Troubleshooting Essentials for Maintenance Technicians and Engineers
Mechanical
Course Number: TEM-302
Course Description:
This course helps attendees develop a systematic troubleshooting approach to solve any problem. Students begin by defining problems and limits, continuing through brainstorming techniques, then setting up trial solutions and ultimately culminating by solving the problem using step-by-step logic. The tasks of using data, setting up tests, encouraging teamwork, talking to others, and properly using test equipment to verify conclusions is part of this hands-on approach. The design of data acquisition forms for quality data input will be accomplished. No more GIGO.
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Each student will receive class books, work activity sheets, self-test progress evaluations, as well as questions from the instructor to make sure they understand the material presented. It is expected that an attendee will leave the class with the basic knowledge of the subject and possess new found skills to better equip them when they return to their job. A certificate suitable for framing will be issued to each attendee who successfully completes the course.
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Free Materials Included:
Free Book and Chart
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2-day course: $1095 per person
Course Syllabus
THE CONCEPT OF TROUBLESHOOTING
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What exactly is troubleshooting?
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What falls outside the realm of Troubleshooting?
CLASSICAL STEPS OF TROUBLESHOOTING
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Step #1 – Problem Identification
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Step #2 – Establish Theory of Probable Cause
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Step #3 – Establish Plan of Action
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Step #4 – Implement the Plan
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Step #5 – Verify Full Functionality
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Step #6 – Document Findings, Actions, and Outcomes
CLASS TROUBLESHOOTING SCENARIOS
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The Ceiling Light problem
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The Kitchen Faucet problem
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The Three Switch Attic problem
FORMALIZED TROUBLESHOOTING
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Fishbone diagram
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FEMA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
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Flow charting
PLANT EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE
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Create a machine critical element card
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Knowing what the equipment does and the components
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Obtaining work books and maintenance manuals
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Cutaway or assembly drawings
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Spare components for swap out
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Factory training
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Make use of manufacturer’s troubleshooting guides
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TEXT or phone assistance including video and pictures
CASE HISTORIES:
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1) Pharmacy Wall Fan Failures
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2) Prater Mill Shaking
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3) Pump Packing Converted to Mechanical Seal Failure(s)
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4) Metal Pan Conveyor Chain Failures
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5) Intermittent Electrical Receptical Failure
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6) Wastewater Pump Periodic Failure
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