Program Overview
This 1-day advanced training program equips experienced mechanical and operations professionals in the ferro alloys metal and mining sector with deep insights into failure mechanisms in mechanical components and the intricacies of hydraulic circuit systems. Through a mix of theoretical instruction, real-world case studies, and hands-on live studies, participants will learn to identify root causes of failures, interpret hydraulic schematics, and implement corrective and preventive maintenance strategies. The training is tailored to address challenges specific to heavy mining equipment and processing systems, ensuring practical relevance and direct applicability to plant operations.
Features
- Diagnose and classify mechanical failures like fatigue, wear, and corrosion.
- Apply root cause analysis techniques including FMEA and structured RCA.
- Interpret and troubleshoot hydraulic circuits using real plant schematics.
- Conduct live audits and fault analysis of plant equipment for preventive action.
Target audiences
- Mechanical engineers
- Operational engineers
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 21 Lessons
- 1 Day
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- Introduction2
- Failure Analysis – Theory & Applications6
- 2.1Types of Mechanical Failures : Fatigue, wear, corrosion, creep, impact failure.
- 2.2Case study: Common failures in mining & metal processing equipment.
- 2.3Failure Analysis Techniques : Visual inspection, metallurgical testing, vibration analysis, thermography.
- 2.4Case study: Breakdown analysis of a key mechanical component (e.g., gear, bearing, shaft).
- 2.5FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis).
- 2.6Case study: RCA of past failure in the plant.
- Hydraulic Circuits – Fundamentals & Design5
- 3.1Hydraulic System Components & Functions: Pumps, valves, actuators, accumulators, filters; Understanding symbols & flow paths.
- 3.2Design principles of hydraulic circuits.
- 3.3Reading & Interpreting Hydraulic Schematics
- 3.4Hands-on exercise: Interpreting plant-specific hydraulic diagrams.
- 3.5Case Study: Optimization of a Hydraulic System in Mining Equipment
- Failure Analysis in Hydraulic Systems4
- 4.1Common Hydraulic Failures & Causes: Contamination, leakage, overheating, cavitation, pressure drops.
- 4.2Case study: Failure analysis of a hydraulic cylinder in heavy mining equipment.
- 4.3Troubleshooting Hydraulic Systems: Step-by-step fault diagnosis.
- 4.4Live study: Inspection of an in-house hydraulic system.
- Practical Insights & Wrap-Up4
- 5.1Live Study: On-Site Failure Analysis: Examination of a failed component from the plant; Conducting a structured RCA session.
- 5.2Live Study: Hydraulic System Audit: Evaluating performance & diagnosing potential failures; Hands-on troubleshooting with real equipment.
- 5.3Preventive maintenance strategies.
- 5.4Open discussion on plant-specific failure issues.
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