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Mechanical Engineering for Non-Mechanical Engineers



Introduction:


Engineers, technicians, maintainers and operators who may not have a mechanical background are often given the responsibility for the procurement, installation, operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment. To be effective, such personnel should have a fundamental understanding of the principles that dictate the design, operation and maintenance of this mechanical equipment. The course will emphasize practicality and cost effectiveness. This course is designed to meet the needs of individuals of all disciplines and will also benefit those with a mechanical background seeking to refresh their knowledge. The course will feature:

 

  • Basic metallurgy & properties of materials
  • Metal fabrication
  • Maintenance & planning practices
  • Power transmission
  • Lubrication & bearings
  • Pressure vessels & storage tanks
  • Boilers & process heaters
  • Industrial piping
  • Pumps, fans & compressors
  • Equipment reliability

Course Objectives:


By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:

 

  • Apply practical knowledge regarding the operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment
  • Add to your ability to achieve a cost-effective approach to the use of mechanical equipment
  • Implement a process to improve equipment reliability
  • Select the most appropriate equipment that meets the specific needs of your industrial processes

Who Should Attend?


Mechanical Engineers, General Supervisors, Consulting Engineers, Design Engineers, Foremen, Supervisors, Technicians, Maintenance Personnel, Engineers of all disciplines, Supervisors, Team Leaders and Professionals in Maintenance, Engineering and Production Managers, Maintenance Personnel, Heads of Maintenance and Operation, Chemical Engineers, Equipment Specialists, Technical Engineers, Operation Engineers, Planning Engineers, Process Engineers, Reliability Specialists, Boiler Plant Construction Managers, Consulting Engineers, Design Engineers, Insurance Company Inspectors, Operation, Maintenance, Inspection and Repair Managers, Supervisors and Engineers, Plant Engineers, Senior Boiler Plant Operators, Repairers and Installers, Project Engineers and Technologists, Facility Engineers, Consultants, Mechanical Engineers and Technologists, Maintenance and Operation Personnel, Plant/Facility Engineers, Technicians, Maintainers, Operators, Chemical Engineers & Technologists, Process Engineers & Technologists, Project Engineers & Technologists

Course Outline:


Introductions to Mechanical Engineering

  • Safety
  • Economy
  • Reliability

 

Regulations Codes and Standards: Engineering Materials

  • Basic metallurgy
  • Heat treatment of metals
  • Properties of materials
  • Behavior of metals
  • Mechanical properties of materials
  • Non-destructive examination (NDE)

 

Metal Fabrication Processes

  • Welding
  • Machining and machineability
  • Metal forming – stamping & pressing, spinning, forging, casting
  • Limits and fits
  • Bolting and gaskets

 

Maintenance & Planning Practices

  • Maintenance definitions
  • Maintenance strategy
  • Prioritizing maintenance work
  • Planning & scheduling
  • Maintenance measures

 

Torque and Power

  • Basic theory
  • Shafts
  • Flywheels
  • Power screws

 

Power Transmission

  • Belt drives
  • Gearing
  • Cams
  • Couplings
  • Mechanical fastening
  • Clutches

 

Lubrication

  • Static and dynamic friction
  • Lubricant viscosity
  • Oils and greases

 

Bearings

  • Hydrostatic and hydrodynamic journal bearings
  • Rolling element bearings – types and components
  • Ball, roller and CARB bearings
  • Rolling element bearing life and reliability
  • Rolling element bearing failure characteristics

 

Pressure Vessels

  • Types
  • Major components
  • Codes and regulations
  • Design
  • Protection
  • Repairs and alterations

 

Liquid Storage Tanks

  • Types and applications
  • Emissions
  • Specifications, codes and standards
  • Leaks
  • Maintenance
  • Foundations

 

Heat Transfer Systems and Equipment

  • Heat transfer
  • Conduction
  • Convection
  • Radiation
  • Phase change
  • Evaporation and vapor pressure
  • Basic terms
  • Heat exchangers
  • Components and types
  • Shell and tube
  • Plate heat exchangers
  • Air cooled heat exchangers
  • Calculations
  • Maintenance

 

Fired Boilers, Process Heaters and Heat Recovery Equipment

  • Fuels and combustion
  • Fuel burners
  • Industrial boilers
  • Packaged fire tube boilers
  • Fired process heaters
  • Condensers
  • Waste heat recovery
  • Cogeneration
  • Operation and efficiency

 

Instrumentation and Control

  • Temperature monitoring
  • Pressure monitoring
  • Level monitoring
  • Flow monitoring
  • Position monitoring
  • Control systems
  • Automatic control
  • Proportional control

 

Fluid Engineering

  • Mechanics of fluids
  • Properties of fluids
  • Flow of fluids
  • Flow in pipes

 

Industrial Piping

  • General overview
  • Pipe manufacture and materials
  • Fittings and joints
  • Valves, filters and strainers
  • Regulations, codes and standards
  • Pipe stresses
  • Sustained loads
  • Occasional loads
  • Expansion loads
  • Pipe supports
  • Insulation and heat tracing

 

Pumps

  • Positive displacement pumps
  • Reciprocating
  • Rotating
  • Centrifugal pumps
  • Cavitation
  • Performance curves
  • Affinity laws
  • Multi-pump systems
  • Magnetic drive pumps
  • Pump selection

 

Fans and Compressors

  • Fans
  • Axial
  • Centrifugal
  • Performance
  • Effects of gas temperature and density
  • Efficiency
  • Association
  • Compressors
  • Basic theory of compressed gasses
  • Compression cycle
  • Standard terms
  • Effect of elevation and temperature
  • Types of compressors
  • Positive displacement
  • Dynamic
  • Compressor flow regulation
  • Associated compressor equipment
  • Filters
  • Intercoolers and aftercoolers
  • Dryers
  • Air receivers
  • Compressed air systems
  • Pressure drop
  • Air lines
  • Demand assessment
  • Basic design of compressor facilities

 

HVAC and Refrigeration Systems

  • HVAC
  • Purpose and design
  • System components
  • Codes and regulations
  • Air systems
  • Variable air volume (VAV) systems
  • Acoustic and noise control
  • Refrigeration
  • Major components
  • Cycle
  • Chillers
  • Heat absorption
  • Packaged HVAC specifications

 

Process and Instrument Diagrams

  • P & I D symbols
  • Isometrics

 

Miscellaneous Mechanical Components

  • Sealing devices
  • Packing
  • ‘O’ rings
  • Mechanical seals
  • Motors
  • AC and DC motors
  • Variable frequency drives

 

Equipment Reliability

  • Failure and risk
  • Maintaining for improved reliability

COURSE LOCATIONS

Code From To City Fee
MME62 19 Jan 2020 23 Jan 2020 Alexandria US$ 3900 Book
MME62 08 Mar 2020 12 Mar 2020 Doha US$ 4000 Book
MME62 04 May 2020 08 May 2020 Istanbul US$ 4500 Book
MME62 20 Jul 2020 24 Jul 2020 Kuala Lumpur US$ 4500 Book
MME62 20 Sep 2020 24 Sep 2020 Dubai US$ 4200 Book
MME62 09 Nov 2020 13 Nov 2020 London US$ 5000 Book


DUBAI OFFICE

Ittihad Deira Building,
Al Ittihad Rd, Deira
Dubai,
UAE

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USA OFFICE

642 E14 Street,
10009-13 Manhattan,
New York (NY)
USA

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EGYPT OFFICE

52 General Kamal Hejab Street,
Suez Bridge,
Cairo,
Egypt

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COURSE CERTIFICATE

Certificate of Completion will be provided to the candidate(s) who successfully attend and complete the course. Training hours attendance percentage of 75% is required.


TRAINING HOURS

Standard course hours: 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Informal discussions: 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.


TRAINING METHODOLOGY

We use a blend of interactive and hands-on methods, active participation, a variety of instructional techniques, dynamic presentations, individual and group exercises, in depth discussion, DVD’s, role-plays, case studies, examples. All of the information, competencies, knowledge and skills acquired within our training programs, are 100% transferrable to the participants’ workplace.


ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION

Pre-Test and Post-Test Assessment are applied on 5-day and 10-day programs. Also, post course evaluation and candidate’s evaluation are applied to add another level of quality measurement. Candidates’ feedback is highly appreciated to elevate the training service quality.


ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

A- Have staff trained in the latest training and development approaches

B- Support nationalization and talent management initiatives

C- Have properly trained and informed people who will be able to add value

D- Gain relevant technical knowledge, skills and competencies


PERSONAL IMPACT

A- Develop job related skills

B- Develop personal skills in subject matter

C- Have a record of your growth and learning results

D- Bring proof of your progress back to your organization

F- Become competent, effective and productive

G- Be more able to make sound decisions

H- Be more effective in day to day work by mastering job-related processes

I- Create and develop competency to perform job well


FREQUENT NOMINATIONS SCHEME

A- 10% discount after 05 candidates’ registration.

B- 15% discount after 10 candidates’ registration.    

C- 20% discount after 20 candidates’ registration.

D- 25% discount after 25 candidates’ registration.

E- 30% discount after 30 candidates’ registration

F- Higher discount rates will be offered based on work volume with different clients.  


SEVERAL NOMINATIONS ON THE SAME COURSE SCHEME

A- One extra free seat is offered on 4 candidates on the same course and dates.

B- Two extra free seats are offered on 6 candidates on the same course and dates.

C- Three extra free seats are offered on 8 candidates on the same course and dates.

D- Four extra free seats are offered on 10 candidates on the same course and dates.

E- Five extra free seats are offered on 12 candidates on the same course and dates.


REGISTRATION POLICY

Nominations to our public courses are to be processed by the client’s Training and/or HR departments. A refund will be issued back to the client in the event of course cancellation or seat unavailability. A confirmation will be issued to the relevant department official(s). 


CANCELLATION POLICY

If a confirmed registration is cancelled less than 5 working days prior to the course start date, a substitute participant may be nominated to attend the same course or a 20% cancellation charge is applied. In case of a no-show, a 100% fee will be charged.


PAYMENT POLICY

Payment is due upon receiving the course confirmation, invoice and/or proforma invoice. However; the fee due can be wire transferred to our bank account directly after course completion. Our bank details are illustrated on the confirmation, invoice and proforma invoice, as well. The above documents can be communicated electronically, i.e., in a soft copy or/and in hard copy based on customer’s request.


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