Course Description

This 5-day course provides an in-depth understanding of mechanical shaft alignment and vibration analysis in rotating machinery. The program is designed to help participants recognize the impact of misalignment and vibration on machine performance, reliability, and longevity. It covers alignment principles, vibration theory, fault detection methods, and diagnostics in line with industry standards. Participants will gain a solid foundation to evaluate machinery condition, interpret alignment and vibration data conceptually, and support maintenance and reliability strategies.

Course Objectives

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

  • Understand the fundamentals of shaft alignment and its importance in machinery health
  • Recognize different types of misalignment and their theoretical effects on machine components
  • Describe the principles of vibration and its relation to mechanical faults
  • Interpret vibration frequency patterns and common failure signatures
  • Analyze misalignment-related vibrations and how they manifest in monitoring data
  • Understand key international standards and guidelines (e.g., ISO, API, ANSI)
  • Support the implementation of effective reliability and condition monitoring programs

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for professionals involved in equipment reliability, maintenance planning, and machinery diagnostics.

Course Agenda

Day 1

Registration, Welcome & Introduction

Pre-Test

Introduction to Shaft Alignment

  • Overview of rotating equipment systems
  • Types of shaft misalignment: parallel (offset), angular, and combination
  • Effects of misalignment on bearings, seals, couplings, and shafts
  • Thermal growth and soft foot considerations
  • Conceptual overview of alignment methods (dial indicators, laser, reverse)

Day 2

Shaft Alignment Theory & Standards

  • Shaft alignment tolerances and specifications
  • Key alignment terms and definitions
  • Coupling types and alignment implications
  • Alignment issues in multi-machine trains
  • Alignment-related standards: ANSI, API, and OEM guidance

Day 3

Fundamentals of Vibration Theory

  • Basic concepts: amplitude, frequency, velocity, acceleration, displacement
  • Vibration units and measurement parameters
  • Natural frequency and resonance
  • Overview of vibration signal processing (time vs. frequency domain)
  • Introduction to Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) in vibration analysis

Day 4

Vibration Signatures & Fault Diagnosis

  • Common vibration causes: imbalance, misalignment, looseness, bearing defects
  • Vibration patterns and how to interpret them
  • Misalignment-specific vibration indicators
  • Fault frequencies for rotating equipment components
  • Case-based analysis of vibration issues

Day 5

Condition Monitoring & Integration

  • Role of shaft alignment and vibration analysis in predictive maintenance
  • Introduction to condition-based monitoring programs
  • Data trending and alarm setting concepts
  • Documentation and reporting of findings
  • Review of best practices, ISO/ANSI/API compliance, and final Q&A

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.