Introduction

This professional course on Rotating Equipment Maintenance and Reliability is designed to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the principles and practices essential for maintaining and ensuring the reliability of rotating equipment. Through this 5-day program, attendees will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and enhance operational efficiency.

Objectives

• Understand the fundamentals of rotating equipment and its components.
• Identify common failure modes and root causes in rotating machinery.
• Develop effective maintenance strategies to enhance reliability.
• Apply diagnostic tools and techniques for condition monitoring.
• Implement best practices for improving equipment performance and uptime.

Course Outlines

Day 1: Introduction to Rotating Equipment

• Overview of rotating equipment types and applications
• Key components and their functions
• Basic principles of operation
• Introduction to reliability and maintenance concepts
• Safety considerations and best practices

Day 2: Failure Modes and Causes

• Common failure modes in rotating equipment
• Root cause analysis techniques
• Case studies of failure incidents
• Impact of improper maintenance on equipment reliability
• Strategies for mitigating failure risks

Day 3: Maintenance Strategies

• Preventive maintenance practices
• Predictive maintenance techniques
• Condition-based maintenance approaches
• Developing a maintenance schedule
• Cost-benefit analysis of maintenance strategies

Day 4: Diagnostic Tools and Techniques

• Introduction to condition monitoring
• Vibration analysis fundamentals
• Thermography and ultrasonics
• Oil analysis and its applications
• Selecting the right diagnostic tools

Day 5: Improving Equipment Performance

• Best practices for equipment reliability improvement
• Roles and responsibilities in maintenance
• Implementing a continuous improvement culture
• Case studies on reliability improvement
• Course review and action plan development