Applied Vibration Analysis CAT II

Applied Vibration Analysis CAT II

Price range: $999.99 through $2,099.99

Deepen your expertise to become a senior vibration analyst with advanced training in vibration analysis, digital signal interpretation, and precision maintenance aligned with ISO 18436-1 and ISO 18436-2 to elevate your skills and confidence in condition monitoring.

Available 19th January 2026. Students will receive access to the online training materials for a period of 4 (four) months. 

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Description

Welcome to the Next Step in Your Vibration Specialist Journey

Available 19th January 2026

Congratulations on challenging yourself to reach a higher level of competence in the field of vibration analysis.

As the second installment in your journey to becoming a vibration specialist, this course invites you to develop a deeper understanding of the key principles, tools, and applications that define vibration science.

Guided by the ISO 18436-1 and ISO 18436-2 standard, this program builds on your foundational knowledge to prepare you for intermediate-level analysis and specialized applications in the field.

It is expected that participants are already proficient in data collection and possess a solid grasp of basic vibration theory, along with an eagerness to expand their technical knowledge and analytical skills.

Course Topics

  • Intermediate vibration theory

  • Digital signal analyzer fundamentals

  • Site survey guidelines

  • Shaft centerline analysis introduction

  • Natural frequency determination

  • Precision maintenance principles

  • Reporting fundamentals

  • Intermediate component and equipment fault analysis

“Teach a person how to design a wheel from scratch, and that person will design you a wheel. But give a person a wheel that is already designed, and that person will design you a vehicle.”

This course reflects that philosophy — it equips you not only to understand the tools of vibration analysis, but to apply them creatively and confidently in solving real-world problems.

Course Format & Resources

This self-paced, web-based video course offers the flexibility to learn anytime, anywhere, and at your own pace—helping you achieve your professional goals faster.

Your learning experience includes:

  • Students will receive access to the online training materials for a period of 4 (four) months. The optional certification exam is available online and may be purchased separately.
  • Access to online course manual. An optional printed course manual may be purchased separately.
  • Online learning resources to enhance your learning.
  • You will receive 3 Continuing Education Unit credits (CEUs) for completing this course.
  • Course completion e-certificate

Students will receive further information regarding course details and online resources following registration.

Table of Content

Applied Vibration Analysis CAT II

Chapter 1 – Introduction

  • Data flow and process flowchart

  • Review of key concepts from CAT I course

Chapter 2 – Vibration Theory

  • Basic motion (superposition)

  • Artificial high peaks

  • Transient vibration response

  • Beat

  • Time domain digitization

  • Frequency domain calculation

  • Relationship between waveform sampling rate and Fmax

  • Resolution

  • Time domain resolution

  • Frequency domain resolution

  • Units of amplitude

  • Characteristic of vibration

  • Amplitude conversion

  • Filtering

  • Filter applications

  • Aliasing

  • Phase

  • Phase relationship and units of measure

  • How do we measure phase?

  • Representing results from phase analysis

  • Windows

Chapter 3 – DSA Fundamentals

  • Analyzer types

  • Portable Digital Signal Analyzer (DSA)

  • Online vibration analysis

  • Vibration transducers

  • Displacement transducers

  • Velocity transducers (might be excluded — will know after Sweden trip)

  • Accelerometer

  • Calibration

  • Triboelectric effect

  • Mounting

  • Data capturing recommendations

  • Frequency domain setup method

  • Frequency domain setup effects

  • Time domain setup effects

  • Setup decision tree

Chapter 4 – Site Survey

  • Planning a survey

  • Baseline

  • Routes

  • Acceptance testing

Chapter 5 – Shaft Centerline Introduction

  • Orbit

  • Centerline

Chapter 6 – Natural Frequency Intermediate

  • What are natural frequency, resonance, and critical speed?

  • Single degree of freedom (SDOF)

  • Multi degree of freedom (MDOF)

  • Resonance

  • Critical speed

  • Determining natural frequency

  • Mathematical methods

  • Bump test

  • Transient analysis

  • External excitation

  • Solving resonance

    • Remove the excitation

    • Change the natural frequency

    • Application of damping

    • Dynamic absorbers

    • Isolation

Chapter 7 – Precision Maintenance

  • Alignment

  • Alignment equipment

  • Alignment procedure

  • Balancing

  • Rigid and flexible rotors

  • Methods

  • Standards and tolerances

  • Single plane balancing procedure

  • No phase balancing procedure

  • Reasons that a balancing attempt is unsuccessful

Chapter 8 – Reporting

  • Standards

  • Report components

  • Routine analysis reporting

  • Online reporting

  • Acceptance test reporting

  • Special investigations

  • Follow-up

  • Efficient analysis

  • Alarms

Chapter 9 – Equipment Knowledge

  • Motors (induction)

  • Pumps and fans (basic)

  • Gearboxes

  • Compressors

  • Structures and piping

  • Rolling and paper mills

  • High-speed rotors

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