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 Inspection Personnel
• Plant and Operations Engineers
• Anyone involved in the operation or maintenance of rotating equipment

• 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 principles and classifications of rotating machinery
• Identify key components and their functions in rotating systems
• Apply correct installation, alignment, and balancing practices
• Analyze performance parameters and vibration behavior
• Troubleshoot common mechanical and operational problems
• Implement maintenance and reliability improvement programs

DAY 1

Introduction to Rotating Equipment and Mechanical Principles

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-Test
• Overview of Rotating Equipment in Industrial Plants
• Fundamentals of Rotational Motion and Power Transmission
• Classification of Rotating Machines – Pumps, Compressors, Turbines
• Basic Design Considerations and Performance Parameters
• Key Standards and Safety Requirements (API, ISO, ASME)

DAY 2

Components and Design Features

• Shafts, Bearings, and Seals – Types and Functions
• Couplings and Alignment Fundamentals
• Lubrication Systems and Oil Management
• Cooling and Sealing Arrangements
• Rotordynamics and Vibration Characteristics
• Mechanical Design Constraints and Material Selection

DAY 3

Operation and Performance Monitoring

• Start-up and Shutdown Procedures
• Operating Parameters and Performance Curves
• Efficiency, Load, and Speed Relationships
• Vibration and Temperature Monitoring
• Instrumentation and Condition Monitoring Systems
• Detecting Abnormalities and Early Warning Signs

DAY 4

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Strategies
• Common Failures in Rotating Equipment and Root Causes
• Bearing, Seal, and Shaft Failures – Detection and Correction
• Alignment and Balancing Techniques
• Troubleshooting Mechanical and Process-Related Problems
• Maintenance Planning and Recordkeeping

DAY 5

Reliability Improvement and Course Wrap-up

• Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) Principles
• Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for Rotating Machinery
• Equipment Life Extension and Performance Optimization
• Safety and Best Maintenance Practices
• Post-Test
• Certificate Ceremony