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Mechanical Equipment Design, Testing, Installation, Inspection and Maintenance

Introduction

Mechanical Equipment Design, Testing, Installation, Inspection and Maintenance

Course Objectives

• Detailed understanding and knowledge of mechanical equipment
• Adequate information, confidence and experience to handle any issue or problem related to mechanical equipment during operations
• The ability to upskill to successfully oversee end-to-end seamless operations at plants
• Greater understanding of inspection schedules and activities and maintenance requirements to be able to contribute to better and more efficient mechanical equipment and lesser repair costs
• The required experience and knowledge to train other professionals on best practices of handling mechanical equipment, to ensure that the life of equipment or safety of employees is not compromised
• The skill and experience to foresee a challenge about the safety of mechanical equipment and take timely action to avoid hazards and organizational losses
• The required understanding and knowledge of international standards for safety and operational adherence
• The understanding and awareness to choose the right equipment design as per the desired operations, thereby contributing to better operations and organizational growth
• The overall skill set and capabilities to work in dynamic roles requiring handling or management of mechanical equipment of any type

Who Should Attend?

• Engineers and other operators working directly with mechanical equipment
• Managers responsible for overseeing end-to-end operations involving mechanical equipment
• Senior management, who is responsible for making critical decisions about machines, operations, etc.
• Compliance and safety officers responsible for quality adherence at required safety benchmarks
• Vendors and suppliers of mechanical equipment
• Any other professional interested in knowing more about mechanical equipment

Course Outline

Module 1 – Types of Pressure Vessels

• Single-wall
• Multi-wall
• Cladded
• Over-lay
• High thick

Module 2 – Components of Pressure Vessels

• Shell
• Dished end
• Nozzle
• Manways
• Lugs
• Support

Module 3 – Design Considerations for Pressure Vessels

• Codes
• Requirement understanding
• Opening mechanism

Module 4 – Pressure Vessel Operational Requirements and Processes

• Operating pressure
• Fluid conditions
• External loads
• Transient conditions
• Functional requirements

Module 5 – Safety Tips for Pressure Vessel Operation

• Maximise awareness
• Follow safety procedures
• Install protective devices
• Replace when necessary
• Install safety equipment

Module 6 – Pressure Vessel Inspection/Maintenance

• Shut-down inspection
• Non-destructive examination
• Metallurgical examination
• Analysis and evaluation
• Repair and modification
• Replacement

Module 7 – Pump Design Considerations

• Rated pressure
• Rated speed
• Design displacement
• Flow versus pressure curve
• Temperature rating
• Case drain pressure
• Inlet and outlet line size
• Case drain line size
• Recommended inlet pressure
• Number of pump pistons
• Power requirements
• Maximum fluid viscosity
• Seals
• Filtration requirements
• Weight
• Shaft type
• Rotation direction
• Mounting
• Relief valve

Module 8 – Mechanical Pump Types and their Operation

• Positive displacement
• Impulse
• Velocity
• Gravity
• Steam
• Valve-less

Module 9 – Parameters Regularly Monitored for Centrifugal Pump Maintenance

• Suction pressure
• Discharge pressure
• Flow
• Pump speed
• Pump efficiency
• Power

Module 10 – Fan/Blower Components and their Operation

• Impeller
• Blade
• Shroud
• Hub
• Housing
• Inlet
• Outlet
• Guide vanes

Module 11 – Control of Fan/Blower Airflow

• Speed change by pulley change
• Dampers
• Inlet guide vanes
• Variable pitch fans
• Variable speed drives
• Multiple speed drive
• Disc throttle
• Operating fans in parallel
• Operating fans in series

Module 12 – Air Compressor Maintenance

• Check for oil and air leaks
• Check pump oil level
• Change pump oil
• Check air filter element
• Inspect belts

Module 13 – Fan/Blower Maintenance

• Brake horsepower
• Fan capacity
• Fan rating
• Outlet velocity
• Static efficiency
• Static pressure
• Tip speed
• Total pressure