About Our Condition-Based Monitoring & Maintenance Course

Time Training Center’s 5-day, 30-hour Condition-Based Monitoring & Maintenance Course equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to detect, prevent, and manage equipment failures effectively.

This course offers a comprehensive and structured exploration of Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM) and Maintenance principles, procedures, and enabling technologies. It is specifically designed to equip participants with the knowledge required to detect and prevent equipment failures in industrial environments by monitoring the actual condition of machines. The course emphasizes the practical application of condition-based strategies through proven diagnostic methods and real-world case studies.

Through a dynamic mix of technical lectures, interactive discussions, and small group exercises, participants will gain a hands-on understanding of fault detection techniques applied to rotating and reciprocating machinery. The course also highlights systematic CBM program implementation, data interpretation, and condition monitoring techniques using vibration, thermal, and lubricant analysis, supported by standards and advanced monitoring tools. This training ensures that professionals can effectively enhance equipment reliability and optimize maintenance strategies using data-driven insights.

Condition-Based Monitoring & Maintenance Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this Condition-Based Monitoring & Maintenance course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and benefits of condition-based maintenance (CBM) in industrial environments.
• Apply effective condition monitoring methods to detect faults in rotating and reciprocating machinery.
• Differentiate between various maintenance strategies, including breakdown, preventive, and CBM approaches.
• Recognize and utilize monitoring technologies such as vibration analysis, thermal imaging, and lubricant testing.
• Implement a structured CBM program considering warning levels, monitoring frequency, and parameter selection.
• Interpret monitoring data using condition indicators, symptom limits, and statistical control techniques.
• Use industry standards and tools (e.g., FFT analyzers, ISO vibration levels) for fault diagnosis and classification.
• Identify and analyze common mechanical faults, including imbalance, misalignment, and bearing wear.
• Enhance maintenance decision-making through accurate data analysis and system integration.

Who Should Attend Our Condition-Based Monitoring & Maintenance Course?

This course is highly beneficial for professionals involved in equipment reliability, maintenance, and diagnostics across all industrial sectors, including:

• Maintenance Engineers
• Reliability Engineers
• Plant Engineers
• Condition Monitoring Specialists
• Mechanical Technicians
• Asset Integrity Professionals
• Technical Supervisors and Managers
• Individuals transitioning into CBM roles or seeking to strengthen diagnostic capabilities

Condition-Based Monitoring & Maintenance Course Training Methodology

We employ a comprehensive and applied learning strategy, integrating theory with real-world implementation:

• 30% Conceptual Learning: Expert-led sessions on catalytic theory and engineering principles
• 20% Interactive Workshops: Group exercises, presentations, and technical discussion forums
• 30% Case-Based Learning: Industry-specific examples and troubleshooting scenarios
• 20% Technology Integration: Digital tools, simulations, and catalyst modeling applications

Note: Instructors may adjust the training approach to fit technical requirements or participant engagement levels.

Condition-Based Monitoring & Maintenance Course Instructor

Our courses are delivered by highly qualified instructors with extensive experience in both industry and academia. With decades of hands-on expertise across a wide range of technical disciplines, our instructors are dedicated to providing high-quality, impactful training that equips participants with practical knowledge and skills they can immediately apply. Full instructor profiles are available upon request.

Condition-Based Monitoring & Maintenance Course Fees

The course fee includes the following:

• Course Materials: Comprehensive participant materials, including lecture notes, slides, and case study documents. (Tablet or IPAD)
• Coffee/Tea: Provided on arrival and during morning and afternoon breaks to keep participants refreshed.
• Buffet Lunch: Served daily to ensure participants have an opportunity to network and recharge during lunch breaks.

Condition-Based Monitoring & Maintenance Course Outline

Module 1: Fundamentals of Condition-Based Maintenance

• Pre-test assessment of existing knowledge
• Purpose and evolution of maintenance
• Breakdown, preventive, and design-out maintenance
• Transition to condition-based maintenance (CBM)
• Role and value of CBM in modern maintenance strategies

Module 2: Condition Monitoring Systems and Tools

• Introduction to monitoring methods: paper-based, sensor-integrated, portable data collectors
• Overview of integrated CBM systems
• Systematic approaches to condition monitoring

Module 3: Planning and Implementing a CBM Program

• Machine lifecycle and warning/alarm thresholds
• Monitoring frequency and measurement point selection
• Structuring a successful CBM program
• Key considerations in system setup and parameter definition

Module 4: Monitoring Techniques and Parameters

• Tactile, visual, and auditory inspections
• Thermal monitoring techniques and symptom detection
• Lubricant analysis and wear particle detection
• Leak, corrosion, and performance monitoring
• Vibration monitoring principles and data types

Module 5: Setting and Interpreting Symptom Limits

• Concept and purpose of symptom limits
• Bases for setting accurate thresholds
• Applying statistical process control to condition data
• Adaptive and advanced limit-setting techniques

Module 6: Thermal Monitoring and Fault Detection

• Temperature monitoring technologies
• Fault sensitivity and symptom masking
• Use of thermal imaging in diagnostics

Module 7: Lubricant Monitoring and Analysis

• Sources and types of wear debris
• Oil condition monitoring techniques
• Spectrometric and ferrographic analysis methods

Module 8: Vibration Monitoring Fundamentals

• Signal components and transducers
• Vibration spectra and overall analysis
• Sensor placement and mounting techniques
• Recognizing vibration fault signatures

Module 9: Advanced Vibration Fault Diagnosis

• Symptom frequency ranges for machine faults
• Diagnosing shaft-related issues: imbalance, misalignment, looseness
• Gearbox and rolling element bearing fault patterns
• Resonance and fault excitation mechanisms

Module 10: Standards, Tools, and Final Diagnostics

• Vibration classification and ISO standards
• Interpreting Peak vs RMS levels
• FFT analyzers and constant bandwidth spectra
• Final diagnosis techniques

Module 11: Capstone and Assessment

• Review of Core Topics and Key Learnings
• Final Group Discussion and Q&A
• Post-Test Evaluation
• Certificate Presentation

Course Completion Certificate

Upon successfully completing the Condition-Based Monitoring & Maintenance Course at Time Training Center, participants will receive an official Course Completion Certificate. This certificate recognizes their expertise in implementing condition-based monitoring techniques, improving equipment reliability, and optimizing maintenance strategies to enhance operational efficiency.