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In our Introduction to Applied Ultrasound Analysis Category I Course, students will learn how to establish a Ultrasound condition monitoring program as well as begin to understand the fundamentals of airborne and structure-borne ultrasound analysis. This class is intended for maintenance technicians and engineers who want an introductory course in condition monitoring using ultrasound.

The course follows Category I Guidelines established by ISO 18436-8, “Condition monitoring and diagnostics of machines – Requirements for qualification and assessment of personnel – Part 8: Ultrasound.”

Course Objectives:

• Apply a specified ultrasound measurement technique
• Set up and operate the ultrasound equipment for safe ultrasound data collection
• Verify the integrity of collected data and prevent or control poor data and error sources
• Perform basic fault detection, severity assessment, and diagnosis in accordance with established instructions
• Record and categorize the results in terms of written criteria
• Maintain a database of results and trends
• Verify sensitivity of ultrasound measurement instruments and systems
• Evaluate and report test results in accordance with instructions highlighting areas of concern
• Recognize and prevent or control factors that result in the acquisition of poor quality data