Topics related to types and functions of mechanical equipment, different types of mechanical drivers and driven equipment (engines, turbines, compressors, pumps), common mechanical parts like bearings, gaskets, impellers, and mechanical seals, as well as mechanical interfaces with processes, mechanical codes and standards, pressure vessels, pipes, valves, and fittings, will be given special attention.

Course Objectives:

This training program aims at providing the participants with a comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge, practical aspects, and enhancing their knowledge and skills for basics of mechanical engineering and acquainted with the role of mechanical equipment and systems.

Who Should Attend?

Delegates should represent a wide range of personnel in many industrial facilities who are directly or not directly involved in day to day maintenance activities and requires basic knowledge in mechanical engineering malfunction.

These should include:

Mechanical Engineers and Mechanical Technician
Instrumentation Engineers
Instrumentation Technician
Operation and process staff
New hired technical people
Chemical Engineers and technicians

Course Outlines:

Basics of mechanical engineering in industrial facilities
Malfunction and prevention of mechanical drivers and driven equipment
Malfunction and prevention of Pressure Vessels and Boilers
Malfunction and prevention of Pipes, Pipelines and Pipe fittings

Types of Valves and applications and its malfunction and prevention
Malfunction and prevention of Diesel Engines
Malfunction and prevention of Gas Turbines
Malfunction and prevention of Steam Turbines
Malfunction and prevention of Antifriction Bearings

Malfunction and prevention of Sleeve Bearings
Malfunction and prevention of Gearbox function and construction
Malfunction and prevention of Couplings (Flexible and rigid)
Malfunction and prevention of Sealing (Stuffing Boxes and mechanical seals)
Malfunction and prevention of Gaskets types and applications
Malfunction and prevention of Pumps (Positive pumps and centrifugal pumps)

Malfunction and prevention of Compressors and accessories
Malfunction and prevention of Mechanical workshop machines
Mechanical codes and standards
Operations and maintenance scheduling and planning
Equipment Availability
Equipment Reliability

Overall Equipment Effectiveness considerations
Basic mechanical equipment selection criterion
Maintenance decision and computer applications
Equipment replacement decision
Questions/Discussion and Wrap-up

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