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Advanced Rotating Equipment Engineering Training Course

Introduction

Advanced Rotating Equipment Engineering Training Course

Course Objectives

• detailed knowledge and information about predictive maintenance, specifically vibration analysis, of rotating equipment
• the required experience and confidence to successfully drive maintenance initiatives for all rotating equipment in one’s organisation, thereby contributing to increased machine life and reduced maintenance costs
• the exposure and ability to accurately predict time and extent of maintenance through various methods, specifically vibration analysis
• knowledge of advanced concepts and techniques to conduct predictive maintenance, including those for vibration analysis
• adequate understanding and skill to interpret analyses results accurately to take appropriate next steps
• the confidence and knowledge to guide other professionals on performing predictive maintenance accurately
• the ability to prevent occupational hazards and through timely actions on the wear and tear of machines
• the knowledge and awareness to conduct all maintenance and inspection activities as per the timelines and methods specified by universally accepted guidelines

Who Should Attend?

• Engineers and other team members working with rotating equipment in plants, who need to understand aspects of maintenance of equipment
• Managers and supervisors overseeing all operations at a plant involving the use of machines and rotating equipment
• Analysts and maintenance specialists responsible for conducting predictive analyses and scheduling maintenance activities
• Finance officers and accounts managers responsible for handling finances, including costs for maintenance of the equipment
• Top management of an organisation who need to understand the importance of predictive maintenance and invest focused attention towards this
• Compliance and quality managers responsible for ensuring adherence to required standards of quality and operation
• Any other professional interested in knowing more about predictive maintenance of rotating equipment

Course Outline

The Masterclass in Rotating Equipment Engineering course covers the following areas important to understand predictive maintenance, specifically vibration analysis, of rotating equipment:

Module 1 – Categories of Performance Indicators for Rotating Equipment

• Process
• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Control

Module 2 – Benefits of Predictive Maintenance

• Increased efficiency in lowering downtimes
• Mitigated risks by overall security
• Increased ROI in the short- and long-term
• Reduced labour costs
• Reduced equipment costs
• Reduced energy costs
• Reduced wear part inventories
• Greater safety
• Improved quality

Module 3 – Methods of Predictive Maintenance

• Infrared thermography
• Ultrasound analysis
• Motor-current signature analysis
• Oil analysis
• Partial discharge monitoring
• Vibration analysis

Module 4 – Tips for Appropriate Predictive Maintenance

• Put safety first
• Create a schedule and stick to it
• Do not wait for failure
• Share responsibilities
• Record everything

Module 5 – Hierarchy for Remote Monitoring and Data Analytics

• Field level
• Edge device
• Cloud

Module 6 – Aspects Impacted by Undetected Vibration

• Shaft misalignment and future behaviour of shafts
• Flatness and shape of shaft
• Rotor imbalance
• Fluid-induced instabilities
• Rubbing malfunctions between stationary and rotating parts
• Mechanical looseness
• Gear faults
• Foundation and other mechanical failure issue

Module 7 – Aspects Expressing Vibration Magnitudes

• Displacement
• Velocity
• Acceleration

Module 8 – Types of Imbalance Causing Vibrations

• Static or forced imbalance
• Couple imbalance
• Dynamic imbalance

Module 9 – Instruments Used for Vibration Measurement

• Transducers
  • Accelerometers
  • Velocity transducers
  • Displacement transducers
• FFT analysers
• Line and protection systems

Module 10 – Some Types of Vibration Analyses

• Modal analysis
• Orbital analysis
• Torsional analysis

Module 11 – Faults Identified by Vibration Analysis

• Machine imbalance
• Machine misalignment
• Resonance
• Bent shafts
• Gear mesh disturbances
• Blade pass disturbances
• Vane pass disturbances
• Recirculation and cavitation
• Motor faults
• Bearing failures
• Mechanical looseness
• Critical machine speeds

Module 12 – Tips for Cleaning Rotating Equipment

• Cleaning is key
• Ensure proper alignment
• Listen for unusual sounds
• Feel for unusual vibrations
• Keep equipment lubricated
• Check all bolts