COURSE OVERVIEW:

Materials for the operation and maintenance of stationary and mobile equipment play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and safety of industrial infrastructure. This course addresses the specific technical requirements for selecting and maintaining materials used in assets ranging from pressure vessels and storage tanks to heavy-duty trucks and earthmoving machinery. Participants will explore the fundamental differences between materials designed for static structural integrity and those intended for dynamic, high-wear applications.

The scope of this training covers the metallurgical characteristics of carbon steels, alloy steels, and specialized wear-resistant materials. Coverage includes the impact of thermal cycles on stationary equipment and the influence of vibration, shock loading, and abrasion on mobile equipment components. Emphasis is placed on identifying the correct replacement materials during maintenance activities to ensure that equipment performance is restored to original manufacturer specifications without compromising safety.

Furthermore, the course provides practical insights into the degradation mechanisms specific to each equipment type, such as creep and oxidation in stationary boilers, versus fatigue and impact damage in mobile chassis and drivetrains. Trainees will learn how to use material property data to make informed decisions regarding repair versus replacement. By mastering these material principles, maintenance teams can improve asset availability, reduce spare parts costs, and mitigate the risks of structural failure in both plant and fleet environments.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Distinguish between materials used for stationary versus mobile applications.
• Select appropriate steels based on yield strength, ductility, and toughness.
• Identify the wear-resistant materials required for mobile equipment buckets and liners.
• Apply ASME and ASTM standards to the selection of stationary equipment parts.
• Evaluate the impact of welding on the mechanical properties of alloy steels.
• Identify common material degradation modes such as fatigue and corrosion.
• Use hardness testing to verify the quality of replacement wear parts.
• Interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Technical Data Sheets.
• Recommend material upgrades to solve recurring maintenance problems.
• Assess the suitability of polymers and composites for specific maintenance tasks.
• Execute proper storage and preservation techniques for metallic spare parts.
• Utilize NDT methods to monitor material thinning in stationary vessels.
• Balance material performance with cost-effectiveness in maintenance planning.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Maintenance Engineers, Fleet Supervisors, Workshop Managers, and Procurement Specialists responsible for the technical upkeep of stationary and mobile industrial assets.

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.