First, discusses some conventional modal correlation evaluation methods. And then, introduces the concepts of global modes and local modes to solve difficulties in analyzing large and complex structures with dense modes like the equipment cabin, establishes a criterion with the ratio of modal strain energy to conveniently distinguish these modes. Finally, investigates the methods of modal vector reduction, error localization and model updating used to achieve a high correlation between the tested and calculated modes of the cabin, and verifies the finite element model of the equipment cabin as a foundation for further design and analysis.