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.