GEG6054

Machine condition monitoring

(ENG)

R Beebe

6 points + 78 hours + Second semester + Gippsland/OCDL

Synopsis: Maintenance strategies. Non-destructive testing. Analysis techniques for wear debris/contaminants in lubricants. Fault diagnosis from gaseous products in insulating oils. CM of electrical machines. Measurement of pressure, temperature, flow and other variables. Performance analysis applied to common machine types. Overall vibration level and severity. Monitoring rolling element bearings. Balancing methods. How to justify investment in condition monitoring.

Assessment: Examination: 40% + Assignments: 60%