Vibration Analysis

A detailed study of the individual characteristics of a machine’s vibrations, with the intention of diagnosing specific faults, usually at an early stage of development. This is typically achieved by studying vibration data in the frequency domain and may also include the study of time domain (time waveform) data. Such analysis may be undertaken routinely as an integral part of a vibration-based predictive maintenance program. It may also be undertaken for ad hoc analysis of suspect rotating machinery, irrespective of the machine’s inclusion in a formal monitoring program.