Mechanical Equipment: Compressors, Pumps, Seals, Motors & Variable – Speed Drives

Course Contents:

Day 1: Introduction to Mechanical Equipment

• Introduction to compressors, pumps, motors, and variable-speed drives.
• The importance of regular maintenance for this equipment.
• The economic and operational impacts of neglecting maintenance.
• Basic concepts in reliability and asset management.

Day 2: Compressors and Pumps

• Types of compressors and pumps and their uses.
• Preventive and predictive maintenance techniques.
• Early diagnosis of problems in compressors and pumps.
• Case studies on identifying common failures and how to handle them.

Day 3: Seals and Motors

• Types of seals and their uses in mechanical equipment.
• Inspection and maintenance of seals to prevent leaks.
• Techniques for maintaining electric motors.
• Failure analysis in motors and how to address them.

Day 4: Variable-Speed Drives

• Understanding variable-speed drives and their uses.
• Performance improvement techniques and efficiency enhancement.
• Maintenance strategies for variable-speed drive issues.
• Diagnostic tools and testing for variable-speed drives.

Day 5: Reliability and Data Analysis in Mechanical Equipment

• The importance of reliability in continuous operation.
• Data analysis techniques for performance improvement.
• Predictive maintenance using advanced analytical techniques.
• Workshop to apply reliability techniques in practical cases.