CAT III - Machinery Vibration Analysis
Machinery Vibration Analysis (MVA)
This course provides more in-depth discussions of time wave forms, FFT’s and phase analysis techniques for the evaluation of industrial machinery. It includes waveform and spectral analysis, acceptance testing, machinery severity assessment, single plane balancing and much more. This course provides 38 hours of training and partial preparation for the ISO 18436-2:2014 Vibration Analyst Category III Certification Exam.
May 11-15, 2026
New Orleans, LA
September 21-25, 2026
Naperville, IL
November 9-13, 2026
Chattanooga, TN
ALL Machinery Vibration Analysis information
MVA provides in-depth discussions on time waveforms, FFT’s, phase and orbit analysis techniques for the evaluation of industrial machinery. This course is partial preparation for the Vibration Analyst Category III Certification Exam.
There is a twelve-question multiple choice work shop supporting each chapter. The student will be provided 30 minutes for each work shop to test their knowledge and understanding of the material presented for that chapter. The instructor will then review the workshop with the class. The student’s time and understanding of the work shop materials will aid them in their preparation for the certification exam.
It includes ten chapters covering:
Principles of Vibration
The Physical Nature of Vibration, Vibratory Motion, Degrees of Freedom, Measures & Magnitudes, Relationships of Displacement, Velocity and Acceleration.
Data Acquisition Procedures
Accelerometers, Velocity Sensors, Proximity Probes, Encoders, Signal Conditioning, Triggering and Calibration.
Signal Processing
Instrumentation, Digital Signal Processing, Resolution, Dynamic Range, Demodulation, Data Displays.
Time Waveform Analysis
Signal Processing and Presentation, Phase Measurement and Analysis, Harmonic Relationships, and Time Waveform Shape Analysis.
Frequency and Phase Analysis
Frequency Analysis, Beats, Orders, Nonsynchronous Frequencies, Resonance, Sidebands, Modulation and Spectral Shapes.
Orbit Analysis and Shaft Centerline Position
Orbital Construction, Orbital Timing, Orbital Analysis, Centerline Position, and Case Histories.
Machine Testing
Concepts, Mode Shapes, Shaker Excitation, Impact Testing, Damping, Amplification and Critical Speed Testing.
Balancing of Rotating Machinery
Mass Unbalance, Force, Single Plane Balancing, Critical Speeds, Trial Weights, Pitfalls, One Shot Methodology, and Four Run Method.
Condition Monitoring and Evaluation
Machine Knowledge, Types Of Monitoring, Route Based, Permanent Monitoring, Protection, Screening and Trending.
Machine, Components, and Potential Fault Frequencies
common or shared fault frequencies, fluid film bearings, rotors, rolling element bearings, gearboxes, motors, generators, pumps, fans, compressors, belt and roll frequencies.
There is a twelve-question multiple choice workshop supporting each chapter. The student will be provided 30 minutes for each workshop to test their knowledge and understanding of the material presented for that chapter. The instructor will then review the workshop with the class. The student’s time and understanding of the workshop materials will aid them in their preparation for the certification exam.
Our cancellation fees are as follows:
Transfer to another training course (and certification exam, if applicable): $0
Cancellation without transfer to another course (and certification exam, if applicable) 10 or more days before first date of course: 10% of course (and exam, if applicable) cost.
Cancellation less than 10 days of first date of course (and certification exam, if applicable): 20% of course (and exam, if applicable) cost.
Absentees for the course will not receive a refund. This cancellation policy supersedes all prior published information. We appreciate that this is an important investment for you and your company and would like to accommodate your needs the best we can. If you have a concern, please call our office at 1-630-654-2254