COURSE OVERVIEW:

Establishing a successful condition monitoring program is the foundation of a proactive maintenance strategy, moving away from reactive "run-to-failure" cycles. This course provides a practical guide to the setup and management of a condition monitoring program tailored specifically for rotating equipment such as pumps, fans, and motors. Participants will learn how to select the right technologies and organizational structures to ensure plant-wide reliability.

The scope of this training covers the administrative and technical requirements of a monitoring program, including asset criticality ranking and the selection of monitoring frequencies. We will explore the integration of basic vibration checks, oil sampling, and temperature monitoring as part of a cohesive technician-led effort. The course emphasizes the importance of data management and the transformation of raw signals into actionable maintenance work orders.

Coverage includes an overview of the tools required for a starting program and the training needs for field personnel. Attendees will learn how to communicate the value of the program to management through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) like Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and cost avoidance reports. By the end of this course, participants will have a clear blueprint for implementing or revitalizing a condition monitoring program that protects critical rotating assets.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

1. Explain the benefits of a proactive condition monitoring program.
2. Rank rotating assets based on criticality and impact of failure.
3. Select the appropriate monitoring technology for different equipment types.
4. Establish baseline data and initial alarm thresholds.
5. Define the roles and responsibilities of the condition monitoring team.
6. Create effective monitoring routes and schedules.
7. Perform basic vibration and temperature data collection.
8. Execute proper oil sampling for rotating equipment.
9. Utilize simple diagnostic tools for early fault detection.
10. Manage and store monitoring data for long-term trending.
11. Write clear and concise condition assessment reports.
12. Track program success using reliability KPIs.
13. Integrate condition-based findings into the plant CMMS.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Maintenance Supervisors, Reliability Technicians, Junior Engineers, and Plant Operators.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.