Course Details
BEARING MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
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MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGIntroduction
This five day course covers principles and applications of various types of bearings, including plain journal, ball, and roller bearings. It explains installation, inspection and repair of bearings, deals with specialized bearings. Covers bearing failure modes, lubrication, Failure analysis and services practices.
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Day 1
BEARING TECHNOLOGY
Introduction to bearing technology
Bearing description
Terminology
Bearing application
Type of bearings
Frictional Bearings
Types of Plain Bearings
Journal bearing
Tilting pad bearing
Axial thrust bearing
Combination Radial/Thrust Bearings
Vibration due to bearing
Bearing materials
Plain Bearing Lubrication
Troubleshooting—Plain Bearing Failure
Wiping
Wiping on a White-metal
Scoring
Erosion
Fatigue
Fretting
Misalignment
Corrosion and Deposits
Lubricant Oxidation
Anti frication Bearings
Classification and Characteristics of Rolling Bearings
Terminology of Bearing Parts
Characteristics
Bearing Life
Sound
Part numbering
Bearing accessories
Bearing selection
Day 2
BEST PRACTICE FITTING AND REMOVAL
Shaft and Housing Design
Housings
Misalignment
Replacement Considerations
Mounting Accessories
Shaft and Housing Fits
Bearing Fit Criteria
Checking Fit Integrity
Bearing Internal Clearances
Typical Fit Examples
Fixing of Bearings
Tolerances
Mounting Preparation
Cold, temperature and hydraulic mounting
Types of shaft mounting
Mechanical Mounting
Temperature Mounting
Mounting with Sleeves Hydraulically
Removal Techniques
Day 3
BEARING DIAGNOSTICS
Bearing Failure Analysis
Overview
Bearing Life
Misalignment
Failure Mode Classification
False Brinelling Caused by Static
Vibration
Conducting the Analysis
Securing evidence
Bearing damage and corrective measures
Flaking
Seizure
Cracking and notching
Cage damage
Meandering wear patterns
Smearing and scuffing
Rust and corrosion
Fretting
Wear
Electrolytic corrosion
Dents and scratches
Creep
Surface matting
Peeling
Fatigue
Misalignment
Lubrication Failure
Troubleshooting—Anti-friction Bearing Failure
Wear Marks
Fatigue
Misalignment..
Damage Caused by Incorrect Fitting
Brinnelling and False Brinnelling
Lubrication Failure
Day 4
APPLICATION OF BEARINGS
Critical considerations when selecting and applying bearings into machinery
Bearing housing/bearing isolators
Cantilevers or overhung impeller pumps
In-between bearing or fully supported shaft pumps
Vertical pumps
Bearing housing protection devices
Felt and lip seals
Labyrinths
Magnetic seals
Power turbine bearings
Shaft and Housing Repair
Maintaining Bearings
Day 5
TRIBOLOGY AND LUBRICATION Oil
Oil Lubrication Method
Selection of lubricating oil
Oil quantity
Lubricating oil analysis
Oil analysis tests
Viscosity
Contamination
Fuel dilution
Solids content
Fuel soot
Nitration
Total acid number (tan)
Total base number (tbn)
Particle count
Spectrographic analysis
Wear particle analysis
Ferrography
Setting up an effective program
Lubricant audit process
Baseline signature
Equipment evaluation
Routes
Frequency of monitoring
Tests
Post-overhaul testing
Contractor overhaul templates
Data analysis
Root-cause analysis
Grease
Grease Lubrication
Types of grease
Grease filling and replacement
Overfilling and underfilling
Certificate
MAESTRO CONSULTANTS Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
Methodology
Our courses are highly interactive, typically taking a case study approach that we have found to be an effective method of fostering discussions and transferring knowledge. Participants will learn by active participation during the program through the use of individual exercises, questionnaires, team exercises, training videos and discussions of “real life” issues in their organizations.
The material has been designed to enable delegates to apply all of the material with immediate effect back in the workplace.