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This course introduces the basics and fundamental concepts and applications of mechanical engineering. The course starts with an introduction to the basic principles of mechanical drawings such as tolerances, symbols, sections, fasteners etc. The use of computer aided design and good drawing office practices are also discussed. After this, the properties and mechanical behavior of engineering components are presented. Phenomena such as stress and strain, fatigue, fracture, creep and corrosion are discussed. Mechanical design philosophies are discussed with the focus on the use of safety factors during the design for static strength. The candidates will have the opportunity to gain some insight in the process of mechanical design for manufacturing and production. Various manufacturing operations will be discussed, starting with the production of metal and alloys. The methods to shape metal into its final desired shape, such as casting, forming, machining, welding etc. will be discussed. The candidates will be introduced to the use of computerized methods of manufacturing (CNC, CAM) and also the use of rapid prototyping. Principles of mechanical automation as it is typically found in industry will be discussed with the focus on the application of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. There is also a discussion on electric motors, mechanical actuation systems and common control systems (e.g. PLCs).

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The course will also introduce the various aspects of pipe technology, including types of pumps, flanges, gaskets, jointing methods, pipe support and standards. The basic design and analysis of pipe systems will also be presented. An introduction of underlying practical principals of thermodynamics will also be included.

Training Objective

At the end of this seminar participants will:

Understand the principles of mechanical drawings and design
Learn to select the correct engineering materials
Apply specific techniques of mechanical automation in industry
Understand principles of fluid engineering (pumps, pipes, valves, compressors)
Learn to apply important fundamentals of machinery maintenance
Understand mechanical design drawings
Do basic static safety factor mechanical designs
Identify failure modes of mechanical components
Understand the behavior of engineering materials and do basic selections
Select manufacturing processes for simple designs
Design and implement simple mechanical automation systems
Understand the principles of fluid engineering
Identify and select basic fluid engineering components
Perform simple fluid engineering designs
Select a maintenance strategy for mechanical machinery
Recognize general mechanical problems and suggest corrective actions

Target Audience

Anyone with little or no prior formal background, who function as Managers, Supervisors, Engineers, Planners, Inspectors, Designers, Researchers, Investors or Procurers, and who seek a basic understanding of the aspects of Mechanical Engineering

Training Methods

Daily Agenda