COURSE OVERVIEW:

Troubleshooting plant rotating equipment is a critical skill set that combines mechanical intuition with advanced diagnostic data to resolve complex machinery failures. This course focuses on the analytical methodologies required to identify the source of malfunctions in pumps, compressors, turbines, and gearboxes. Participants will examine the relationship between operational parameters and mechanical health, learning how to interpret subtle shifts in performance as precursors to significant equipment damage.

The scope of this training bridges the gap between reactive repairs and a sophisticated predictive maintenance (PdM) strategy. We will investigate the deployment of various condition monitoring tools, emphasizing the synergy between vibration signatures, oil analysis, and thermal imaging. The curriculum covers the systematic "Five Whys" and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) techniques, ensuring that technicians do not merely treat symptoms but address the underlying engineering or operational issues that lead to repetitive failures.

Coverage also includes the optimization of maintenance intervals and the implementation of Proactive Maintenance practices to extend the Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF). By focusing on real-world troubleshooting scenarios and the interpretation of digital twin data, the course equips professionals to maintain high asset availability in demanding industrial environments. Through this rigorous study, attendants will gain the expertise necessary to lead troubleshooting teams and modernize the plant’s maintenance philosophy.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

1. Apply a systematic approach to troubleshooting rotating machinery failures.
2. Differentiate between vibration, thermal, and acoustic failure symptoms.
3. Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to prevent the recurrence of faults.
4. Implement an Effective Predictive Maintenance (PdM) program from scratch.
5. Interpret vibration spectra to identify imbalance, misalignment, and looseness.
6. Utilize oil analysis reports to diagnose internal component wear.
7. Optimize equipment performance through precision alignment and balancing.
8. Assess the health of mechanical seals and bearings using diagnostic tools.
9. Evaluate the impact of process changes on machinery reliability.
10. Develop customized condition monitoring routes for critical plant assets.
11. Use performance trending to predict the Remaining Useful Life (RUL).
12. Justify maintenance expenditures through reliability data and KPIs.
13. Lead multidisciplinary teams during complex machinery troubleshooting events.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is designed for Rotating Equipment Engineers, Maintenance Supervisors, Reliability Professionals, and Senior Technicians responsible for plant uptime.

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.