Course Overview

Vibration Analysis Level I – An Engineering Approach is a comprehensive five-day program designed for professionals who need practical skills in vibration-based condition monitoring. Developed and Delivered By Jeruel, this course bridges introductory and intermediate concepts, making complex vibration theory accessible for maintenance teams. Participants master fundamentals including single-degree-of-freedom systems, natural frequency analysis, and damping principles while gaining hands-on experience with data acquisition techniques using industry-standard sensors and analyzers.

The curriculum focuses on real-world applications, teaching participants to identify common machine faults through spectrum analysis, establish effective alarm limits, and implement vibration analysis to boost machine reliability. With over 40 hours of instruction, maintenance engineers, reliability specialists, and condition monitoring technicians develop skills they can immediately apply to their equipment monitoring programs. This course is available as either a public or in-house training option, with all participants receiving professional certification upon successful completion.

Learning Objectives

• Explore the core principles of vibration theory. You'll grasp single-degree-of-freedom systems, discover how natural frequency works, and analyze transient responses. These fundamentals will help you predict how structures respond to vibrations in real-world applications.
• Explore the building blocks of vibration systems: masses that store energy, springs (both linear and torsional) that provide resistance, and damping elements that absorb vibrations. Learn to calculate equivalent stiffness when multiple springs or beams work together in complex structures.
• Master the math behind motion! Derive and solve differential equations for single-degree-of-freedom systems, both with and without damping. Calculate key parameters like natural frequency and damping factor that reveal how quickly oscillations decay over time.
• Master vibration data collection hands-on. Practice proper sensor placement and mounting techniques. Compare axial vs radial readings, process signals effectively, and build efficient measurement routes that capture all critical machine points.
• Master spectrum analysis to spot machine problems. Convert time waveforms to frequency spectrums, apply spectral averaging, and understand phase basics. These techniques help you read vibration signals and catch common faults before they cause breakdowns.
• Spot machinery problems before they become disasters. Analyze vibration patterns to identify imbalance, misalignment, bearing defects, and resonance issues. Then set smart alarm limits that warn you early without false alarms. Your machines will thank you.
• Master field procedures that boost machine reliability. Learn proper sensor mounting, analyzer operation, and condition monitoring techniques that catch problems before they cause downtime.