Course Description

This 5-day training course is designed to provide maintenance and reliability professionals with skills and in-depth knowledge in vibration monitoring and analysis techniques for rotating equipment. Participants will learn how to detect, diagnose, and prevent machinery faults such as imbalance, misalignment, bearing failures, and looseness using vibration data and predictive maintenance strategies.

Course Objectives

Upon the successful completion of this course, each participant will be able to:

  • Understand the design, classification, and operational principles of MV, HV, and EHV switchgear
  • Understand the principles of vibration theory and machine dynamics
  • Identify and classify common vibration faults in rotating machinery
  • Collect, interpret, and analyze vibration data using modern tools
  • Use vibration signatures to assess machine health and performance
  • Apply condition-based and predictive maintenance techniques
  • Integrate vibration analysis with other reliability and CMMS strategies
  • Improve root cause analysis and maintenance planning based on vibration trends

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for Maintenance and Reliability Engineers, Vibration Analysts and Technicians, Rotating Equipment Engineers, Predictive Maintenance Specialists, Condition Monitoring Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Plant Engineers and Maintenance Supervisors, Asset Integrity and Inspection Personnel.

Course Agenda

Day 1

Registration, Welcome & Introduction

Pre-Test

Fundamentals of Vibration & Machinery Dynamics

  • Introduction to vibration and oscillation theory
  • Key terms: frequency, amplitude, phase, resonance
  • Types of vibration: free, forced, natural, random
  • Basic machine dynamics (shafts, rotors, bearings)
  • Standards overview (ISO 10816, 20816)

Day 2

Vibration Data Acquisition & Instrumentation

  • Types of sensors: accelerometers, velocity transducers, displacement probes
  • Data acquisition methods and sampling
  • Mounting techniques and sensor placement
  • Using portable vibration analyzers and online monitoring systems
  • Safety considerations during data collection

Day 3

Vibration Analysis & Fault Diagnosis

  • FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) and time waveform analysis
  • Common machine faults and vibration signatures:

                   √    Imbalance

                   √    Misalignment

                   √    Mechanical looseness

                   √    Bearing and gear faults

                   √    Electrical motor faults

  • Severity charts and trending

Day 4

Predictive Maintenance & Data Integration

  • Condition-based vs time-based maintenance
  • Integrating vibration with thermography, ultrasound, and oil analysis
  • Condition monitoring software and reporting
  • Maintenance decision-making using vibration trends
  • Aligning with RCM and asset management programs

Day 5

Field Applications, Troubleshooting & Case Studies

  • Field techniques for troubleshooting machinery issues
  • Vibration isolation and correction techniques
  • Case studies: Pump, compressor, and motor failures
  • Root cause analysis based on vibration evidence
  • Developing action plans and maintenance reports

Post-Test

End of the Course

Assessment Methodology

All courses conducted by EdTech will begin with a Pre-evaluation and end with a Post-evaluation. The instructor will evaluate the knowledge and skills of the participants according to the feedback given by participants. This will help to recognize the benefits and the level of knowledge gained by participants through the course.

Training Methodology

Facilitated by a highly qualified specialist, who has extensive knowledge and experience; this program will be conducted using extensively interactive methods, encouraging participants to share their own experiences and apply the program material to real-life work situations in order to stimulate group discussions and improve the efficiency of the subject coverage.

Percentages of the total course hour classification are:

  • ​40% Theoretical lectures, Concepts and approach
  • 20% Motivation to develop individual skill and Techniques
  • 20% Case Studies and Practical Exercises
  • 20% Topic General Discussions and interaction

Course Manual

Participants will be provided with comprehensive presentation material as reference manual. This presentation material is a compilation of core valuable information, references, presentation methods and inspiring reading which will be used as a part of the material guide.

Course Certificate

At the completion of the course, all participants who successfully accomplished the required contact hours will receive an EdTech Training Participation Certificate as a testimony to their commitment to professional development and further education.

Why Edtech ?

  • Industry Experienced; Internationally Qualified Trainers
  • Hands-on Practical Sessions & Assignments
  • Intensive Study materials
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Realistic training methodology
  • High-Quality Training in Affordable Course Fees
  • Achievement Certificate, as approved by the Ministry of Education (Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education Training - ACTVET), HABC, AWS, IAOSHE, SHRM, etc.