 points towards Recertification

Cost:

$325 (U.S.)

$425 (International)

Skill Level:

2+ years experience and completion of IMV course

Certification Preparation:

Vibration Analyst Category II

Overview:

Prepares professionals for plant data collection and vibration analysis.

Contents:

Chapter I:     Basic Machinery Vibrations

Chapter II:    Data Acquisition

Chapter III:   Data Processing

Chapter IV:   Fault Diagnosis

Chapter V:    Machine Condition Evaluation

Chapter VI:   Machine Testing

Chapter VII:  Periodic Monitoring

Chapter VIII: Basic Balancing of Rotating Machinery

Estimated Time:

Self-paced; but estimate 24 hours study of BMV text and 30 hours for workshop exercises

Materials:

• Basic Machinery Vibrations book
• Basic Machinery Vibrations Workshop - 100 questions with answers (spiral bound)
• Vibration Math Papers (spiral bound)
• Study Plan/Step-by-step guide on completing the course

CEU’s:

(Upon completion)

3.2 Continuing Education Units (CEU's); 3.2 points towards Recertification

Cost:

$425 (U.S.)

$515 (International)

Skill Level:

3+ years experience for professionals who routinely use a single and dual Channel dedicated FFT analyzer and have taken the BMV course, BMV correspondence course or have a college degree

Certification Preparation:

Vibration Analyst Category III

Overview:

Prepares professionals for routine vibration analysis and condition evaluation.

Contents:

VOLUME I: DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES

Chapter 1:  Theory and General Principles

Chapter 2:  Data Acquisition

Chapter 3:  Data Processing

Chapter 4:  Time and Frequency Analysis

Chapter 5:  Orbit and Phase Analysis

Chapter 6:  Resonance and Critical Speed Testing

Chapter 7:  Condition Evaluation

Chapter 8:  Basic Dual Channel Testing

VOLUME II: ANALYSIS AND CORRECTION

Chapter 9:   Vibration Control

Chapter 10:  Balancing

Chapter 11:  Rolling Element Bearings

Chapter 12:  Operating Speed Including FF Bearings

Chapter 13:  Centrifugal Machines

Chapter 14:  Motors & Generators

Chapter 15:  Gearboxes

Chapter 16:  Rolls, Spindles and Presses

Estimated Time:

Self-paced; but estimate 48 hours study of MVA text and 40 hours for workshop exercises

Materials:

• Machinery Vibration Analysis Short Course Notes
• Machinery Vibration Analysis Workshop - 100 questions with answers (spiral bound)
• Vibration Math Papers (spiral bound)
• Study Plan/ step-by-step guide on completing the course

CEU’s:

(Upon completion)

3.2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs); 3.2 points towards Recertification

Cost:

$485 (U.S.)

$575 (International)

Skill Level:

5+ years experience for analysts who have mastered the single-channel FFT analyzer or data collector.

Certification Preparation:

Vibration Analyst Category IV (partial prep)

Overview:

Teaches additional analytical techniques possible with dual-channel FFT analysis. The course has segmented into 26 lessons. The assignments include a reading assignment in the notes and handouts, examples, and workshop questions.

Contents:

Chapter 1:   Introduction

Chapter 2:   Transient Vibrations

Chapter 3:   Forced Harmonic Vibration

Chapter 4:   Introduction to Rotor Dynamics

Chapter 5:   Understanding Journal Bearings

Chapter 6:   Rotor-Bearing Instabilities

Chapter 7:   Machine Modeling

Chapter 8:   Simple Calculation Methods

Chapter 9:   Computer Calculation Methods

Chapter 10: Transient Testing

Chapter 11:  Field Balancing of Rotating Machinery

Chapter 12:  Balancing Turbomachinery

Chapter 13:  Validation of Rotor-Dynamic Models Using Dynamic Testing

Chapter 14:  Flexible Rotor Balancing

Chapter 15:  Case Histories

Estimated Time:

Self-paced; but estimate 64 hours study of RD&B text and 48 hours for workshop exercises

Materials:

• Rotor Dynamics and Balancing short course notes
• Rotor Dynamics and Balancing Workshops - 50 questions with answers (spiral bound)
• Rotor dynamics computer program run on Windows
• Directions for use of VIB disk
• RIMAP CD Rom (Demo)- rotor dynamics program
• Equation Sheets

CEU’s:

(Upon completion)

3.2 Continuing Education Units; 3.2 points towards Recertification

Cost:

$485 (U.S.)

$575 (International)

Skill Level:

Engineers and technicians new to the area with 5+ years of experience in machine vibrations and a familiarity with machine hardware.

Certification Preparation:

Vibration Analyst Category IV (partial prep)

Overview:

Advanced Vibration Control is about controlling vibration using isolation, damping, design, and balancing. Provides insight into rotor-bearing dynamics; vibration control and computation; and balancing techniques, practices, and strategy.

Contents:

TOPICS:

• Transient vibrations
• Forced vibrations
• Vibration control methods
• Basic rotor-bearing dynamics
• Balancing techniques
• Balancing exercises
• Balancing case histories
• Simple engineering calculations
• Basic rotor modeling and calculation

Materials:

• AVC class notes
• AVC workbook containing problems and exercises

CEU’s:

(Upon completion)

3.2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs); 3.2 points towards Recertification

Cost:

$485 (U.S.)

$575 (International)

Skill Level:

Engineers and technicians new to the area with 5+ years of experience in machine vibrations and a familiarity with machine hardware.

Certification Preparation:

Vibration Analyst Category IV (partial prep)

Overview:

The Advanced Vibration Analysis correspondence course study plan is divided into twenty-eight (28) lessons.  The assignments include a reading assignment in the Short Course Notes and workshop questions.  This course will assist in the preparation for the Vibration Institute Vibration Analyst Category IV Certification Examination. 

Contents:

TOPICS:

• Signal Processing
• Fourier Transform
• Signal Resolution
• The Envelop Detector
• Torisional Vibrations
• Hilbert Transform
• Time Series Averaging
• Damping Calculation
• Multichannel Analysis
• Basic Modal Testing

Materials:

• AVC class notes
• AVC workbook containing problems and exercises

CEU’s:

(Upon completion)

3.2 Continuing Education Units; 3.2 points towards Recertification

Cost:

$485 (U.S.)

$575 (International)