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Mechanical Design Basics For Non-Mechanical Engineers

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. Mechanical power transmission is discussed from the point of view of gears, couplings and bearings. Proper selection and sizing of these critical mechanical components is vital to ensuring optimum performance and improved efficiency of a mechanical system. Recently, fluid engineering has undergone significant change and therefore a detailed overview of the underlying principles of fluid power and its applications is vital. The theory behind heat transfer, the various heat transfer mechanisms and the design of heat-exchangers is also examined. Any study of mechanical systems would be incomplete without including a review of mechanical vibrations. This will help you in monitoring, controlling and analyzing vibrations and in conducting fault diagnoses in mechanical systems. The field of maintenance has evolved into a separate and highly specialized function. An effective maintenance regime helps identify failure symptoms and enables initiation of corrective measures, for preventing unscheduled and sometimes catastrophic failures. Lastly, a discussion on the numerous standards, codes and regulations governing mechanical systems, helps put the whole course into perspective.

The Training Course Will Highlight ?

Training Objective

At the end of this seminar participants will learn about:

Basic mechanical engineering concepts such as force, work, power, moments and torques
The importance of common engineering material properties in relation to component life and failure
Basic design for static strength
How to select appropriate gears and bearings
How to perform simple design and selection of piping systems and related components
How to monitor, control and analyze vibrations
How to set up an effective but simple inspection and maintenance program (including lubrication)

Target Audience

Anyone with a need to understand the use, care, installation, or the economics associated with mechanical machinery, Consultants, Consulting engineers, Chemical engineers and technicians, Design engineers, Electrical engineers and technicians, Industrial and commercial plant and facilities engineer, Military personnel, New graduates, Operators, Plant Engineers, Managers and Supervisors, Plant operations and maintenance personnel, Process control Engineers, Technicians and Supervisors, Professionals who want to upgrade their knowledge in mechanical engineering, Project Engineers, Property Managers, Sales Engineers, Service Contractors

Training Methods

Daily Agenda

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