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Comprehensive resources for implementing and maintaining world-class vibration analysis programs.

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Essential Resources

Guidelines Library

Program Development

Starting a Vibration Monitoring Program

45 pages • PDF

Building a Business Case for PdM

28 pages • PDF

ROI Calculation Templates

12 pages • Excel

Technical Standards

ISO 18436-2 Compliance Guide

67 pages • PDF

Vibration Severity Charts

15 pages • PDF

Alarm Setting Guidelines

34 pages • PDF

Data Collection

Sensor Selection & Mounting

52 pages • PDF

Route Development Best Practices

38 pages • PDF

Data Quality Assurance

29 pages • PDF

Analysis Techniques

Fault Diagnosis Flowcharts

41 pages • PDF

Advanced Signal Processing

73 pages • PDF

Case Study Collection

156 pages • PDF

Industry Standards Reference

Standard Description Access
ISO 18436-2 Vibration condition monitoring and diagnostics View
ISO 10816 Mechanical vibration evaluation View
ISO 7919 Vibration of rotating machinery View
ISO 13373 Condition monitoring and diagnostics View
API 670 Machinery protection systems View
VDI 3839 Instructions on measuring and interpreting vibration View

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Paper Submission Guidelines

Abstract Submission

  • • Length: 300-500 words
  • • Include: Title, authors, affiliation, keywords
  • • Format: Word or PDF document
  • • Deadline: 90 days before conference

Full Paper Requirements

  • • Length: 8-12 pages including figures
  • • Format: IEEE two-column format
  • • Sections: Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Conclusion, References
  • • Review: Double-blind peer review process
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