• Common causes of bearing failures
• Types of bearings and their applications
• Failure modes and patterns analysis
• Lubrication, alignment, and mounting issues
• Condition monitoring techniques (vibration, temperature, lubrication analysis)
• Root Cause Failure Analysis methodology
• Corrective and preventive strategies
• Case studies from industrial plants

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify common causes of bearing failures in industrial machinery.
2. Understand different types of bearings and their operating characteristics.
3. Recognize failure patterns and correlate them to root causes.
4. Apply systematic Root Cause Failure Analysis techniques.
5. Implement corrective and preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
6. Use condition monitoring tools for early detection of bearing issues.
7. Optimize maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability.

• Mechanical & Maintenance Engineers
• Reliability Engineers
• Rotating Equipment Technicians
• Maintenance Supervisors
• Plant Managers & Operations Leaders
• Consultants in industrial machinery and equipment reliability

Day 1
Introduction to Bearings & Failure Basics

• Types of bearings and their applications
• Bearing materials and construction
• Basic tribology concepts
• Common bearing failure modes
• Overview of Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
• Interactive discussion and failure examples

Day 2
Bearing Failure Mechanisms & Analysis Tools

• Lubrication issues and contamination
• Misalignment and mounting problems
• Load and operational factors affecting life
• Visual inspection and failure pattern recognition
• Basic vibration analysis introduction
• Hands-on exercises: identifying failure signs

Day 3
Condition Monitoring & Diagnostic Techniques

• Vibration analysis for bearing faults
• Temperature and thermal monitoring
• Lubrication analysis and grease/oil sampling
• Noise and acoustic monitoring
• Data collection and analysis methodology
• Case study: Bearing condition evaluation

Day 4
Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) Methodology

• Step-by-step RCFA process
• Problem definition and data collection
• Fishbone diagrams, 5 Whys, and other analytical tools
• Conducting failure investigation in the field
• Practical exercise: RCFA on sample bearing failures

Day 5
Corrective Actions, Prevention & Reliability Improvement

• Corrective and preventive maintenance strategies
• Design and operational recommendations
• Bearing storage, handling, and installation best practices
• Lubrication optimization and alignment procedures
• Reliability improvement programs
• Final case study exercise and participant action plan

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 75% of the total course duration.