CAT IV – Advanced Vibration Analysis (AVA)

Class attendees may attend our Annual Training Conference Expo & Reception FREE of Charge

AVA teaches a wide array of advanced vibration analysis techniques including two-channel analysis, advanced signal processing, modal analysis, operating deflection shape (ODS), synchronous time averaging, and torsional vibration. It is partial preparation for the ISO 18436-2:2014 Vibration Analyst Category IV Certification Exam. Workshops and demonstrations are scheduled throughout the training course to exemplify curricular theory and applications. All registered attendees in the Advanced Vibration Analysis training course will receive:

• Course Training Manual
• Printed Copy of Course PowerPoints
• Workbook with examples, vibration related questions requiring a solution and 18436-2 Annex A from the Body of Knowledge
• Calculator
• Ruler
• Certificate of Course Completion

The AVA training is a four and one-half day course. It will run Monday through Thursday 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. daily. With the final day, Friday running from 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

AVA Course Content Includes Course notes on signal processing and dual-channel analysis Workbook containing examples, workshop problems and the Body of Knowledge found in ISO 18436-2 Annex A, Training course examination, study guide, and electronic certificate of completion

Training and Workshops Include:

1. Signal Processing Introduction to the FFT A/D converters, dynamic range, FFT batch process, buffer fill times, averaging, and overlap.
2. FFT Basics and Filters FFT Topics Aliasing, windows, resolution, and demonstrations.
3. Aliasing, Windows, and Resolution FFT Accuracy Side-lobe areas; accuracy of rectangular, Hanning, and flat-top windows, window resolution, order spectra, correction of amplitude and frequency from bin location.
4. Window Function and Order Spectra Beats and Modulation Time domain of digitized signals, beats, AM and FM modulation, suppressed carrier signals and enveloping, case histories.
5. Beats and Modulation, Time Series Averaging, Frequency synthesizers, averaging one signal and noise, averaging two signals, effect of synchronous time averaging on bearing defects and modulation, digital filers and the FFT as a brick wall filter, case histories of synchronous time averaging.
6. Time Series Averaging Transient and Forced Harmonic Vibration Dual-Channel Basics Test methods, transfer functions, coherence, mass/spring model, real and imaginary displays, Nyquist and Bodé plots, basic mode shapes, and operating deflection shapes. Introduction to the Hilbert Transform
7. Dual-Channel Analysis Damping Measurement and Calculation Half-power, real or imaginary plots, slope of phase shift, log decrement, dB decay of waterfall data, and demonstrations.
8. Damping Measurement Modal Testing Testing, analysis, natural frequencies, damping, and modes. Structural Measurements Vertical pumps, machine supports, floors, phase leads, turbine blades and fans, axial resonance on motors with sleeve bearings.
9. Modal Testing, Course Review, Training Examination Review, Training Examination on Course Content

Instructor:  Nelson Baxter, Brad Barton & Barry Cease

Location:

Niagara Falls Convention Center

101 Old Falls Street

Niagara Falls, NY 14303

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Registration Fees:

Member: $2,550

Non-Member: $2,650

Includes Course Materials, Breakfast, Lunch, and Breaks

To join as a member, and receive a discount, and a year of benefits, click HERE

If you would like materials shipped to you in advance of the course, they will be shipped a week in advance and there will be a $100 expedited materials fee.

Optional Certification Exam: A Vibration Analyst Category IV Certification Exam will need to be scheduled outside of this training agenda. Typically, the Vibration Analyst Category IV Certification Exam is scheduled for 5 hours on Saturday morning following the training course. (Course and Exam schedule are always subject to change based on scheduling or unforeseen circumstances.)  Please be sure you have completed the CF009 Exam Application in advance of your exam.

Optional Certification Exam to be administered the day AFTER the course:

Vibration Analyst Category I: $350

Vibration Analyst Category II: $400

Vibration Analyst Category III: $450

Vibration Analyst Category IV: $500

Balancing Field Specialist Exam: $350

Photography and Video Policy: 

By participating in the Vibration Institute events, we (VI) reserve the right to use any photograph/video taken for any of our in-person events or marketing platforms. This is not limited to but includes: promotional materials, website, social media, etc.