MEC 405
Bearings & Lubrication Engineering (Selection, Installation & Maintenance)
This course provides participants with a solid working knowledge of industrial bearings and lubrication systems, focusing on correct selection, proper installation, lubrication practices, condition monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance strategies.Participants will learn how to improve rotating equipment reliability, extend bearing life, prevent premature failures, reduce downtime, and optimize lubrication programs in industrial environments such as manufacturing plants, utilities, oil & gas, mining, processing plants, and OEM workshops.
Duration: 5 days
Prerequisites: Basic Knowledge of mechanical systems and safety practices is recommended
Course objectives
- Understand the working principles of major pump and control valve types
- Identify different types of bearings and their industrial applications
- Select bearings based on load, speed, misalignment, and environmental conditions
- Apply correct bearing handling, mounting, and dismounting techniques
- Understand lubrication theory and selection of lubricants
- Design and maintain effective lubrication systems
- Detect and analyze bearing faults using condition monitoring tools
- Interpret vibration, temperature, and noise indicators
- Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Avoid common causes of bearing and lubrication failure
- Improve plant asset reliability and equipment uptime