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SKF Vibration Level -1 Training Report

SKF Vibration Level -1 Training and Certification Program

By
SKF INDIA Ltd.

Venue: SKF Training Institute , Pune

Dates of Training : 10th &11th January , 2017

GSPC participation: 1) Mr. K.Sravan Dileep, Officer-Mechanical.

2) Mr.G.Satya Sai Teja, Officer-Mechanical.

3) Mr. N.Pardhu, Officer-Mechanical.

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SKF Vibration Level -1 Training Report

SKF is a leading bearing and seals manufacturing company. The company

manufactures and supplies bearings, seals, lubrication and lubrication systems,

maintenance products, mechatronics products, power transmission products, condition

monitoring systems and related services globally. SKF is the largest bearing

manufacturer in the world. SKF vibration analysis training objective is to train engineers

to read vibration data to solve issues related to rotary equipments.

SKF Vibration training was held at SKF training centre(TAKSHASHEELA), Pune on 10th

& 11th January, 2017. 8 members participated in training. Training was given by

Shri.Vaibhav Jain, Asst. Manager, SKF India Ltd.

Knowledge Sharing:

On the first day of training an entry level examination was conducted by the trainer to

review the knowledge of the participants and then 5 theoretical topics were delivered by

the trainer

On the second day of training 1 theoretical topic, various case studies, practical session
both on test bench and software were delivered by the trainer. An examination was
conducted to test the understanding of the participants and certification for the qualified
candidates has been awarded.

Topics Discussed during Training sessions:

1) Maintenance philosophies
Types of Maintenance
2) Basics of Condition based Monitoring.
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SKF Vibration Level -1 Training Report

Principles of Condition Monitoring
Ideal Condition based Model.
Condition monitoring decisions.

3) Fundamentals of machinery vibrations.

Principles of Vibration based Condition Monitoring
Physics of Vibration
Physical significance of Vibration
Parameters and measurement units for describing motion.
Vibration Spectrum.(Time wave form & FFT spectrum).
Basics of Signal processing and Data Base Setup.

4) Vibration Instrumentation
Transducers
o Eddy current probes
o Velocity Probes
o Accelerometers.
Sensor Mounting Methods.
Route Creation
Upload/Download Data.
Acceptance Standards of Vibrations
o Establishing vibration limits
o ISO 10816-1 Standard Comparison.
o Baseline comparison
o Comparison with similar machinery
o Manufacturer limits.
5) Phase Analysis
Types of Phase
Measurement techniques and instruments.
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6) Machinery Vibration Characteristics
Analysis Process.
Running frequency
Harmonics ,Non harmonics
Synchronous, Sub &Non Synchronous vibrations.
Sidebands and High frequency defects.
Analyzing typical machinery problems
o Unbalance
o Misalignment
o Bent shaft
o Mechanical looseness
o Bearing vibration and bearing fault frequencies.
Analyzing specific driving or driven units
o Machines with gear drives
o Machines with belt drives.
Aerodynamic issues in fans.
Hydrodynamic issues and cavitation.
Natural frequency & critical speed.

Practical Session :
Vibration data collection ,Measurement of rpm ,Phase measurement were
demonstrated on a test bench by the trainer using SKF Vibration analyser.
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SKF Vibration Level -1 Training Report

Key Learning & Applicability to our organization:

Mounting procedure of vibration probes to get the accurate readings techniques.
Methodology of vibration measurement for various equipments.
Creating different Vibration data base for analysis based on requirement.
Interpretation of Spectrum analysis to solve issues of vibration.