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.
Course formats:
MTI Training Center or On-Site
Additional Course Details
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.
Free Book and Chart
The Concept of Troubleshooting
- What exactly is troubleshooting?
- What falls outside the realm of Troubleshooting?
Classical Steps of Troubleshooting
- Step #1 – Problem Identification
- Step #2 – Establish Theory of Probable Cause
- Step #3 – Establish Plan of Action
- Step #4 – Implement the Plan
- Step #5 – Verify Full Functionality
- Step #6 – Document Findings, Actions, and Outcomes
Class Troubleshooting Scenarios
- The Ceiling Light problem
- The Kitchen Faucet problem
- The Three Switch Attic problem
Formalized Troubleshooting
- Fishbone diagram
- FEMA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
- Flow charting
Plant Equipment Knowledge
- Create a machine critical element card
- Knowing what the equipment does and the components
- Obtaining work books and maintenance manuals
- Cutaway or assembly drawings
- Spare components for swap out
- Factory training
- Make use of manufacturer’s troubleshooting guides
- TEXT or phone assistance including video and pictures
Case History: The Roof Fan Radiator
- The problem
- The costs
- Beginning the investigation
- Obtaining the manuals
- Checking past history
- Physical inspection
- Mislead by misunderstanding
- Corrective action
- Building an informational base
- Testing
Case History— The Cooling Tower
- Catastrophic blade failure
- Vendor report
- Failure analysis
- Repair decisions
- Shaft alignment
- Blade pitch and tracking
- Testing
- Rework other towers
Case History: The Clean Room Exhaust Fan
- Rebuild by the numbers
- Unsuccessful rebuilds
- Manufacturer’s reissue
- Bearing mistakes
- Successful rebuilding
Case History: Oil Lubrication Failure
- Repeated bearing failure on agitator gear boxes
- Contaminated oil measurement
- Water in oil
Case History: Early Bearing Failures
- Across the plant
- The local theory
- The cause and solution
Thinking Outside the Box
- Eliminating everything else
- Divide and conquer
- Shot in the dark
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Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration - 2 days (8 hr/day)
- Skill level - All
- Language English
- Students 12
- Assessments Yes
