Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Mechanical, Maintenance, and Reliability Engineers
• Rotating Equipment and Process Engineers
• Maintenance Technicians and Supervisors
• Condition Monitoring and Vibration Analysts
• Plant and Operations Personnel
• Anyone new to rotating machinery or involved in equipment maintenance and performance

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of rotating equipment and its components
• Recognize performance parameters and operational characteristics
• Identify causes of vibration, imbalance, and misalignment
• Apply preventive and predictive maintenance techniques
• Diagnose common failures and implement corrective measures
• Improve equipment reliability, performance, and life expectancy

DAY 1

Introduction to Rotating Equipment and Basic Principles

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-Test
• Role of Rotating Equipment in Industrial Operations
• Fundamentals of Rotation, Speed, and Torque
• Types and Classifications of Rotating Machinery
• Basic Mechanical Design and Operating Principles
• Standards and Safety Requirements (API, ASME, ISO)

DAY 2

Major Components and Functions

• Shafts, Bearings, Seals, and Couplings
• Lubrication Systems and Oil Circulation
• Cooling and Sealing Arrangements
• Rotor Dynamics and Critical Speed Concepts
• Alignment, Balancing, and Foundation Design
• Common Mechanical Configurations and Applications

DAY 3

Operation and Performance Monitoring

• Start-up, Normal Operation, and Shutdown Procedures
• Performance Parameters – Flow, Pressure, Power, Efficiency
• Monitoring Temperature, Vibration, and Noise
• Instrumentation and Control Systems
• Performance Deviation and Root Cause Identification
• Case Studies in Operational Performance

DAY 4

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Strategies
• Condition Monitoring Techniques (Vibration, Oil, and Thermal Analysis)
• Common Failure Modes – Bearings, Seals, Shafts, Couplings
• Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
• Repair, Overhaul, and Replacement Best Practices
• Documentation and Maintenance Planning

DAY 5

Reliability, Safety, and Course Wrap-up

• Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) Principles
• Failure Prevention and Life Extension Methods
• Safety in Operation and Maintenance of Rotating Equipment
• Continuous Improvement and Best Practices
• Post-Test
• Certificate Ceremony