This course provides a cross-disciplinary foundation for professionals working in technical environments. It bridges the gap between mechanical systems and electrical controls, ensuring that participants understand how these systems interact within an industrial or commercial facility. It is ideal for those needing to broaden their technical expertise beyond a single specialty.

Course Objectives:

• Understand the basic principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.
• Master the fundamentals of electrical circuits, power distribution, and grounding.
• Identify and troubleshoot common failures in mechanical and electrical components.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics.
• Apply safety standards (such as LOTO) when working with integrated systems.

Target Audience:

• Maintenance Technicians and Supervisors.
• Non-specialist Engineers.
• Facility Managers and Plant Operations Staff.

Course Outline:

Day 1: Mechanical Systems and Components

• Principles of Machines: Gears, Belts, and Linkages.
• Bearings and Lubrication: Types, application, and failure analysis.
• Pumps, Valves, and Piping: Fluid handling fundamentals.
• Basics of Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer.

Day 2: Electrical Engineering Basics

• DC and AC Circuit Fundamentals: Voltage, Current, and Resistance.
• Electrical Measuring Instruments: Multimeters and Oscilloscopes.
• Transformers and Power Distribution Systems.
• Grounding and Earthing for Equipment Protection.

Day 3: Motors and Control Systems

• Types of Electric Motors: Induction, Synchronous, and DC motors.
• Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) and Inverters.
• Motor Control Centers (MCC) and Starter Circuits.
• Troubleshooting Motor Failures.

Day 4: Instrumentation and Automation

• Sensors and Actuators: Pressure, Temperature, and Flow.
• Introduction to PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers).
• Control Loops and PID Controllers.
• Reading Electrical and Mechanical Schematics.

Day 5: Safety and Integrated Maintenance

• Electrical Safety Standards and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) Procedures.
• Preventive Maintenance for Electro-Mechanical Systems.
• Final Practical Workshop: System Fault Diagnosis.