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Essential care and inspections

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Essential Care &Inspection TechniquesTraining Outlinewww.idcon.com 919-947-8764KNOW WHY AND HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR EQUIPMENTONSITE TRAININGCOURSE

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ObjectivesCircle of continuous improvementCommon Maintenance DefinitionsThe value of good reliability and maintenanceKeeping it simpleOperations and maintenance partnershipINTRODUCTIONThe purpose of an Essential Care and ConditionMonitoring (ECCM) program is to find failures early inorder to get lead-time to plan and schedule correctivemaintenance without interrupting operations output.This practical training courseteaches how to care forequipment and performfundamental conditionmonitoring (inspection) tasks. This understanding andapplication of tasks at the plantwill improve equipmentperformance, extend componentlife and uncover potentialfailures.Operations PracticesProcedures that impact reliabilityRedundancyBalancing BasicsHowit works - unbalanceSingle and two-plane balanceCorrectingCOURSE OBJECTIVES& BENEFITSRECOMMENDEDATTENDEESTRAINING OUTLINE Equipment cleaningPurpose and impactExample cleaning pointslevels of maintenance crafts,technicians, and operatorsThe course is beneficial to allESSENTIAL CARE & INSPECTION TECHNIQUESESSENTIAL CAREwww.idcon.com 919-947-8764

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ESSENTIAL CARE & INSPECTION TECHNIQUESTemperatureIR GunIR camera and principlesField of viewTemperature rangesCONDITION MONITORING (INSPECTIONS)LeaksCostsUltrasonic leak detectorLeaksof flammable, explosiveand hazardous gasesOptic gas imagingWater leaks and electricityMaterial cracksEddy currentMagnetic particleBlack lightLiquid dye penetrantUltrasonic crack detectionVisualInfraredCorrosionCorrosion processTypesDissimilar metal corrosion chartShop and welding proceduresCorrosion coupons and onlinemonitoringwww.idcon.com 919-947-8764Lubrication80/20 rulePropertiesTemperature impactWaterGrease compatibilityStorage and handlingManaging grease volumeRe-lubricationVisual aidsBearing life Particle sizeClearance of componentsCleanliness ratingsToolsWhat to analyzeOil samplingAlignment BasicsBearing life reductionWhat is shaft alignmentMisalignment typesMeasuringStep-by-step alignmentChecklistsTargetsThermal growthSoft footShimsMachine alignmentSheave alignmentESSENTIAL CARE

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Bolts & fastenersHow it worksStressBolt grades and torqueBolt torque basicsWhat's in your inventoryGallingChecking Fastenerswww.idcon.com 919-947-8764ESSENTIAL CARE & INSPECTION TECHNIQUESBearingsHow it worksClearanceFrictionFailure Developing PeriodBearing LifeInspecting failed bearingsTools and mounting practicesShaft CouplingsTypesWhat to look forOn-the-runShutdownsStroboscope inspectionsModifying guards for inspectionsPumps, Packing, and SealsTypes of PumpsPackingWhat to look for on-the-runLubrication and oil levelsMechanical seal principlesSeal water/liquidGear reducersHow it worksOil qualityMoisture/contamination controlof lubricantsInspectionsChain drivesHow it worksGuards and how to inspectLubricationSlackAlignmentWear, elongation and wearmeasurementsSprocket wearChain tension rule of thumbVibrationCommon Mechanical problemsFailure Developing Period (FDP)Overall vibration vs. spectrumSeverity and ISO standardWhere to measureTools to useVibration penBearing checker - Shock PulseMeasurementsAdvanced tools- an overviewHydraulicsHow it worksFluid cleanlinessBreathersFiltersCONDITION MONITORING (INSPECTIONS)

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BeltsHow it worksV-beltsGuards and how to inspectMeasuring tensionAlignmentESSENTIAL CARE & INSPECTION TECHNIQUESCONDITION MONITORING (INSPECTIONS)AC/DC MotorsHow it worksCommon failuresTemperature ratings and insulationMotor circuit analyzersRule of thumb life vs. temperatureCleanliness - impact on lifeDC motor brush inspectionsMotor Control CentersHow it worksBasics of electrical PMsCleanDry Tight Prevent FrictionInfrared inspectionsControl loopsHow it worksRule of thumb of failuresWhat to inspect /calibrateTransmitterControl ValveControllerSelf-diagnostics and software for"Control Loop Performance Monitoring"systemLeadership and OrganizationReliability and Maintenance AssessmentsPlanning and scheduling improvementPreventive Maintenance/Essential Care and Condition MonitoringOperator Essential CareMaterials and Spare Parts ManagementRoot Cause Problem EliminationImproving equipment data and technical databaseIDCON can customize any of our training courses for your plant and provide thecoaching and implementation support to ensure your organization really uses theprocesses to garner the best results. ON-SITE TRAINING AND IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORTwww.idcon.com 919-947-8764