Course Objectives:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Describe machine technology and components
• Apply core maintenance procedures
• Diagnose typical machine troubles
• Select and apply proper lubrication
• Identify bearing types and failures
• Select couplings and perform alignment
• Identify sealing devices and troubleshoot issues
• Perform rotor and shaft balancing
• Analyze wear-induced failures
• Apply vibration monitoring techniques

Course Outlines:

The Technology of Machines

• Parts of the machine: casing, rotor, bearing, coupling
• Machinery mounting
• The role of foundations

Machinery Maintenance Requirements

• Strip-down
• Assembly
• Inspection
• Adjustment

Typical Trouble

• Imbalance
• Looseness
• Misalignment
• Gear problems
• Bearing problems
• Operating issues
• Preventive maintenance

Lubrication

• The role of lubrication
• Selection of lubricant

Bearings

• Anti-friction bearings: types, lifetime, mounting, applications, and related problems
• Plain and pad bearings, thrust bearings: operation, maintenance, and incidents

Couplings and Alignment

• Different types of couplings and related problems
• Different methods of alignment
• Performing an alignment

Sealing Devices

• Mechanical pump seals: types, operation, and related problems
• Other seals for positive-displacement pumps and reciprocating compressors

Rotors and Shafts

• Types of imbalance
• Balancing procedures
• Performing a balance

Wear-Induced Failures

• Typical damage to machines
• Origin of problems
• Causes of failures
• Fatigue

The Role of Vibration Monitoring

• What to monitor and where
• Measurement devices
• Overall and spectral measurements
• Vibration limits
• Introduction to spectrum analysis

Who Can Benefit?

• Mechanical & Reliability Engineers

• Mechanical Maintenance Supervisors & Technicians

•  Vibration & Condition Monitoring Engineers

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