Transducer Installation and Maintenance

Overview

Course Description

Transducer Installation & Maintenance course will build foundational capability to install, verify, and maintain Bently Nevada™ transducer systems. Develop a basic understanding of core vibration/position measurements used for machinery condition monitoring and protection.

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Who should attend

Instrumentation and maintenance personnel responsible for installation/commissioning of transducers and associated wiring.
Reliability/condition monitoring engineers supporting vibration and machinery protection programs

Objectives

Describe key concepts of machinery condition monitoring, protection philosophy, and maintenance strategies including commonly monitored machine types
Explain core vibration principles and fundamentals of radial vibration, phase and speed measurements, and thrust position.
Explain basic operating principles of transducers for use in component selection, system verification, and troubleshooting.
Apply recommended proximity transducer installation practices including gapping, routing, sealing, and termination.

Basic familiarity with industrial rotating equipment and instrumentation.

Summary

2 days / 14 hrs

Classroom

Houston, United States

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