Learn about the types of overhead cranes.
Parts of overhead cranes.
Installing the upper cranes.
Loading on overhead cranes:
o Exercises and exercises o Installing cranes
o Installing cranes
Check the cranes.
Preventive and corrective maintenance of cranes.
Verbal tests and works Tests and editorial work
Practical performance
Subject references
Rigging, Hoisting, and Signaling Practices, 2010, By In Partnership with NJATC. (All the book is reference for this Subject)
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hours Content Assessment tools
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Piping:
an introduction
Identify the types, advantages and disadvantages of pipes
Identification of pipe materials
Water problems in pipes and methods of treatment
Pipe seals
Pipe fitting and welding methods
thermal insulation
- Pipe accessories
o Exercises and exercises o Pipe installation
o Install the pipes o Check the tubes
o Preventive and corrective maintenance of pipes
Verbal tests and works Tests and editorial work
Practical performance
Subject references
1. Piping Systems Manual, by Brian Silowash, 2010. All the book is a reference for this Subject)
24 Valves:
Types of valves and their uses
Advantages and disadvantages of each type
Methods of connection and fitting of valves
Valve components
o Exercises and exercises o Valves installation o Install valves o Check valves
o Preventive and corrective maintenance of valves
Verbal tests and works Tests and editorial work
Practical performance
Subject references
1. Piping Systems Manual, 2009, by Brian Silowash. Pages 183-220.
2. Valve Handbook 3rd Edition, 3rd Edition, by Philip Skousen.
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Vapor traps:
Types of Vapor traps
Vapor traps uses
Advantages and disadvantages
Vapor components
o Exercises and exercises o Installing Vapor traps o Installing Vapor traps o Check the Vapor traps
o Preventive and corrective maintenance of Vapor traps
Verbal tests and works Tests and editorial work
Practical performance
Subject references
1. Steam trap applications introduction to steam traps, by Watson McDoniel.
18 Heat Exchangers:
Types of heat exchangers
Common advantages and disadvantages of each type
Heat exchanger components
Uses of heat exchangers
Heat exchange and heat exchanger efficiency o Exercises and exercises
o Installing heat exchangers o Installing heat exchangers o Check the heat exchangers
o Preventive and corrective periodic maintenance of heat exchangers
Verbal tests and works Tests and editorial work
Practical performance
Subject references
1. Heat Exchangers: Selection, Rating, and Thermal Design, 3rd Edition 2012, by Sadik Kakaç, Hongtan Liu, Anchasa Pramuanjaroenkij.
18 Boilers:
- Types of steam boilers and the use of each type - Main parts and purpose of the boiler
- The way the boilers work
Verbal tests and works Tests and editorial work
Practical performance
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- Advantages and disadvantages of each type - Boiler malfunction diagnosis
- Operating and testing the performance of steam boilers
- Preventive and repair maintenance of steam boilers Subject
references
1. Safe Boiler Operation Fundamentals: Special Engineer's Guide for the State of Minnesota by In Partnership with TFM.
References
Rigging, Hoisting, and Signaling Practices, 2010, By In Partnership with NJATC.
Rigging Equipment: Maintenance and Safety Inspection Manual, 1st Edition 2010, by Joseph MacDonald.
Handbook of Rigging: For Construction and Industrial Operations, 5th Edition, by Joseph MacDonald, W. Rossnagel, Lindley Higgins.
The Piping Guide: For the Design and Drafting of Industrial Piping Systems Hardcover, 2009, by Dennis J Whistance, David R Sherwood.
Piping Systems Manual, 2009, by Brian Silowash.
Piping Handbook, 7th Edition, by Mohinder Nayyar.
Pipe Drafting and Design, 3rd Edition 2011, by Roy A. Parisher, Robert A. Rhea.
Valve Handbook 3rd Edition, 3rd Edition, by Philip Skousen.
Facility Piping Systems Handbook: For Industrial, Commercial, and Healthcare Facilities, 3rd Edition, by Michael Frankel.
Steam trap applications introduction to steam traps, by Watson McDoniel.
Maintenance Engineering Handbook, 8th Edition, by Keith Mobley.
Heat Exchangers: Selection, Rating, and Thermal Design, 3rd Edition 2012, by Sadik Kakaç, Hongtan Liu, Anchasa Pramuanjaroenkij.
Heat Exchanger Design Handbook (Mechanical Engineering), 2nd Edition 2013, by Kuppan Thulukkanam.
Heat and Mass Transfer: Fundamentals and Applications, 5th Edition 2014, by Yunus Cengel (Author), Afshin Ghajar.
Heat Transfer (McGraw-Hill Series in Mechanical Engineering), 10th Edition 2009, by Jack Holman
Heat Exchanger Equipment Field Manual: Common Operating Problems and Practical Solutions, 1st Edition 2012, by Maurice Stewart, Oran T. Lewis
High Pressure Boilers, 5th Edition 2012, By Frederick M. Steingress, Harold J. Frost, Daryl R.
Walker.
Low Pressure Boilers, 4th edition 2012, by Frederick M. Steingress, Daryl R. Walker.
Safe Boiler Operation Fundamentals: Special Engineer's Guide for the State of Minnesota by In Partnership with TFM.
Boiler Operator's Guide, 4th Edition, by Anthony Kohan.
Industrial Mechanics, 4th Edition, By Albert W. Kemp.
Industrial Maintenance, 3rd Edition, By: Denis Green, Jonathan F. Gosse.
Page 34 of 64 Course
Name Electro-mechanical machinery Course
Code MAIN 221
Prerequisite 101 PHY
Training semester 1 2 3 4 5
Credit hours 4
Collaborative training Contact hours
(Hour/ week)
Session 3
Practical 2
Training 0
Course Description
This course introduces the trainee the theoretical and practical foundations of electrical and electronic technology through the definition of the basic laws in electricity and electronics and the definition of basic electrical and electronic elements and their installation in different departments and their practical applications (electric motors and control boxes).
The general objective of the course:
Giving the trainee the foundations of electrical and electronic technology to enable him to identify the basic electrical and electronic elements and install them in various departments in industrial machines and equipment.
The detailed objectives of the course:
First: cognitive goals:
The trainee should be able to:
1. Define basic electrical quantities such as current strength, voltage difference, resistance and electrical power.
2. Defining Ohm's Law and its applications.
3. Use of conductive materials, resistance materials and insulating materials.
4. Design and connect electrical circuits.
5. It explains the types of semiconductor materials, diode composition and applications.
6. It explains the composition and properties of the transistor.
7. Design and connect electronic circuits.
Second: procedural objectives:
The trainee should be able to:
1. Calculation of the difference of current voltage, current intensity and amount of resistance.
2. Design and connect electrical circuits.
3. Checking and repairing electrical circuits.
4. Design and connect electronic circuits.
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Units (theoretical and practical) Training hours Theoretical practical
The basic electrical quantities 6 6
Relevant laws 8 8
Electric machines 4 4
Means of control of electrical circuits 4 4
Basics of electronic components 6 6
Electronic circuits 4 4
Total 32 32
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Safety procedures and requirements:
The trainee is keen on the safety and security procedures used in the rotary machines lab, so he puts the tools in place and is keen to avoid the sharp edges of the tools and devices, as well as the cleanliness of the place, appropriate lighting for measuring and wearing protective equipment (glasses, hat, masks, etc.). The trainee does not tamper with the laboratory tools and does not make any connections or experiments without the supervision of the trainer.
The detailed approach (theoretical and practical)
hours Content Assessment tools
12
The introduction
Definition of electricity
The relationship of electricity to the development of industrial equipment
Electromagnetism and Electromagnetism The basic electrical quantities
Voltage, current intensity, resistance
Frequency
The amount of electricity
Conductor and insulation materials:
o Exercises and exercises
o Measuring the intensity of the current by various means
o Effort by various means
o Electrical resistance by various means
Verbal tests and works Tests and editorial work
Practical performance
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hours Content Assessment tools
Subject references
1. Electrical Principles and Practices, 4th Edition, By: Glen A. Mazur, Peter A. Zurlis. Pages 1-30 and pages 43-64..
16
Related laws:
Ohm's Law
Straight and parallel conduction
Work, power and electrical efficiency
Circuit components
Examples of electrical circuits o Exercises and exercises o Configure electrical circuits
o Connections respectively and in parallel
Verbal tests and works Tests and editorial work
Practical performance Direct observation
Written reports
Subject references
1. Electrical Engineering: Principles and Applications, 4th Edition, by Allan R. Hambley. Pages 31-42 and pages 215-248..
8
Electrical machines:
Generators, their composition and types
Electric motor, composition, types and control
The transformer, its composition, types and protection methods.
o Exercises and exercises
o Unscrew and install the generator o Knowing the different ingredients o Use the correct examination methods o Use appropriate disassembly and assembly
equipment
o Unscrew and install the electric motor o Knowing the different ingredients o Use the correct examination methods o Use appropriate disassembly and assembly
equipment
Verbal tests and works Tests and editorial work
Practical performance
Subject references
1. Electrical Engineering: Principles and Applications, 4th Edition, by Allan R.
Hambley. Pages 249-310.
2. Transformer Principles and Applications By: In Partnership with NJATC.
Page 13-98.
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Control methods for electrical circuits:
Means of cutting and connecting
Low and high voltage fuses
High voltage switches o Exercises and exercises
o Unscrew and install the electrical transformer o Knowing the different ingredients
o Use the correct examination methods o Use appropriate disassembly and assembly
equipment
Verbal tests and works Tests and editorial work
Practical performance
Subject references
1. Electrical Principles and Practices, 4th Edition, By: Glen A. Mazur, Peter A. Zurlis. Pages 185-214.
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Basics of electronic components:
Semiconductors
Diode
The difference between conductors and semiconductors
Transistors
o Exercises and exercises
o Unscrew and install the rectifier and rectifier o Knowing the different ingredients
o Use the correct examination methods o Use appropriate disassembly and assembly
equipment
Verbal tests and works Tests and editorial work
Practical performance
Subject
references 1. Electronic Devices by Thomas L. Floyd, 9th Edition. Pages 1-84.
8
Electronic circuits:
Connect the circuits
Know the assembly of the departments and how they are integrated to perform a specific function
o Exercises and exercises
o Check the faults of electrical control devices o Self-transformers
o Electronic voltage changer
Verbal tests and works Tests and editorial work
Practical performance
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o Electronic frequency changer Subject
references
1. Practical Electronics for Inventors, 4th Edition 2016, by Paul Scherz, Simon Monk.Pages 253-398 and pages 556-570.
References
Electrical Engineering: Principles and Applications, 4th Edition, by Allan R. Hambley
Electrical Principles and Practices, 4th Edition, By: Glen A. Mazur, Peter A. Zurlis.
Electric Motor Drive Installation and Troubleshooting, 3rd Edition, By Glenn A. Mazur, William J. Weindorf.
Transformer Principles and Applications By: In Partnership with NJATC
Transformers and Motors: A Single-Source Reference for Electricians by George Patrick Shultz
Practical Electronics for Inventors, 4th Edition 2016, by Paul Scherz, Simon Monk.
Electronics All-in-One For Dummies , 2012, by Doug Lowe
Electrical Safety: A Practical Guide to OSHA and NFPA 70E, By: James R. White.
Electronic Devices by Thomas L. Floyd, 9th Edition.
Page 39 of 64 Course
Name Rotary machines 1 Course
Code MAIN 261
Prerequisite 141 MAIN 151 MAIN
Training semester 1 2 3 4 5
Credit hours 4
Collaborative training Contact hours
(Hour/ week)
Session 2
Practical 4
Training 0
Course Description
This course provides the trainee with the theoretical and practical bases for identifying the different types of pumps, their uses, and their maintenance methods.
The general objective of the course:
Giving the trainee the theoretical and practical foundations for pumps of all kinds, their uses, methods of maintenance, and safety precautions when dealing with them.
The detailed objectives of the course:
First: cognitive goals:
The trainee should be able to:
1. Evaluate and apply the prescribed safety precautions.
2. Enumerating the types of rotating machines and their methods of operation.
3. Enumerate the types of pumps and distinguish them.
4. Explain how the centrifugal pumps work.
5. Enumerating the components of the centrifugal pumps.
6. Calculates and explains the characteristics and performance of pumps.
7. It explains the installation, operation and maintenance of rotary machines.
8. Explain how positive displacement pumps work.
Second: procedural objectives:
The trainee should be able to:
1. Removal, installation, inspection and maintenance of pumps.
2. Installation, operation and maintenance of rotating machines
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Units (theoretical and practical) Training hours Theoretical practical
Classification of pumps and their types 4 4
Pump performance characteristics and curves 6 12
Positive displacement pumps 4 12
Centrifugal pumps and their applications 6 12
Components of centrifugal pumps 6 12
Installation, operation and maintenance of pumps 6 12
Total 32 64
96
Safety procedures and requirements:
The trainee is keen on the safety and security procedures used in the rotary machines lab, so he puts the tools in place and is keen to avoid the sharp edges of the tools and devices, as well as the cleanliness of the place, appropriate lighting for measuring and wearing protective equipment (glasses, hat, masks, etc.). Safety instructions at all times and not to perform any experiment without the supervision of the trainer.
The detailed approach (theoretical and practical)
hours Content Assessment tools
8
The introduction
Classification of pumps and their types
Positive displacement pumps
Dynamic pumps
The principle of energy decomposition in pumps, pressure.
Verbal tests and works Tests and editorial work
Practical performance
Subject references
1. Pump Characteristics and Applications, 3rd Edition 2014, by Michael Volk. Pages 1-35.
18 Pump performance characteristics and curves:
Pump performance (positive centrifugation and displacement)
Positive Head Suction Net (NPSH), Cavitation, Recycle, Speed Limiting
Centrifugal pump theory
Performance Curves Pump: pressure and flow curves, power curves, and efficiency curves
Verbal tests and works Tests and editorial work
Practical performance
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System curve: antistatic versus friction components
Affinity laws
Operating point setting: Throttle valve vs. console speed.
Key Specifications Overview: Hi, ANSI, API, PIP, ISO
Installation, connection and operation of pumps
Test two pumps in parallel, and build the pump curve.
Test two pumps respectively, and build a pump curve.
o Exercises and exercises
o Determine the principals involved in operating the centrifugal pump
o Show all safety practices in using and maintaining used equipment
Subject references
1. Pump Characteristics and Applications, 3rd Edition 2014, by Michael Volk. Pages 39-133.
16 Positive displacement pumps:
Performance characteristics: pressure, energy, and efficiency flow curve
Viscosity effects. Theoretical flow, actual flow, and slide
The minimum required suction pressure, based on speed, viscosity and engineering. Cavitation in gear pumps
Lubrication: hydrodynamic according to limits (PV values)
o Exercises and exercises
o Performing a practical experiment to determine the performance curve of the central pump and then determine the operating point
o Doing two different experiments for the pumps connected in series and parallel and writing the readings related to pressure and flow and comparing them
Verbal tests and works Tests and editorial work
Practical performance
Subject references
1. Pump Characteristics and Applications, 3rd Edition 2014, by Michael Volk. Pages 12-35.
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Centrifugal Pumps:
Definition of the pump and what are its functions
Pump working theory
(Impeller)
Types of pumps
o Exercises and exercises
o Dismantling and cleaning all parts of the central pump
o Writing names and defining the function of the different components of the central pump
Verbal tests and works Tests and editorial work
Practical performance
Subject references
1. Pump Characteristics and Applications, 3rd Edition 2014, by Michael Volk. Pages 175-265.
18 Components of centrifugal pumps:
Centrifugal pump wet end section; Ingredients its function
Power-end function parts and spare parts from overhung Impeller
o Exercises and exercises
o Record the necessary measurements for all the different components of the central pump o Compare the practical measurements of all parts
of the central pump with the default ones o find the mistakes and resolve it
o Reassembly of central pump components
Verbal tests and works Tests and editorial work
Practical performance
Subject references
1. Pump Characteristics and Applications, 3rd Edition 2014, by Michael Volk. Pages 267-299.
18
Installation, operation and maintenance of pumps:
(Startup)
(Operation)
(Maintenance)
(troubleshooting)
(Repair)
Verbal tests and works Tests and editorial work
Practical performance
Subject references
1. Pump Characteristics and Applications, 3rd Edition 2014, by Michael Volk. Pages 369-405.
References
Pump Characteristics and Applications, 3rd Edition 2014, by Michael Volk.
Pumping Station Design, 3rd Edition, by Garr M. Jones PE DEE (Author), Robert L.
Sanks PhD.
Pump Handbook 4th Edition 2007, by Igor Karassik, Joseph Messina, Paul Cooper.
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Name Rotary machines 2 Course
Code MAIN 262
Prerequisite 141 MAIN 151 MAIN
Training semester 1 2 3 4 5
Credit hours 4
Collaborative training Contact hours
(Hour/ week)
Session 2
Practical 4
Training 0
Course Description
This course provides the trainee with the theoretical and practical bases to get acquainted with all kinds of compressors, fans and turbines, and their maintenance methods.
The general objective of the course:
Giving the trainee the theoretical and practical foundations for the most important types of rotating machines and knowing the safety precautions when dealing with them.
The detailed objectives of the course:
First: cognitive goals:
the trainee should be able to:
1. Evaluate and apply the prescribed safety precautions.
2. Enumerating the types of rotating machines and their methods of operation.
3. Enumerating the types of compressors, their methods of work and their installations.
4. List the types of fans, their methods of work and their installations.
5. Enumerating the types of turbines, their methods of work and their installations.
6. Installation, operation and maintenance of rotating machines.
Second: Procedural goals:
The trainee should be able to:
1. Unpack, install, inspect and maintain compressors.
2. Removal, installation, inspection and maintenance of fans.
3. Inspection and maintenance of turbines.
4. Installation, operation and maintenance of rotating machines.
Units (theoretical and practical) Training hours Theoretical practical
Basic information about reciprocating compressors 4 8
Reciprocating compressor components and their functions 6 12
Maintenance aspects of reciprocating compressors 6 12
Operation process for reciprocating compressors 4 8
Compressor auxiliaries maintenance 6 12
Fans and turbines 6 12
Total 32 64
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The trainee is keen on the safety and security procedures used in the rotary machines lab, so he puts the tools in place and is keen to avoid the sharp edges of the tools and devices, as well as the cleanliness of the place, appropriate lighting for measuring and wearing protective equipment (glasses, hat, masks, masks, etc.). Safety instructions at all times and not to perform any experiment without the supervision of the trainer.
The detailed approach (theoretical and practical)
hours Content Assessment tools
12
Basic information about reciprocating compressors:
Introduction
General aspects
o Exercises and exercises
o Dismantle and clean all parts of reciprocating compressors
Verbal tests and works Tests and editorial work
Practical performance
Subject references
1. Compressors: Selection and Sizing, Royce N. Brown, 2011. Pages 3- 17.
2. Reciprocating Compressors: Operation & Maintenance, Heinz P. Bloch, John J. Hoefner, 1996. Pages 44-100.
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Reciprocating compressor components and their functions:
Foundation
Main crank gear
Cylinders
Pistons
Oil scrapers
Valves
o Exercises and exercises
o Writing names and defining the function of the various components of reciprocating
compressors
o Record the necessary measurements for all the different components of reciprocating
compressors
Verbal tests and works Tests and editorial work
Practical performance
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Subject references
1. Compressors: Selection and Sizing, Royce N. Brown, 2011. Pages 295- 410.
2. Reciprocating Compressors: Operation & Maintenance, Heinz P.
Bloch, John J. Hoefner, 1996. Pages 1-108. 18 Maintenance aspects of reciprocating compressors:
Replacement of wear parts
Tightening prescriptions
Overhaul
Upgrades
o Exercises and exercises
o Compare the practical measurements of all parts of the central pump with the default ones
o find the mistakes and resolve it
o Repackaging components for reciprocating compressors
Verbal tests and works Tests and editorial work
Practical performance
Subject references
1. Reciprocating Compressors: Operation & Maintenance, Heinz P.
Bloch, John J. Hoefner, 1996. Pages 107-300.
2. Compressors: Selection and Sizing, Royce N. Brown, 2011. Pages 52-120.
12 Operation process of reciprocating compressors:
Periodical checks
Alarms and shutdown
Start-up procedures
Trouble shooting
Documentation
o Exercises and exercises
o Determine the principals involved in the operation of reciprocating compressors
Verbal tests and works Tests and editorial work
Practical performance
Subject references
1. Reciprocating Compressors: Operation & Maintenance, Heinz P.
Bloch, John J. Hoefner, 1996. Pages107-220
2. Compressors: Selection and Sizing, Royce N. Brown, 2011. Pages 344-405.