AUS-EC1-L3.4

Vibration, condition monitoring and predictive maintenance

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This lesson compares run-to-failure, calendar-based, and condition-based maintenance strategies, then covers vibration spectrum signatures, oil analysis, thermography, ultrasound, and performance monitoring as practical tools for assessing machinery health before failure occurs.

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