An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Machinery Failure, Vibration & Predictive Maintenance
Predictive Maintenance Strategy
Course Overview
Machines deteriorate as they get older so we can expect a certain amount of performance falloff and general deterioration of the machine. If we understand the failure mechanisms that are in place we can identify which parameters best indicate the deterioration of the machine.
Failure analysis and Predictive Maintenance techniques, including vibration analysis, are discussed in the training course with a view to optimising the maintenance engineering effort while maximising production. Other techniques that will be addressed include infrared thermography, passive ultrasonics, tribology and performance monitoring.
Training Outline
DAY 1: Understanding Failures
- Machine Failure Analysis
- Wear and Tribology
- Fatigue Mechanisms
- Plain, Tilt-pad and Anti-friction Bearing and Seal Failures
DAY 2: Reliability Fundamentals and Methods for Avoiding Failures
- Fundamentals of Reliability of Machinery
- Reliability Determination and Assessment Methods
- Statistical Analysis of Machinery Failures
- Workshop and Case Study
DAY 3: Understanding Predictive Maintenance
- Predictive Maintenance Concepts
- Introduction
- Maintenance Strategies
- Predictive Maintenance – Background and History
- Predictive Maintenance Technologies – An Overview
- Potential Failure Analysis – Deciding which Technologies to Apply
- Vibration Analysis
- Introduction to Vibration Analysis
- Frequency Analysis and the Fast Fourier Transform
- Vibration Transducers
- Basic Failure Mechanisms with Examples
DAY 4: Using Predictive Maintenance
- Vibration Standards and Alarm Levels
- Vibration Diagnostics
- Amplitude Demodulation – a.k.a Enveloping, SSE, HFD, Peak-Vue
- Vibration on Rolling Element Bearings
- Resonance – Identification & Cure
- Other Predictive Maintenance Techniques
- Infrared Thermography
- Thermographic Applications
- Passive Ultrasonics - Contact and Non-contact
- Ultrasonic Applications
- Tribology – Oil Analysis
DAY 5: Control Mechanisms
- Managing Predictive Maintenance
- Performance and Efficiency Monitoring
- Managing the Predictive Maintenance effort
- Cost Analysis
- Reporting Techniques
- Integrating Predictive Maintenance into the Maintenance Plan
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.


About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
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