avt reliability training program 2019

The Reliability Group Training Program

We offer training covering all aspects of machinery reliability and condition based maintenance, to address technical and managerial needs from shop floor to boardroom.Trainers are highly qualified and certified and the courses are run in accordance with ISO standards (ICML, BINDT, MOBIUS™).

Courses are available on mechanical seals, pumps, pipework vibration compliance, ultrasound, Machine Sentry®, rotating equipment, plus introductory courses on thermography, lubrication and rotor dynamics. Training is provided in our own training facilities, on your site (or specified location) and in many cases can also be provided on-line.

In 2020 AVT Reliability® signed a partnership agreement with the Mobius Institute™ to offer MOBIUS™ accredited vibration courses to Category 1 Category 2, Category 3 and ARP Certified Reliability Practitioner Courses ARP A, ARP E and ARP L.

Customer TestimonialsHere is what some of our customers have said about our training:

“Simple steps to understanding condition monitoring.” Maintenance Engineer, Shell UK Offshore (Offshore Petrochem)

“Very knowledgeable and an excellent instructor.” Rotating Equipment Engineer, JCAMS, UK (Offshore Petrochem)

“Very good, obviously very experienced in the field.” Senior Consultant, Eastway Tech Cons, Ireland (Consultancy).

‘Very good at making a complicated subject simple.” Reliability Engineer, Cemex UK (Cement)

“Very good - lots of experience and good at getting examples across.” Maintenance Engineer, ABP UK (Ports)

“Good delivery and presentation.” Engineer, Tanjung Bin Power Plant, Malaysia (Power Industry)

“Very good notes and well delivered course.” Reliability Engineer, JCAMS, UK (Offshore Petrochem)

“The course was very informative, very clearly explained. Good detailed instruction.” Rotating Equipment Engineer, Petrofac UK (Offshore Petrochem)

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“Simple steps to understanding

condition monitoring.”

“Very good at making a complicated

subject simple.”

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Reliability Improvement

We have provided training to industry for over 40 years in asset management and best practice condition monitoring that allows clients to improve knowledge, competency and skills particularly focused on allowing plant managers, reliability engineers and condition monitoring staff with a sound basis of knowledge to succeed in implementing reliability improvement programs.Courses are split into three areas:

CBM AcademyIncludes courses that introduce condition based monitoring and the different techniques that can be applied including vibration analysis, lubrication management, ultrasound, thermography plus courses on using the Machine Sentry® Suite. Courses are available from introduction to certified practitioner.

Best Practice EngineeringIncludes courses on balancing and alignment, pumps and pipework vibration. These courses share the knowledge gained over many years of practical experience of our expert engineers to enable the attendees to optimise the reliability of the equipment they operate.

Asset ManagementInclude courses on becoming a certified (to level III) reliability engineer as well as Reliability engineering courses on root cause analysis, Failure mode effects and criticality analysis, and reliability engineering specifically for rotating equipment.

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Page Section 1: CBM Academy Course Length Course Location

Introduction Courses Public Onsite Online

6 Introduction to Vibration Analysis 2 days 4 4 4

7 Introduction to Thermal Imaging 1 day 4 4 4

7 Introduction to Electrical & Industrial Thermography 2 days 4 4 4

8 Introduction to Lubrication Management 1 day 4 4 4

9 Introduction to Gas Find 1 day 4 4 4

10 Introduction to Condition Based Maintenance 1 day 4 4 4

11 Introduction to Rotor Dynamics 2 days 4 4 4

Vibration Analysis

12 Vibration Analysis Category I — Basic 4 days 4 4 4

13 Vibration Analysis Category II — Intermediate 5 days 4 4 4

14 Vibration Analysis Category III — Advanced 5 days 4 4 4

Lubrication Management

15 Lubrication Update Training 1 day 4 4 7

16 Lubrication Analysis Category 1 3 days 4 4 7



Thermography

19 Level I Thermography ISO 18436 4 days 4 4 7

Ultrasound Training

20 Certified Ultrasound Training Level I 5 days 4 4 7

21 Certified Ultrasound Training Level 2 5 days 4 4 7

Machine Sentry Suite Training

22 Basic Machine Sentry Suite User 1 day 4 4 4

23 Intermediate Machine Sentry Suite User 2 days 4 4 4

24 Advanced Machine Sentry Suite User 3 days 4 4 4

Section 2: Best Practice Engineering Course Length Course Location

Balancing and Alignment Public Onsite Online

25 Balancing Course 1 day 4 4 4

26 Alignment Course 2 days 4 4 4

Pumps

27 Pump Practical Course 3 days 4 4 7

28 Pump Testing Course 2 days 4 4 7

29 Advanced Pump Training 2 days 4 4 7

30 Mechanical Seals - The Fuse in The System 2 days 4 4 4

31 Bearing Mounting and Dismounting 2 days 4 4 7

Pipework Vibration

32 Pipework Vibration Compliance 2 days 4 4 4

Section 3: Asset Management Course Length Course Location

Asset Reliability Practitioner Course Public Onsite Online

33 Reliability Advocate Cat I 2 days 4 4 4

34 Reliability Engineer Cat II 5 days 7 7 4

35 Reliability Leader Cat III 5 days 4 4 4

Reliability Engineering

36 Root Cause Analysis 2 days 4 4 4

37 Reliability Engineering for Rotating Equipment 3 days 4 4 7

38 Failure Modes Effect and Criticality Analysis 2 days 4 4 4

Online Short Courses

39 Video Based Short Courses 2-10hrs 7 7 4

Section 4: Trainers

40 About The Trainers

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Course Overview:This course offers an introduction to the basics of vibration analysis to help prepare you to become proficient in the field of vibration, or to simply get the best out of your vibration analysis program.

During this course we will also cover the vibration analysis process, the basics of vibration including the sources of vibration and how to accurately interpret the information allowing fault diagnosis and correction.

Course Objectives:You will learn the basics of vibration and how you can utilise the technique for monitoring asset condition, if you are new to being involved in vibration programs you will learn how to take good data, understand the signals and methods to detect issues, cover ISO standards for different asset types and principles of vibration theory.

What is Vibration?Rotating machines such as fans, pumps, motors, and turbines vibrate when they are operating. The vibration can be analysed and mechanical problems or faults can be identified. But that is only part of the story. The vibration provides an early warning of a wide range of fault conditions: damaged bearings, misaligned components, out-of-balance rotors, loose foundations, and many other conditions.

Introduction to Vibration Analysis

2 Day CourseAvailableONLINE

Recommended For:• Managers, Engineers,

Supervisors, Technicians and Operators who wish to learn about vibration signal analysis

• For those who want to understand the information contained within a spectra or time waveform plot and how to identify defects such as Bearing Wear, Unbalance, Looseness, Resonance, Gear Defects etc.

• The course is designed to be applicable to all industries where rotating or reciprocating machines are in operation

Topics include:• How to correctly take a

vibration measurement

• What you are measuring when collecting vibration readings

• What vibration signals look like

• How to interpret the vibration data and understand it

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Course Overview:The course covers the basics of infrared theory and includes demonstrations, camera hands-on training and practical exercises using relevant laboratory sessions.

Course Objectives:You will learn the basics of thermography, basics of emissivity and reflected apparent temperature, introduction to electrical and process equipment, infrared camera handling, data analysis and reports and laboratory sessions.

Course Overview:This course provides a general introduction to infrared thermography and an overview of its specific use for inspections of electrical and industrial systems. It aims at giving you suggestions on what you can do with your infrared camera. During the first day, you learn the basics of thermography and how to use your camera (the first day is identical to the course Introduction to Thermography). The second day you will start with a brief reminder about thermal transfers before you learn about electrical and industrial systems and components, material properties and typical problems and faults. Emphasis is put on case studies, from real world application.

Course Objectives:You will learn the basics of thermography, basics of emissivity and reflected apparent temperature, introduction to electrical and building inspections, infrared camera handling, basics of heat transfer, electrical and industrial systems, important properties of materials, common problems, case studies, common mistakes, application guidelines, data analysis reports and laboratory sessions.

Introduction to Thermography

1 Day Course

Introduction to Electrical and Industrial Thermography

2 Day Course

AvailableONLINE

AvailableONLINE

Recommended for:• Plant Operators

• Maintenance Technicians

• Beginner Camera users

Recommended for:• Electrical Technicians and

Engineers

• Condition Monitoring Technicians and Engineers

• Plant Operators

• Users of cameras in industrial environments

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Course Overview:

This 1 day course will introduce the attendee to Reliability Centred Lubrication. You will learn the fundamentals of lubrication and lubricants, which are the building blocks to kick-start your own world class reliability centred lubrication programme.

Course Objectives:This course provides a detailed introduction into the subject of lubricants and lubrication and raises the competence and confidence of existing staff. This enables them to be able to perform their own basic lubrication tasks and activities, giving them the confidence to challenge current procedures and activities ensuring best practices are being carried out.

Difficulty Level - Basic:No previous experience in lubricants and lubrication practices is required.

ReferencesThe course is based on ISO and lubricant OEM standards including:

ISO 18436-4:2014, ISO 18436-3, MLTI

Introduction to Reliability Centred Lubrication

1 Day Course

Recommended For:• Plant Operator / Maintainers

• Lubrication Technicians

• Reliability Engineers

• Plant Engineers

• Production Managers

• Condition Monitoring Specialists

• Engineering Managers

Topics include:• Basic maintenance strategy

• Introduction to lubrication theory

• Introduction to lubricants

• Basic lubricant selection

• Specific lubricant application

• Introduction to oil analysis

• Lubricant condition control

• Lubricant storage and management

• Increase reliability

• Introduction to lubrication standards (ISO, HACCP, etc.)

AvailableONLINE

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Course Overview:This 1 day course will introduce the attendee to Optical Gas Imaging. It teaches students about how OGI cameras work, the gases they can identify, the required environmental conditions, safety considerations, techniques for success and practical examples of actual leaks that were identified.

Course Objectives:You will learn how to set up and effectively operate your optical gas imaging camera. Students will also learn how to optimally adjust your camera for varying environmental conditions to find gas leaks.

Key Learning Outcomes:• Demonstrate proper operation of a gas find infrared camera

• Understand success factors for identification of leaks

• Create a movie indicating a gas leak using report software

• Explain the basics of infrared theory

Introduction to Gas Find


Recommended for:• Plant Operator

• Technicians


• Plant Engineers

• Engineering Managers.

Topics include:• What is Optical Gas

Imaging

• What can it detect

• How cameras work

• Sensitivity

• Examples of finds

• User training

• Leak Classifications

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Course Overview:

This introduction to condition monitoring gives an understanding of the effectiveness of condition monitoring and the various technologies it encompasses. It follows the methods and procedures defined in ISO 17359 and includes an introduction into vibration analysis, lubrication analysis, thermography and ultrasound.

Course Objectives:You will leave with a broad understanding of how CBM strategies and how it fits within the asset management philosophy. Good understanding of CM techniques that can be utilised within an industrial strategy and which techniques to identify failure modes on different asset type.

Recommended for:• Managers, engineers,

supervisors, technicians and operators who wish to learn about condition monitoring practices

• Understanding the effectiveness of condition monitoring and how it fits into a maintenance programme

• The course has been designed using our extensive experience and knowledge so that the material is applicable to all industries where rotating and reciprocating machinery are in operation

Topics include:• Maintenance strategies

and techniques

• Key steps to implementing condition monitoring

• Introduction to vibration monitoring

• Lubrication theory, practice and sampling

• Introduction to thermography

• Introduction to ultrasound

Introduction to Condition Monitoring


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Introduction to Rotor Dynamics

2 Day Course

Course Overview:

A two day practical introduction and understanding into turbomachinery rotor dynamics, this introduction will allow clients rotating equipment engineers and technicians to fully understand rotor dynamic reports and key behaviour activity in turbomachinery to aid in longer term understanding of critical equipment reliability on the plant.

The class will learn about normal and troubleshooting rotor behaviour and which information is key to understand common failure modes, the class will focus on real time hands on application using our rotor dynamics kit which will be used throughout.

Course Objectives:

• Introduction to machinery management and diagnostics

• Organise data plots for preparation to aid in identification of failure modes

• Phase measurements and understanding

• Steady state data

• Transient data

• Fundamental rotor responses

• Introduction to single and multiplane balancing

• Preloads and radial measurements

• Vibration responses

• Radial rubs

• Fluid whip and whirl

• Shaft cracks

Difficulty Level - Basic:No prior knowledge of vibration testing is required. Mathematics will be kept to the minimum necessary for an understanding of the subject.

AvailableONLINE

Recommended For:• Managers, engineers,

supervisors, technicians and operators involved in: Turbo-machinery operation, maintenance and reliability.

Topics include:• Basic vibration

• Main causes & consequences of vibration

• Fatigue basics

• Basic assessment methodology

• Qualitative assessment

• Visual inspection

• Practical exercise

• Basic vibration measurements and analysis

• Basic vibration measurements practical exercise

• Basic vibration analysis practical exercise

• Specialist techniques

• Corrective actions

• Good design

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Vibration Analysis Category I — Basic


Course Overview:The ISO 18436 Category I course is the ideal starting place for new vibration analysts, people collecting vibration data, and those who want a better understanding of vibration analysis and condition monitoring. If you are ready to get started in vibration analysis and condition monitoring, this course is for you.

Course Objectives:Mobius™ makes learning about vibration analysis unique. We use 3D animations, Flash simulations, and numerous software simulators that completely demystify vibration analysis. While vibration training courses have traditionally been very theoretical, difficult to understand (and boring), you will be captivated by the Mobius™ training methods, and you will enjoy our practical approach. You will take away skills that you can immediately apply to your job, and you will truly understand what you are doing. When senior vibration analysts attend our classes they often say “if only I could have learned this way when I got started”. You have the opportunity to do just that.

Key Learning Outcomes:You will come away from the course with a solid understanding of:

• The benefits of performing condition monitoring and improving reliability

• The condition monitoring technologies: acoustic emission, infrared analysis (thermography), oil analysis, wear particle analysis, motor testing

• How machines work – via supplementary self-study using the “Equipment Knowledge” section

• How vibration measurements can tell you about the condition of the machine

• How to collect good, repeatable measurements

• What the F max, resolution, averaging and other analyzer settings mean

• How to analyze vibration spectra, and the basics of fault diagnosis: unbalance, misalignment, looseness, rolling element bearings faults, resonance, and other conditions

• An introduction to setting alarm limits

Certification Prerequisite:Prior experience is not required for attending the training course, but 6 months of experience is required for certification.

Recommended for:• You are relatively new to

vibration analysis and want to become more valuable to your employer

•You are or will be collecting or analyzing vibration data

•You want to develop your skills in the field of machine condition & vibration analysis

• You are seeking to become certified to international standards (ISO-18436) by an accredited certification body

Topics include:• A quick introduction to

mounting the accelerometer and surface preparation

• Naming conventions

• What are “routes” and how do you create them?

• Signal processing

• A quick tour of your analyzer

• Spectral averaging

• Vibration analysis

• The spectrum analysis process

• What is resonance – a quick introduction

• Diagnosing common fault conditions

•Setting alarm limits

ISO 18436 Category I Basic Vibration Analyst Training & Certification

Public Courses and Online Training

Learn vibration analysis from the world’s leading provider of training & certification. At Mobius Institute, we offer the most understandable and interesting training available. Our Crystal Clear™ training methodology is unique; using hundreds of 3D animations and software simulations that make complex concepts easier to understand. We offer ISO 18436 Category I to IV training via public venue courses as well as online through the Mobius Institute website.

Mobius Institute is ISO/IEC 17024 and ISO 18436-1 accredited, meaning that you are assured that your certification meets the highest global standards, and our training teaches you everything you need to know according to the ISO 18436 standard for vibration analyst training. There is no more highly regarded training & certification available.

CAT-I

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Course Overview:The ISO 18436 Category-II course spans four days with an additional half day for review and the exam. It is intended for people who have mastered the basics but who need to be able to take good data, and decide how the data collector should be set up, analyze a range of fault conditions, and understand balancing and alignment.

Course Objectives:We teach you to test machines correctly, how to diagnose faults accurately, perform additional diagnostic tests for verification, how to set vibration alarm limits, and how to correct certain types of faults. You will learn what your analyzer settings mean so that you can take the best measurements. You will learn why the vibration signatures change the way they do and how to use time waveform analysis and phase analysis to verify the fault condition.

Key Learning Outcomes:You will come away from the course with a solid understanding of:

• How a well-designed program and a reliability centered maintenance approach improve the OEE and therefore the bottom line

• The condition monitoring technologies: acoustic emission, infrared analysis (thermography), oil analysis, wear particle analysis, & motor testing via supplementary training

• How machines work; via supplementary self-study using the “Equipment Knowledge” section

• How to select the correct measurement location and axis, and collect good, repeatable measurements

• What the Fmax, resolution, averaging and other analyzer settings mean, and how to select the optimum settings for a wide variety of machine types

• How to analyze vibration spectra, time waveforms, envelope(demodulation), and phase measurements

• How to diagnose: unbalance, eccentricity, misalignment, bent shaft, cocked bearing, looseness, rolling element bearings faults, journal bearing faults, gearbox faults, resonance, and other conditions

• How to set alarm limits manually and with statistics

• How to balance and align a machine, and correct a resonance condition

Certification Prerequisite:Prior experience is not required for attending the training course, but 18 months of experience is required for certification.

Vibration Analysis Category II — Intermediate


Recommended for:• You have a good

understanding of the vibration fundamentals

• You want to be capable of confidently diagnosing a wide range of fault conditions, correcting certain conditions, and taking accurate measurements

Topics include:• Review of maintenance

practices and condition monitoring technologies

• Principles of vibration; Review of basics, waveform, spectrum, phase and orbits

• Understanding signals: modulation, beating, sum/difference

• Data acquisition

• Signal processing

• Vibration spectrum analysis

• An introduction to time waveform analysis and to orbit analysis

• Phase analysis: bubble diagrams and ODS

• Enveloping (demodulation), shock pulse, spike energy, PeakVue™

• Fault analysis

ISO 18436 Category II Intermediate Vibration Analyst Training & Certification


Learn vibration analysis from the world’s leading provider of training & certification. At Mobius Institute, we offer the most understandable and interesting training available. Our Crystal Clear™ training methodology is unique, using hundreds of 3D animations and software simulations that make complex concepts easier to understand. We offer ISO 18436 Category I to IV training via public venue courses as well as online through the Mobius Institute website.


CAT-II

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Course Overview:The ISO 18436 Category-III course covers four days, with an additional day for review and the exam, is intended for people who are confident with spectrum analysis but who wish to push on and learn more about signal processing, time waveform and phase analysis, cross-channel testing, machine dynamics, and fault correction. If you wish to truly advance in vibration analysis and be able to run a successful condition monitoring team, then you are ready for this course. The course exceeds the ISO 18436-2 Category III standard and meets the ASNT Level III recommended practice.

Course Objectives:You will learn to diagnose all of the common faults conditions with rolling element and sleeve bearing machines, by utilizing time waveforms, phase readings and other techniques to diagnose faults. You will also learn machine dynamics (natural frequencies, resonance, etc.) and how to perform resonance testing and correct resonance problems. The course also covers single and cross-channel measurement capabilities of your analyzer. And after completing the CAT-III course, you will be able to set and run a successful vibration program, and mentor the junior analysts.

Key Learning Outcomes:You will leave the course with a solid understanding of:

• How a well-designed program and the RCM approach will improve the OEE and the bottom line

• The condition monitoring technologies – via supplementary training

• How to select the correct measurement location and axis, and collect good, repeatable measurements

• What the Fmax, resolution, averaging and other single channel and cross-channel analyzer settings mean, and how to select the optimum settings

• How to analyze vibration spectra, time waveform, envelope, and phase measurements

• How to diagnose a wide range of fault conditions

• How mass, stiffness & damping affects the natural frequency of a structure

• How to use phase readings, bump tests, impact tests, negative averaging, peak-hold averaging, transient, ODS, modal analysis to determine natural frequencies and visualize machine movement

• How to balance and align a machine, correct a resonance conditions, and employ isolation.

Certification Prerequisite: Prior experience is not required to attend training, but certification requires 36 months experience and ISO Category II certification, or a minimum of 60 months experience in lieu of Category II certification

Vibration Analysis Category III — Advanced


Recommended for:• Anyone with at least two

years of vibration analysis experience who wants a complete understanding of vibration and phase analysis, dynamic balancing and shaft alignment, and a developing knowledge of machine dynamics and all condition monitoring technologies

Topics include:• Review of condition

monitoring technologies and the ISO standards

• Signal processing and data acquisition

• Time waveform analysis

• Phase analysis

• Dynamics (natural frequencies and resonance)

• Testing for natural frequencies

• Operating Deflection Shape (ODS) analysis

• Modal analysis / intro to FEA

• Correcting resonances

• Rolling element bearing fault detection

• Journal bearing fault detection

• Electric motor testing

• Pumps, fans & compressors

ISO 18436 Category III Advanced Vibration Analyst Training & Certification


Learn vibration analysis from the world’s leading provider of training & certification. At Mobius Institute, we offer the most understandable and interesting training available. Our Crystal Clear™ training methodology is unique, using hundreds of 3D animations and software simulations that make complex concepts easier to understand. We offer ISO 18436 Category I to IV training via public venue courses as well as online through the Mobius Institute website.


CAT-III

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Course Overview:This 1-day course will refresh the attendees knowledge of reliability centered lubrication (RCL), as well as providing an update on lubrication / lubricant advancement.

Course Objectives:This interactive course provides a detailed update on the subject of lubricants and lubrication, and reinforces the competence and confidence of existing staff, along with updating them on best practices and advances of lubrication technology. Allow attendees to develop their own lubrication programme to the next level. The course will allow the attendee to claim an essential 10 points towards the 15 points required to re-certify for their qualification.

Difficulty Level:Prior lubrication knowledge required.

ReferencesThe course is based on ISO, and lubricant OEM standards including: ISO 18436-4:2014, ISO 18436-3

Lubrication Update Training

1 Day Course

Recommended for:• Plant Operator / Maintainers

• Lubrication Technicians


• Plant Engineers



• Engineering Managers

Topics Include:• Basic maintenance strategy

update

• Introduction to lubrication theory refresher

• Introduction to lubricants refresher

• Basic lubricant selection refresher

• Specific lubricant application refresher

• Oil analysis update test techniques

• Lubrication condition control update, look at advancement in technologies

• Lubrication storage and management update, look at advancement in technologies

• Update / refresher on lubrication standards (ISO, HACCP, etc.)

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Lubrication Analysis Category 1

3 Day Course

This 3 day course not only covers the fundamentals, but provides best practice solutions to ensure your plant achieves world class levels in lubrication management. The course is designed to be interactive and attendees will be encouraged to participate with questions and discussion. Worked examples and case studies will be a key part in this training.

The content covers the body of knowledge as laid out for ISO 18436/CM GEN Appendix C certification.

Course Objectives:A qualification will aid compliance with your company’s ISO 9001:2000 Quality management systems - Requirements for training and qualification of personnel.

The course will help you to:

• Understand the fundamentals of lubrication and oil analysis

• Get more out of your lubrication strategy

• Improve your oil analysis success


• Increase profits and turnover

• Improve your quality goals

• Improve your health and safety success

• Reduce your environmental impact

• Ensure compliance with ISO9001/ISO55000

• Design your own ‘Best Practice’ lubrication programme

References:The examinations comply with the latest international standard ISO 18436-4:2008 Condition monitoring and diagnostics of machines - Requirements for qualification and assessment of personnel - Part 4: Field lubricant analysis.

Recommended for:• Plant managers

• Operations managers

• Plant engineers

• Reliability engineers

• Lubrication technicians

• Oil analysis practitioners

• Condition monitoring specialists

• Plant operators

• Maintenance technicians

Topics Include:• Maintenance strategies

• Lubrication theory/fundamentals

• Lubricant selection

• Lubricant application

• Lubrication storage and management

• Lubrication condition control

• Oil sampling

• Lubricant health monitoring

• Absolute (Dynamic) Viscosity (ASTM D2893)

• Wear debris monitoring and analysis

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This 3 day course is targeted at helping your company’s reliability drive in the areas of lubrication, oil analysis and contamination control. The course not only covers the fundamentals, but provides best practice solutions to ensure your plant achieves world class levels in lubrication management. The course is designed to be interactive and attendees will be encouraged to participate with questions and discussion. Worked examples and case studies will be a key part in this training.

Course Objectives:Certification course helps you to:

• Understand the fundamentals of lubrication and oil analysis


• Improve your oil analysis success



• Improve your quality goals





3 Day Course



• Plant engineers





• Plant operators


Topics Include:• Lubricant roles and

functions

• Oil analysis maintenance strategies

• Oil sampling

• Lubricant health monitoring

• Lubricant contamination measurement and control

• Wear debris monitoring and analysis

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3 Day Course

Course Overview:

This 3 day course, Level 3 is directed toward advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting, integration with other technologies and program management. This is targeted at the reliability engineer / engineering manager level of individual. The course not only covers the fundamentals in depth, but provides best practice solutions to ensure your plant achieves world class levels in lubrication management. The course is designed to be interactive, and attendees will be encouraged to participate with questions and discussion. Worked examples and case studies will be a key part in this training.

The content covers the body of knowledge as laid out for ISO 18436/CM GEN Appendix C certification. Get your staff qualified and on the road to achieving best practice and world class standards.

Course Objectives:Certification course helps you to:

• Understand the advanced fundamentals of lubrication and oil analysis


• Improve your oil analysis success through high level management



• Improve quality goals




• Design and manage your own best practice lubrication programme


• Design your own ‘Best Practice’ lubrication programme



• Plant engineers





• Plant operators


Topics Include:• Lubrication fundamentals

recap

• Fundamentals of machine wear

• Wear debris analysis

• Analysing lubrication degradation

• Oil analysis programme development and programme management

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Course Overview:The course teaches the basics of infrared, how to operate the camera under different conditions and for various purposes, how to do an appropriate judgement of the measurement situation in the field and identify potential error sources. You will be able to do IR inspections following written guidelines and to report the result of this inspection.

Course Objectives:• An understanding of thermography and the history of the camera

technology development

• An explanation of the camera operation and how it works

• An understanding of infrared theory and the scientific laws relating to conduction, convection, radiation, blackbodies, transmission emissivity, reflectivity and calibration. Practical demonstration of these heat transfer modes with follow up theory

• An understanding of atmospheric and environmental considerations including distance, humidity, air temperature and reflected apparent temperature. How to measure them and setup the camera correctly

• An understanding of temperature definition and measurement, thermodynamics, heat and temperature, heat transfer, conduction, convection and radiation

• A look at cross hair measurement, area box /circle, colour alarms and specific dew point and insulation alarms

• The course includes hands-on camera experience throughout the course and camera operation practice using portable simulated labs; integration of images with reporting software; creation of reports

• On completion of the course you will be able to sit the certification test that which will be on the final day.

Level 1 Thermography ISO18436

4 Day Course

Recommended for:• Plant Operator /

Maintainers


• Plant Engineers


• Thermal camera operator/users

Topics Include:• Introduction to

thermography

• Heat and temperature

• Infrared theory basics

• Measurement techniques

• Basic heat transfer theory

• Camera measurement tools

• Camera/software familiarisation

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Certified Ultrasound courses Level 1

5 Day Course

Course Overview:

The level 1 course is for the “practitioner” seeking to advance their knowledge in airborne/structure borne ultrasound inspection, personnel who perform PdM, energy audits or leak detection for their clients or end users maintenance personnel who desire to demonstrate technical and inspection proficiency.

Course Objectives:On completion of the course you will be suitably trained to conduct ultrasound inspections on rotating, static and electrical equipment and proficient in being able to diagnose faults and/or unwanted conditions whilst recommending remedial actions to be taken.

On completion you will be qualified to:

• All aspects of airborne/structure borne ultrasound technology

• Effective mechanical analysis, leak detection, electrical inspections

• How to perform: compressed air leak surveys, condition-based lubrication, steam trap inspections, bearing analysis, electrical inspections

• How to improve asset availability and company profitability

• Improved techniques and methods for quality ultrasound inspection

• How to enhance recording and reporting skills through our data management software and special analysis software

• How to reduce and save on energy consumption

Key Learning Outcomes:• Practice the operation of the Ultraprobe

• Use software for analysis and trending

• Set up groups of points to test

• Upload points into the Ultraprobe

• Establish baseline readings on a “Pilot” group (Approx. 50 – 200 test points based on access and configuration)

• Download and organize the pilot group

• Record and store sound files in the pilot group

• Practice correct data acquisition techniques

• Use spectralyzer software

• View and import sound files

• Create a database, take baseline and subsequent readings, download information into software and generate a report

Difficulty Level - Basic

Recommended for:• Managers, engineers,

analysts, supervisors, technicians and operators who wish to learn about ultrasound technology, monitoring and analysis in the areas of operations, maintenance, engineering, reliability and condition monitoring

• If you have ultrasound equipment but have never been trained

• You may wish to refresh your knowledge of the technology and its applicability

Topics include:• Review of Proactive and

Predictive Maintenance Concepts

• Typical Applications Overview

• Theory Of Sound & Basic Physics of Ultrasound

• Equipment/Instrument/Software Overview

• Generalized Methods of Recording and Reporting Inspection Results

• Leak Detection

• Leak Detection Methods

• Electrical Inspection

• Valves & Steam Trap Contact Approach

• Mechanical Inspection

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Certified Ultrasound courses Level 2

5 Day Advanced Course

Course Overview:

This is an advanced course, students must meet Level 1 requirements before enrolling. This 32-hour advanced course is designed to meet the intent of SNT-TC-1A and is in accordance with ISO 18436-8.

Course Objectives:Students successfully completing this course are familiar with the scope and limitations of Airborne/Structure Borne Ultrasonic Inspection, are able to set up and calibrate equipment, interpret and evaluate results with respect to applicable codes, standards, and specifications, and organize and report inspection results.

Requirements for Level II CertificationIn order to achieve an official certification, one must attend certification training (32 hours of classroom training) and must pass the General, Specific and Practical examinations with a combined score of 80% or better. Documentation of education or experience must be maintained annually. Hearing acuity must meet the minimum requirement of one ear of less than 25 dBHL at 500 Hz to 4 kHz (with or without aid.) Hearing acuity examinations must be documented annually. Documented experience signed by a supervisor or superior for 6 months additionally of the Level I experience of 6 months, for a cumulative 12 months’ experience to qualify for official certification of Level II.

Candidate Must HavesEach Candidate for Level II certification of Airborne/Structure Borne Ultrasound should:

• Be Proficient with their ultrasonic device

• Be Proficient with collecting data in the field

• Should have basic computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, Email)

• Basic Working Knowledge of Level I Material of Airborne/Structure Borne Ultrasound

Difficulty Level - Advanced

Recommended for:• Level 1 certified users

wishing to increase and broaden knowledge of application

• Carry out analysis or calibration of equipment

• Manage a program

Topics include:• Advanced Theory of:

Airborne/Structure Borne Ultrasound

Compressed Gas Leaks

Electrical

Mechanical

Valves

Steam Traps

Bearings

Lubrication

• Advanced Inspection Logistics

• Condition Monitoring Principals

• Best Practices of Data Collection

• Data and Sound Analysis

• Writing and Establishing Procedures

• Program Implementation

• Generating Reports

• A General, Specific, and Practical 60 question exam is given at the end of the course.

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Course Overview:

This one day course is designed for the operator of Machine Sentry® and in particular the data collection process which would include the uploading and downloading of the Machine Sentry® database to the Android™ tablet.

Course Objectives:This training course is designed to take the novice, or the experienced user through all elements of Machine Sentry® to ensure you have complete knowledge and confidence to utilize the system with ease and to benefit from its wide array of functionality.

Machine Sentry:We offer training covering all aspects of the Machine Sentry® condition monitoring solution and is designed to address technical and managerial needs from shop floor to boardroom. Machine Sentry® is a unique condition based maintenance (CBM) solution which integrates all condition monitoring techniques and watchkeeping data, enabling effective maintenance planning and management reporting.

Machine Sentry Suite Training — Basic User

1 Day Course

Recommended for:• Any user of Machine

Sentry® from basic users to advanced analysts

• Designed for maintenance technicians, supervisors and reliability engineers who would be at the front end of the utilization of this flexible and intuitive system

• This will give the end user the required knowledge and confidence to utilize the system with ease

Topics include:• Logging on to the Machine

Sentry® system

• Pairing Machine Sentry® Sensor to the Android™ tablet

• Navigation of the Machine Sentry® database

• Downloading routes into the Android™ tablet and its navigation

• The data collection process in either single axis or tri-axis mode

• Uploading the collected data to Machine Sentry® website

• Generating action notes and Reliability Service reports

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Course Overview:

This two day course is designed for the in-depth system user from designer / operator to collection and analysis of Machine Sentry® data. It is aimed at those who will develop structured and detailed databases along with the inclusion of asset specific technical information.







Topics include:• All of the topics from the

one day basic user

• Navigation of the Machine Sentry® website

• Understanding the hierarchy structure

• Understanding the KPIs and program metrics

• Database development via the Machine Sentry® website and Android™ tablet

• The analysis screens and the fault assistant

• The analysis process and associated tools

• The data collection and upload / download process

• The analysis screens and introduction to the Automatic Diagnostic Assistant (ADA)

• Raising, issuing, closing actions and navigation of the reporting functions

• Machine Sentry® Fixed (MSF) setup

Machine Sentry Suite — Intermediate User


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Course Overview: This three day course is designed for a system user who will use all of the facets of Machine Sentry®. This will include designing databases, system administration, and collection and analysis of Machine Sentry® and oil analysis data. It is aimed at those who will own, operate and maintain databases along with the inclusion of all available technical information.



Machine Sentry Suite — Advanced User

3 Day Course





Topics include:• All of the topics from the

two day basic user

• Uploading oil analysis results

• Setting up bar codes and QR codes

• Setting up lubrication points and systems

• Understanding ADA

• Database administration

• Implementing statistical alarms

• Bump testing using Machine Sentry®

• Setting up specific visual inspection and watch keeping points

• Machine Sentry® Online (MSO) integration

• MSF Gateway setup

• Advanced vibration point parameter setup

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Course Overview:

The balancing of rotating machinery course covers single and two plane balancing techniques for both rigid and flexible rotors. It includes topics such as pre-balance checks, influence coefficients, balance quality and tolerances and residual unbalance testing. The workshops and demonstrations, scheduled throughout the training course, are used to illustrate theory and applications.

Course Objectives:This training will prepare any vibration analyst or balancing practitioner with the knowledge and skills they need to achieve precision balance on rotating equipment, which is so important to the reliability of rotating equipment. Reliability engineers, rotating equipment engineers and maintenance supervisors would also benefit from this training to understand.

Difficulty Level - Intermediate:Minimum of 12 months experience in vibration analysis is recommended prior to attending this course.

Balancing Course

1 Day Course

Recommended for:• All condition monitoring

specialists, engineers and supervisors responsible for improving machinery performance and reliability.

Topics include:• What is unbalance

• Collecting vibration and phase readings

• Understanding vectors

• Single plane balancing

• Estimating the size for the trial weight

• Adding weights

• Two-plane balancing

• The static-couple method

• Balancing overhung machines

• A quick review of balancing flexible rotors

• Balancing standards

• The four-run method – balancing without phase

• We will demonstrate the entire process, and you will also be able to take readings and balance a machine

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Course Overview:

The machine alignment training course will introduce the concepts of shaft alignment and how it affects equipment operation. The proper alignment of rotating equipment and maintaining the optimum operating conditions is essential when looking to obtain improved machine reliability and reduced energy consumption.

Course Objectives:This course aims to provide attendees with an understanding of how they can apply shaft alignment techniques using different methods & equipment. The course will address the problems that can occur when carrying out machine alignment and help to develop a systematic approach to solving these problems. The effects that misalignment has on machines will be demonstrated using condition monitoring techniques.

Alignment Course


Recommended For:• This course is recommended

for anyone who is involved with maintaining rotating equipment, including supervisors and managers who wish to understand the effects that misalignment can have on their equipment.

Topics will include• The principles of rotating

objects such as loads, forces and resulting vibration; parallel, angular and combination alignment.

• Different methods of measurement including using clock gauges (rim & face; reverse double dial) and laser alignment systems.

• Necessary pre alignment checks such as rough alignment; identify and eliminate soft-foot conditions; identify and eliminate piping strain.

• How to move the machine using shims; different mechanical methods; the tools available and effects of grouting and fixings.

• Problems with repeatability and what causes them, how to troubleshoot and eliminate.

• Simple applications including direct coupled and belt driven machines.

• Thermal expansion and its effects, how to measure, analyse and compensate.

• Alignment problems such as base- and bolt-bound conditions; movement when operating.

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Pump Practical Course

3 Day Course

Course Overview:

This training course provides an introduction into pumps and pumping systems. It will cover different types of pumps, their operation and strip down/rebuild.

Due to the practical nature of this course, it intended to be delivered at our facilities. On-site courses may be available depending on the facilities that are available.

Course Objectives:The objective of the course is to provide a clearer understanding of different types of pump and associated systems. It will also provide the opportunity to strip down, assess and repair, or replace, the component parts. The installation and commissioning will provide guidance on such items as alignment, connection with piping systems and the operation of the equipment.

Recommended For:• Supervisors, technicians

and craft persons who are involved with maintenance, repair and operation of pumps and pumping systems.

• Managers and engineers who wish to gain an understanding of, or refresh their knowledge of pumps and pumping systems.

Topics will include• Basic theory of pumps and

pumping

• The strip down and rebuild of a pump including all the component parts such as seals/packing; the bearings, wear of parts and whether to repair or replace and balancing on assembly.

• The installation and commissioning of pumps including the alignment of parts, connecting to the piping system; system commissioning; the lubrication of pumps and running performance checks.

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Pump Testing Course

2 Day Course

Course Overview:

This training course provides an introduction into the different types of tests that need to be carried out for pumps and pumping systems. It will cover different types of testing that are necessary for the correct operating of the equipment.

Course Objectives:The objective of the course is to provide a clearer understanding of the different tests that are required, such as FAT and SAT tests, system testing and testing for, identifying and correcting cavitation.


and craft persons who are involved with installation and maintenance of pumps and pumping systems.

• Managers and engineers who wish to gain an understanding of, or refresh their knowledge of pumps and pumping systems.

Topics will include• Basic Theory of Factory

Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)

• Installation into the system and system testing

• Testing for, identifying and correcting cavitation

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Course Overview:

A course for industries that seek increased Mean Time Between Failure, improved process availability and reduced unplanned outages whilst reducing maintenance and purchasing costs. This training course gives an in-depth understanding of all aspects of rotating equipment and helps operators to effectively troubleshoot costly equipment reliability issues.

The course is designed to give delegates an understanding of all aspects of rotating equipment and help them effectively troubleshoot costly equipment reliability issues. It also gives an in-depth understanding of the links between mechanical seal, bearing and pump failures.

Course Objectives:• Learn the importance of correct equipment selection

• Understand on-site operating practices and their effect on mechanical seal and bearing reliability

• Understand cost effective techniques to improve process availability

• Learn the benefits of creating pump purchasing standards to improve mechanical seal life

• Learn the common objective between production, maintenance and purchasing

• Learn the reasons for selecting particular maintenance strategies

• Learn the value of a specialist troubleshooting team to implement focused improvements

Advanced Pump Training

2 Day Course

Recommended For:• Plant supervisors, pump

repairers and senior engineering staff involved in maintenance, design, reliability, production and operations, etc.

Topics Include:• Introduction to pumps

• Creating pump standards

• Importance of correct installation

• Head, flow and electrical consumption, The “Affinity Laws”

• Pump terminology, understanding head and cavitation

• Understanding oversized pumps

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Mechanical Seals – The Fuse in the System

2 Day Course

Course Overview:

Our sister company AESSEAL® provides specialist training courses that are positioned to help staff develop their knowledge and understanding of mechanical seals, centrifugal pumps and protection of bearings.

This course is designed to give delegates an introduction to correct mechanical seal operation and an insight into root-cause and pump failure modes, accompanied by easy to implement troubleshooting techniques.

Course Objectives:Whether new to this field or a seasoned professional looking to refresh their knowledge, this course is designed to give a practical insight into improved plant reliability:

• Understand the principles behind good mechanical seal life and how to achieve it

• Learn how to improve your margin for operational error

• Understand the importance of correct rotating equipment operation

• Understand the relationship between equipment reliability and stop-start operation

• Understand the need for correct seal and seal support system selection and application

• Understand bearing life and the changes required for improvement

• Understand the importance of the mechanical seal materials selection process and the properties of materials

• Learn simple troubleshooting techniques to improve equipment availability

• Understand the operational importance of implementing mechanical seal standards

Recommended For:• Plant Operators

• Maintenance Personnel

• Purchasing Personnel

• Engineers.

Topics Include:• Seal failure analysis

• Dual seals and support system

• Environmental controls

• Seal installation / pump re-build procedures

• What is a mechanical seal?

• Centrifugal pumps - What is a pump?

• Bearing failure & protection

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Course Overview:

This course provides an introduction to rolling element bearings, how to mount and dismount different types of bearings, maintenance of bearings and an introduction to analysis of defects.

Using a combination of hands-on training, audio-visuals, lectures and discussion opportunities, this course delivers critical information on installing and maintaining rolling element bearings in rotating machinery.

Course Objectives:

The objective of the course is to show how to improve the in-service life of rolling element bearings, which will improve the overall reliability of the rotating equipment. The course will use a combination of hands-on practical exercises, video, and classroom sessions which all provide opportunities to participate in discussions and raise questions.

Bearing Mounting & Dismounting

2 Day Course


and craft persons who are involved with maintenance and repair of rotating equipment.

• Managers and engineers who wish to gain an understanding of these techniques.

Topics will include• Basic theory of rolling

element bearings.

• The fundamentals of rolling element bearing technology, types and nomenclature; components; common terminology; types of loads and lubrication regimes.

• Factors that affect the performance and life of rolling element bearings

• Mounting and dismounting of bearings including proper mounting & dismounting techniques with a variety of different equipment; the effects of improper handling; incorrect maintenance or lubrication procedures.

• Basics of lubrication and understanding the importance of proper lubrication selection for a specific application

• An introduction to bearing failure mechanisms, their causes, how to analyse them.

• An introduction to actual bearing failures and how to understand the failure mechanism

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Course Overview:

This course provides a detailed introduction into the subject of pipework vibration and raises the competence and confidence of existing staff to be able to perform their own basic visual inspection and basic pipework vibration surveys and assessments and have a good knowledge of common remedial solutions and other specialist techniques available to them. The course also covers methods for the theoretical assessment of likelihood of failure (LOF). Emphasis is placed on the practical aspects of the subject and only the essential theory is covered. The course covers essential data assessment methods.

Course Objectives:• Gain an understanding of pipework vibration, including the main causes

and consequences of pipework vibration

• Learn about theoretical methods for calculating ‘Likelihood of Failure’ (LOF)

• Gain the necessary skills and confidence to be able to perform an initial visual assessment of pipework to be able to identify and prioritize potential areas of concern

• Gain familiarity with portable vibration measurement instrumentation

• Learn how to perform basic vibration measurements and gain practical experience

• Learn how to perform basic vibration data assessments against Energy Institute limits

• Gain an understanding of other ‘specialist techniques’ and when these should be used

• Gain an understanding of how to deal with common vibration problems

• Learn what constitutes ‘good practice’ for avoidance of vibration induced fatigue problems

Difficulty Level - Basic:No prior knowledge of vibration testing is required. Mathematics will be kept to the minimum necessary for an understanding of the subject.

Pipework Vibration Compliance

2 Day Course

Recommended For:• Managers, engineers,

supervisors, technicians and operators involved in: plant maintenance, reliability, asset integrity, plant improvement, health and safety.

Topics include:• Basic vibration

• Main causes & consequences of vibration

• Fatigue basics

• Basic assessment methodology

• Qualitative assessment

• Visual inspection

• Practical exercise

• Basic vibration measurements and analysis

• Basic vibration measurements practical exercise

• Basic vibration analysis practical exercise

• Specialist techniques

• Corrective actions

• Good design practice summary

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Course Overview:

Whether your organization manufactures products (appliances, automobiles, etc.) or a commodity (mining, oil & gas, etc.); provides an essential service (e.g. water, sewage, power); relies on machinery/electrical equipment (facilities, shipping), this course will provide a memorable explanation of how to improve reliability and performance.

Course Objectives:No reliability improvement initiative can be successful unless everyone is on the same page. Everyone needs to pull in the same direction. Everyone needs to share the same understanding of the issues, benefits, and remedies. And everyone must be inspired to contribute, support activities intended to improve reliability and performance, and look for opportunities to make improvements. This is the way to create the “culture of reliability”.

The course achieves this goal by utilizing animations and animated simulations that make it understandable, memorable, and interesting. Delivered by passionate industry experts, this course, with the optional exam/certification, will make a difference to the future of your organization.

Requirements for Certification (if taking certification exam) Prior experience is not required for attending the training course, but 6 months of general industrial experience is required for certification.

Recommended For:• The Asset Reliability

Practitioner - Advocate [ARP-A] course is intended for everyone working within an organization, who in any way influences the management, design, engineering, procurement, maintenance, or operation of an organization that involves critical rotating machinery and electrical equipment.

Topics include:• Benefits

• Assessing Your Benefits

• Culture Change

• Selling Senior Management

• Understanding Failure

• Defect Elimination [Dfr/Procurement/Acceptance Testing/Operators/More]

• Strategy [Plan/Mission/Vision/Team/Support]

• Asset Strategy [Rtf/Cbm/Ibm, Mal, Acr, Bom/Moc, Fmea/Rcm/Pmo, Rca]

• Work Management

• Spares Management

• Precision And Proactive Work [Lubrication/Alignment/Balancing/Fastening]

Reliability Advocate Category I


ARP Advocate [ARP-A] Asset Reliability Practitioner® Training & Certification Advocate Core Education The Asset Reliability Practitioner - Advocate [ARP-A] course is intended for everyone working within an organization, who in any way, influences the management, design, engineering, procurement, maintenance, or operation of an organization that involves critical rotating machinery and electrical equipment.

Whether your organization manufactures products or a commodity; provides an essential service; relies on machinery/electrical equipment, or is involved with protecting their country, this course will provide a memorable explanation of how and why to improve reliability and performance.

ARP-A

“The topic speaks for itself. The complete session literally covers almost every aspect

of Reliability right from the beginning till the end of successfully launching

Reliability Program."

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Course Overview:


The reliability engineer has a critically important but challenging role. In most organizations there are almost infinite opportunities for improvement but understanding what to change and how to change it is difficult. Analysis is not enough. Action must be taken or nothing will change, but a part of the challenge is that the reliability engineer may not have the authority to make changes; just recommend them. That issue is also addressed in this course.

Course Objectives:The course covers the A-Z of reliability improvement. While it is not possible for you to be an expert planner/scheduler, or condition monitoring analyst, or lubrication engineer, you will gain a very solid knowledge in all these areas. You will know how to justify and prioritize your activities and take all the necessary steps to engineer a successful reliability and performance improvement initiative; and avoid the obstacles that have derailed so many programs in the past.

Requirements for Certification (if taking certification exam):Prior experience is not required for attending the training course, but 2 years of general industrial experience is required for certification


Practitioner – Reliability Engineer [ARP-E] course is intended for industrial reliability engineers charged with helping the organization improve reliability and performance, and for anyone else in the organization who desires to have an in-depth knowledge of the reliability and performance improvement process.

Topics include:• Strategy And

Implementation

• People Management

• Defect Elimination

• Reliability Engineering

• Asset Strategy Development

• Work And Spares Management

• Precision Skills (Precision And Proactive Maintenance)

• Condition Monitoring

• Continuous Improvement

Reliability Engineer Category II

5 Day Course

ARP Reliability Engineer [ARP-E] Asset Reliability Practitioner® Training & Certification

Reliability Engineer Core Education The Asset Reliability Practitioner – Reliability Engineer [ARP-E] course is intended for industrial reliability engineers charged with helping the organization improve reliability and performance, and for anyone else in the organization who desires to have an in-depth knowledge of the reliability and performance improvement process.


ARP-E

“Exceptionally great job for the one and half days

in creating a charged atmosphere amongst the

participants."

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Reliability Leader Category III

5 Day Course

“The topic speaks for itself. The complete session literally covers almost every aspect of Reliability right from the beginning till the end of successfully launching

Reliability Program."

Course Overview:

Whether your organization manufactures products or a commodity; provides an essential service; relies on machinery/electrical equipment, this course will provide a memorable explanation of how and why to improve reliability and performance.

Course Objectives:While technical knowledge is an advantage in this role, it is essential that you can lead people, communicate frequently and clearly, and have strong budget and project management skills. You must have a crystal clear vision of how the program will benefit the business and its employees, and a detailed plan, with milestones on how to achieve those goals. You must also understand the nature of the challenges that you will face and have a proactive strategy for overcoming those challenges.

This course is designed to prepare you for that role, and to strengthen your knowledge and skills if you already hold that position. It is based on 30+ years of experience seeing a relatively small number of companies truly succeed in their mission, and countless companies fail.

Requirements for Certification (if taking certification exam):Prior experience is not required for attending the training course, but 4 years of general industrial experience is required for certification

Online Resources:

To ensure that your time put to best use, you can watch any part of the course, or the entire course, online before you attend the live event. And you can take it again soon afterwards to refresh your memory and improve your understanding.


Practitioner - Program Leader [ARP-L] course is intended for those who have taken the lead role in the reliability and performance improvement program. Great responsibility comes with this great opportunity, and the aim of this course is to set you up for success.

Topics include:• Overview Of The

Implementation Strategy

• Establishing The Value Of The Initiative

• Establishing Corporate-Wide Support

• Supporting Information Management And Key Measures & Metrics

• Defect Elimination

• Managing A Multi-Site Program

• Overcoming Common Challenges

• Continuous Improvement

ARP Program Leader [ARP-L] Asset Reliability Practitioner® Training & Certification

Reliability Program Leader The Asset Reliability Practitioner - Program Leader [ARP-L] course is intended for those who have taken the lead role in the reliability and performance improvement program. Great responsibility comes with this great opportunity, and the aim of this course is to set you up for success. Whether your organization manufactures products or a commodity; provides an essential service; relies on machinery/electrical equipment, or is involved with protecting their country, this course will provide a memorable explanation of how and why to improve reliability and performance.

ARP-L

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Root Cause Analysis

2 Day Course

Course Overview:

The RCA facilitator course has been designed with an industrial focus for those who wish to eliminate recurring defects, problems and failures. These may be one-off, large failures that have had a safety or financial impact, or those small failures that re-occur often and have a large cumulative financial impact on the customer’s bottom line. The cause and effect charting technique is designed to broaden the problem perspective by way of lateral thinking and move away from simple, linear thinking that can miss key opportunities for solutions.

Course Objectives:This course provides a detailed understanding of a structured problem-solving process using cause and effect charting to get to the root causes of recurring or one-off problems that present asset and business risks to customers.

The objective is to take the participant through the 5 step problem-solving process and give them the confidence and knowledge to facilitate group RCAs by using industrial case studies and scenarios. Participants can also bring their own industrial problems to use in the final case study on day 2. The 5 step process is designed to result in targeted and lasting solutions that will prevent recurrence and be within the customer’s control.

Difficulty Level - Basic:We are also available to facilitate one-off RCAs at your site or plant. Please contact us for more information.

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Recommended For:• Operators

• Technicians

• Engineers

• Supervisors

• Managers

• Anyone involved in root cause analysis, defect elimination, reliability improvement, and continuous improvement on industrial plant, processes, and systems.

Topics will include:• The why and when of

RCAs

• Structured problem solving

• Threshold criteria

• Collect and organise data

• A problem statement

• Cause and effect analysis

• Finding solutions

• RCA reporting and follow up

• Practical case studies

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Course Overview:

This 3 day course is focussed on Rotating Equipment Maintenance and Reliability. Day 1 covers how to adopt a Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) approach, focusing on maintenance strategies and techniques are focussed on in Day 2: Condition Monitoring, Vibration Analysis, Lubrication, Thermal and Ultrasound. Best Practices are covered. Day 3 covers FMEA and the FMECA Workshop.

Course Objectives:• Gain a good knowledge of maintenance strategies and techniques to

improve reliability and availability including conducting an effective FMEA (Failure Mode Effect Analysis) and RCFA (Root Cause Failure Analysis).

• Become familiar with various proactive maintenance methods

• Gain a basic understanding of a system’s life-cycle and understand the financial implications involved with assessing life cycle costs.

• Learn how to implement best practices

Reliability Engineering for Rotating Equipment

3 Day Course

Recommended for:• The course will benefit

engineers, technicians, supervisors and managers who are or plan to be involved in reliability engineering and condition monitoring of industrial assets.

Topics Include:• RCM methods

• Maintenance strategies and techniques

• Functions and functional failures

• Failure modes and effects analysis

• Maintenance engineering: Maintenance regimes, reactive vs. proactive maintenance; Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Risk-based maintenance (RBM)

• System’s life-cycle: Life-cycle cost (LCC) analysis, whole-life costing, how to identify key cost drivers

• Implementing an effective condition monitoring program

• Key factors that influence selection of CBM techniques

• Key steps in implementing a CBM program in line with best practice

• CBM techniques

• Workshops and case studies: Work in groups to analyse the reliability, availability and maintainability of various systems and components

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Failure Modes Effect and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)

2 Day Course

Course Overview: This 2 day failure modes effect and criticality analysis course follows a step-by-step method for conducting FMECA in a dynamic instructor-led format. The course describes the methodologies which have been proven to be best practices for FMECA development.

Course Objectives:The objective of the course is to interactively teach participants how to conduct and facilitate their own asset/equipment FMECA’s. The participants will explore the key elements Failure Modes Effects & Criticality Analysis and practice conducting their own analysis using the core facilitation skills. Many of the exercises will be performed in groups of 4-5 minimum and facilitator skills and ground rules will be established.

Key Learning Outcomes:Each participant will have the opportunity to develop all the elements of an FMECA, including use of software tools. All activities will include industry-specific examples and terminology for attendees.

FMECA:FMECA is a crucial methodology to root cause analysis and reliability assessment. FMCEA is used to identify all the potential failure modes in the system, or sub-systems within the overall system, how severe they can be, how frequently they might happen, and what would be their impact on the system. Critically analysis adds an extra assessment to evaluate how serious these failure modes are going to be.

AvailableONLINE

Recommended For:• Reliability Managers


• Design Engineers

• Maintenance Managers


• Production Operators

• Maintenance Technicians

Topics will include:• Introduction to FMEA/

FMECA

• Setting Up For FMECA

• The FMECA Process

• Functions

• Functional Failures

• Failure Modes and Causes

• Failure Severity and Effects

• Criticality Ranking

• Mitigating tasks

• Summary

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Video Based Short Courses

2-10hrs (video based, English only)AvailableONLINE

Course Overview:These short online based professional development courses run from 2 hours to 10 hours in duration, they cover the expert subject matter content in-depth to allow the delegate to learn and focus the specific skill set and build on knowledge. For further information on each specific course content and costing please visit our website or local group company.

Course Objectives:The delegate will learn through video based training with access to the content for a period of time. Each delegate will leave each course having learned about the subject matter and how to use techniques to embed each area into real life practical use.

Online Courses Available:• Asset Reliability Transformation

• Asset Strategy Development

• Condition Monitoring

• End Reactive Maintenance Cycle

• MRO: Work and Spares Management

• P+P: Precision and Proactive Maintenance

• Psych, Culture and Human error

• Criticality and Pareto

• RCA: Root Cause Analysis

• Reliability Engineering Analytics

• Precision Balancing

• Precision Alignment

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About the trainers

Specialist training to develop your team’s skills.

Andy Fyfe Head of Technical at AVT Reliability®

Andy Fyfe has worked for AVT Reliability® for more than 8 years. Prior to that he worked for a defence contractor where he carried out noise and vibration surveys on Royal Navy warships. He also headed-up trials on RN ships and submarines with the aim of reducing far-field radiated noise. Andy previously led the Central Scotland Operations Team and controlled several compressor overhauls for clients during their planned shutdowns.

He is a VA 4 qualified engineer and instructor for vibration, specialising in rotor dynamics; completing Bently Nevada’s Advanced Machinery Diagnostics course. Andy heads up the AVT Reliability® Technical consultants covering all non-routine Vibration Monitoring, Reciprocating Analysis, Thermal Imaging and Rotor Dynamics work scopes.

Chris Dean Group Technical Training Officer for AESSEAL®

Chris has been involved in mechanical engineering for over 40 years and has developed a vast array of skills and experience regarding pump and seal installation and maintenance.

Having worked in a variety of industries from Pulp and Paper to Chemical and Nuclear Reprocessing to Power, there isn’t much Chris hasn’t seen in relation to pump and seal maintenance. Having this experience over an extended period of time has enabled Chris to develop relationships with distributors, end users and pump repair houses throughout the world.

Chris regularly conducts rotating equipment reliability training both at AESSEAL® and at customer premises throughout the world. The primary objective of this training is to increase mean time between failure to reduce operational costs and increase profitability. Chris’s relaxed, but professional approach to the training sessions ensures all attendees leave with the knowledge and skills that can be instantly applied in the workplace.

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David Stevens IEng, MIET, FIDiagE, FISCMRemote Data Centre & Internal Training Manager at AVT Reliability®

As an experienced engineer David Stevens has worked in a variety of industrial sectors in both technical and managerial levels having specialized in reliability engineering and condition monitoring for the last 30 years. David is a qualified Category 3 Vibration Analyst through BINDT, he is also part of the BINDT VA working group. David has delivered many training courses throughout the UK and now specializes in delivering training for our own Machine Sentry® solution. David is also an ICML level 2 Lubrication Analyst.

David’s experience includes:

• Implementing condition monitoring programs from the plant audit to full blown CBM solutions.

• With over 30 years in the industry, David has been involved with many manufacturing industries such as mining, food and beverage, pulp and paper, speciality chemicals, onshore and off-shore oil and gas.

• Responsible for technical support and development of our internal engineering teams and also training of our external customers.

Graham ScroghamPrincipal Consultant, Asset Management Division at AVT Reliability®

Graham has over 25 years’ experience in Condition Monitoring and Vibration Analysis working across a wide range of industries such as Pharmaceutical, Oil & Gas, Utilities to name a few. Graham has been a Lead Engineer on Asset Management projects offshore in the UK since 2003 and has been integral in developing the external training program to develop the future generation of vibration practitioners.

Graham leads the global external training services for AVT Reliability® and sits on the BINDT and MIBOC working groups for vibration analysis.

Graham’s experience includes:

• Remote analysis and reporting to clients on and offshore in the UK & abroad

• Transient recording and analysis of multi-channel data from turbo machinery

• Factory acceptance trials of new and refurbished machinery

• Site surveys, implementation and commissioning of new condition monitoring programmes, both in the UK & abroad

• Review and update of existing condition monitoring systems including Rockwell Automation, SKF & Pruftechnik.

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Lee McFarlaneGroup Technical Director

Lee has been involved in machinery condition monitoring and reliability engineering programs for over 15 years. He has held operational and management roles at various organizational levels in the service sector, at AVT Reliability® and an E&P Oil Company. He is a passionate reliability and asset management leader dedicated to improving industry asset management practices and driving reliability changes for clients. He is responsible for the AVT Reliability® Consultancy asset management teams, their standards development, external training and internal competency, business growth/sales, marketing and business quality management systems.

Lee`s experience includes:

• Reliability and Asset Maintenance programs at corporate level including Reliability Engineering techniques and processes.

• On CM technologies Vibration Analysis, Rotor Dynamics, Thermal Imaging, Lubrication Management, Motion Amplification, Laser Alignment & In-situ Balancing.

• Rotating Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.

PJ CloeteElectrical and Thermal Technical Authority at AVT Reliability®

Thermography — PJ is a Level 3 ITC Certified Thermographer and has been involved in industrial engineering since 1997, and specifically in condition monitoring and reliability specialist disciplines since 2003. PJ is certified in a number of CM techniques, including vibration analysis, thermal imaging and airborne ultrasound.

PJ’s early years were spent within the mining sector and specifically with a major international mining organisation in South Africa, where he worked in both surface processing plants and underground areas. After five years at the forefront of operational roles, PJ was promoted to a corporate position as a senior machinery inspector. In this role, he provided leading support of reliability focused services to gold, platinum, diamond, iron ore and zinc mines in Southern and Central Africa, leading machinery reliability program improvements.

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Paul DinneenConsultant Engineer at AVT Reliability®

Paul has over 14 years of experience working in many industries including Oil & Gas, Marine Services, Food and Alcohol production, Smelting plants, Military ships, Dockside Cranes, Energy Services & Power Generation.

Experienced in numerous CM technologies such as Vibration Analysis, Rotor Dynamics, Lubrication Management / Analysis, Motion Amplification, Laser Alignment, In-situ Balancing, & Ultrasound Analysis

Paul has been with AVT Reliability® since 2011 as a Consultant Engineer working primarily in the Oil & Gas sector as part of our Technical & Consultancy Teams and delivering training courses to clients.

Paul’s experience includes:

• Remote analysis, reporting and client interaction for a major global Oil & Gas company

• Installation of online condition monitoring systems

• Implementation of condition monitoring programmes on offshore assets across the UK

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