Course in Noise and Vibration in Excavators
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What you will be able to do
Identify the main sources of noise and vibration in an excavator.
Measure sound power and operator-position noise in accordance with the standard.
Apply source and transmission path analysis techniques.
Propose insulation, absorption and damping solutions.
Assess operator exposure to whole-body vibration.
Verify compliance with legal limits for sound emission.
Develop a noise reduction plan for an excavator model.
Who it's for
- Noise and vibration (NVH) engineer who wants to specialise in Noise and Vibration in Excavators.
- Machinery homologation engineer who wants to specialise in Noise and Vibration in Excavators.
- Acoustics technician who wants to specialise in Noise and Vibration in Excavators.
- Industrial hygiene prevention technician who wants to specialise in Noise and Vibration in Excavators.
- Cab design engineer who wants to specialise in Noise and Vibration in Excavators.
- Test engineer who wants to specialise in Noise and Vibration in Excavators.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to join excavator manufacturers.
What you'll work with
- Directive 2000/14/EC (noise emissions from outdoor equipment)
- ISO 6395 (sound power of earth-moving machinery)
- ISO 6396 (sound pressure level at the operator position)
- Directive 2002/44/EC (exposure to vibration)
- Directive 2003/10/EC (exposure to noise)
- ISO 2631-1 (whole-body vibration)
- ISO 5349-1 (hand-arm vibration)
- Royal Decree 286/2006 (protection against noise)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Noise sources: engine, fan, hydraulics and exhaust1.2Vibration sources: engine, pumps and equipment operation1.3Airborne and structure-borne noise transmission1.4Operator-position noise and noise emitted to the environment1.5Whole-body and hand-arm vibration1.6Effects on the operator and on the environment1.7Applicable regulatory requirements1.8Customer and market expectations1.9Initial diagnosis of a noise problem1.10Workshop: identifying sources in a machine
2.1Acoustic quantities and weightings2.2Instrumentation: sound level meters and noise dosimeters2.3Measuring noise at the operator position2.4Measuring emitted noise under standardised conditions2.5Measuring vibration at the seat and at controls2.6Accelerometers, mounting and ranges2.7Representative test cycles2.8Measurement uncertainty2.9Measurement report and traceability2.10Practice: measurement plan for a machine
3.1Frequency analysis and characteristic signatures3.2Identifying sources by engine order3.3Fan and airflow noise3.4Hydraulic noise and pump pulsations3.5Transmission paths and their hierarchy3.6Partial source isolation tests3.7Modal analysis of the structure and cab3.8Structure-cavity coupling3.9Prioritisation of actions3.10Practice: analysis of a noise spectrum in the cab
4.1Silencers and exhaust treatment4.2Engine enclosures and their thermal limits4.3Variable-speed fans4.4Absorbent materials and acoustic barriers4.5Cab sealing and cable entries4.6Elastic mountings for engine and cab4.7Suspended seat and its adjustment4.8Structural damping4.9Noise reduction in hydraulic design4.10Practice: proposal of improvements for a case
5.1Whole-body vibration: exposure assessment5.2Action and limit values5.3Effect of terrain and speed5.4Damping systems for the work equipment5.5Vibration at controls and joysticks5.6Perceived comfort versus measured value5.7Operator fatigue and performance5.8Work organisation as a measure5.9Information for the user in the manual5.10Practice: exposure assessment of a workstation
6.1Verification of regulatory compliance6.2Declaration of noise and vibration values6.3Acoustic and vibration simulation in design6.4Correlation between simulation and measurement6.5Change management and revalidation6.6Customer complaints and their analysis6.7Cost of solutions and their prioritisation6.8Common errors in noise projects6.9Trends: electrification and new sound profile6.10Final project: noise and vibration reduction plan
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the enrolment period, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Simcenter Testlab, BK Connect, MATLAB, Actran, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real sound power measurement procedures in semi-anechoic environments, vibration measurement at the operator’s seat, and transmission path analysis. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Identify the main sources of noise and vibration in an excavator.
Measure sound power and operator-position noise in accordance with the standard.
Apply source and transmission path analysis techniques.
Propose insulation, absorption and damping solutions.
Assess operator exposure to whole-body vibration.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme’s software.
- Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme comprises 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
The course uses Simcenter Testlab, BK Connect, MATLAB, Actran. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate of completion upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the higher-level programme. Please check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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