Course Details

Objective

• Understand the principles of condition monitoring and its role in equipment maintenance and reliability.
• Utilize various diagnostic tools, such as vibration analysis, infrared thermography, and ultrasonic testing, to assess equipment condition.
• Analyze data from sensors and other monitoring systems to detect performance issues and predict potential failures.
• Implement predictive maintenance strategies to reduce unplanned downtime and improve operational efficiency.
• Diagnose equipment anomalies and recommend corrective actions based on data analysis and performance trends.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to optimize equipment performance and maintenance schedules.

Content

Day 1: Introduction to Condition Monitoring & Equipment Performance

• Overview of Condition Monitoring and its Importance
• Key Principles of Equipment Health Monitoring
• Common Equipment Failures and Their Causes
• Introduction to Condition Monitoring Tools and Technologies

Day 2: Vibration Analysis & Diagnostics

• Fundamentals of Vibration Monitoring
• Vibration Sensors and Data Acquisition
• Interpreting Vibration Data for Fault Diagnosis
• Hands-on Vibration Analysis Techniques

Day 3: Infrared Thermography & Ultrasonic Testing

• Introduction to Infrared Thermography for Condition Monitoring
• Identifying Equipment Issues Using Thermal Imaging
• Basics of Ultrasonic Testing for Leak Detection and Thickness Measurement
• Practical Applications of Thermography and Ultrasonic Testing

Day 4: Predictive Maintenance & Data Analysis

• Introduction to Predictive Maintenance Strategies
• Data Collection and Analysis Techniques
• Using Condition Monitoring Software for Predictive Analytics
• Case Studies on Predictive Maintenance in Industrial Environments

Day 5: Troubleshooting & Maintenance Strategies

• Common Troubleshooting Techniques for Equipment Issues
• Using Condition Monitoring Data to Improve Maintenance Planning
• Integrating Condition Monitoring into Maintenance Management Systems
• Final Assessment and Practical Exercises

Discussions and Last Day Assessments will be carried out.

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Methodology

A highly interactive combination of lectures and discussion sessions will be managed to maximize the amount and quality of information and knowledge transfer. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. You will also be encouraged to raise your own questions and to share in the development of the right answers using your own analysis and experiences.  Tests of the multiple-choice type will be made available on a daily basis to examine the effectiveness of delivering the course.

All presentations are made in excellent colorful power point. Very useful Course Materials will be given.

• 30% Lectures
• 30% Workshops and work presentation
• 20% Group Work& Practical Exercises
• 20% Videos& General Discussions