PROGRAM'S BACKGROUND

Mechanical engineering in simple terms deals with any equipment that moves; this is what makes it perhaps the most broad and diverse of engineering disciplines. The mechanical discipline essentially derives its breadth from the need to design and manufacture everything from small, even Nano, individual devices, such as measuring instruments, to large systems such as machine tools and power plants. Easy installation and serviceability are critical to the success of a mechanical system as is operational and design flexibility. Understanding parameters governing the selection and design of mechanical systems is essential for identifying suitable systems for a particular application. In order to place all these issues in context, a good working knowledge of mechanical principles combined with a solid understanding of key concepts such as force, energy and heat is important.

PROGRAM'S OBJECTIVES

This Program’s Attendees Will Be More Able To:

›       Understand basic mechanical engineering concepts such as force, work, power, moments and torques

›       Identify the various balanced and unbalanced forces and loads in a system

›       Determine the importance of common engineering material properties in relation to component life and failure

›       Perform basic design for static strength

›       Apply the theory and principles governing the operation of common mechanical drive components

›       Select appropriate gears and bearings

›       Understand the underlying principles governing the operation of common mechanical prime movers and actuators

›       Distinguish between the various heat transfer mechanisms and understand the

›       principles governing the design of heat-exchangers

›       Perform simple design and selection of piping systems and related components

›       Monitor, control and analyze vibrations

›       Select the appropriate manufacturing system and understand the principles of design for manufacturing

›       Initiate and set up an effective but simple inspection and maintenance program (including lubrication)

›       Appreciate the need for standardization and understand the common applicable mechanical standards and codes

PROGRAM'S ATTENDEES

›       Mechanical Engineers

›       Mechanical Superintendents

›       Mechanical Supervisors

›       Mechanical Foremen & Technicians

›       Design Engineers

›       Senior Design Draftsmen

›       Draftsmen

›       Hydraulics Engineers

›       Hydraulics Superintendents

›       Hydraulics Supervisors

›       Hydraulics Foremen & Technicians

›       Machinery Engineers

›       Machinery Superintendents

›       Machinery Supervisors

›       Machinery Foremen & Technicians

›       Plant Engineers

›       Plant Superintendents

›       Plant Supervisors

›       Plant Foremen & Technicians

›       Maintenance Engineers

›       Maintenance Superintendents

›       Maintenance Supervisors

›       Maintenance Foremen & Technicians

›       Materials Engineers

›       Materials Superintendents

›       Materials Supervisors

›       Materials Foremen & Technicians

PROGRAM'S OUTLINE

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING BASICS

›       Introduction and basic concepts

›       Units for engineering quantities

›       Interpretation of mechanical drawings

›       Friction - importance in mechanical systems, types, static and dynamic friction coefficients

ENGINEERING MATERIALS

›       Stress - strain relationship

›       Properties of engineering materials: strength, hardness, ductility and toughness

›       Thermal processing of metals and how it affects their properties

›       Ferrous and non-ferrous alloys

›       Common failure of modes of materials: Fracture, fatigue, creep and corrosion

MECHANICAL DESIGN

›       Basic principles

›       Factor of safety

›       Static equilibrium

›       Design for static strength

›       Threaded fasteners

›       Keys and keyways

›       Riveted joints

›       Design for fatigue strength

GEARS & BEARINGS

›       Gears: terminologies, types, ratios and gear trains

›       Gear selection and gearboxes

›       Troubleshooting gear problems

›       Bearings: loads, types, selection and troubleshooting

›       Installation guidelines

MECHANICAL DRIVES

›       Belt and chain drives

›       Mechanical couplings

›       Hydrostatic drives

›       Hydrodynamic drives

›       Torque converters and fluid couplings

›       Clutches: types, performance and selection

›       Brakes: types, performance and selection

PRIME MOVERS

›       What is a prime mover?

›       Internal combustion engines

›       Electric motors

›       Hydraulic and air motors

›       Gas turbines

›       Mechanical variable speed drives

›       Hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders

›       Comparative merits/demerits of different prime movers

›       Primer mover selection criteria, applications

FLUID ENGINEERING

›       Concepts: viscous flow and Reynolds number

›       Piping, selection and sizing

›       Pumps and valves: types and applications

›       Fluid engineering symbols and diagrams

›       Analysis of piping systems seals, fittings, flanges gaskets and O-rings

›       Mechanical seals: types, selection and maintenance

THEORY OF HEAT TRANSFER

›       Laws of thermodynamics

›       Thermal cycles

›       Heat exchangers: types, maintenance and troubleshooting

›       Heat pumps

›       Air conditioning

›       Heat: Conduction, convection and radiation

MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS

›       Single degree of freedom system

›       Terminologies: amplitude, phase and frequency

›       Natural frequency of vibration

›       Multiple degree of freedom system

›       Vibration measurement: sensors, analyzers and interpretation

›       Use of vibration as a condition monitoring tool

›       Troubleshooting and correcting unwanted vibrations

MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION SYSTEMS

›       Metal production - foundry process

›       Cast making and metal melting

›       Die and precision casting

›       Heat treatment (hardening and softening)

›       Hot and cold working of metal

›       Presses

›       Numerical control

›       Machining and metal cutting

›       Broaching, shaping and sawing

›       Basics of welding and types of welded joints

›       Brazing

›       CAD/CAM

›       Rapid prototyping

MAINTENANCE

›       Objectives, reliability and availability

›       Breakdown, preventive and predictive maintenance

›       Standard practices and tools

›       Lubrication

›       Factors influencing equipment downtime

›       Hazardous failures

›       Condition monitoring methods

›       Non-destructive testing and inspections

›       Planning and inspection schedules

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CODES & STANDARDS

›       Need for standardization

›       Mechanical engineering standards

›       Overview of standards

›       Benefits of standardization

›       ISO 9000/1

›       Six-sigma

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

There will be a practical, hands-on at the end of this program.