- Practical introduction to the fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering, Equipment and Materials
- Key areas applicable to major process industries especially oil, gas & petrochemical
- Mechanical Engineering influence on Safety and Risk, Failure Modes and Maintenance
- The links between the two engineering disciplines
Course Contents
Module 1 : Introduction & Fundamentals of Materials Selection, Types & Failures
Key Topics
- Engineering Material Properties and Selection
- Materials Testing
- Types of Metals
- Static Strength and Fitness For Service
- Materials Failure Mechanisms
- Mechanical Design, Standards and Codes
Module 2 : Static Equipment, Valves, Piping & Fitness for Service
Key Topics
- Valves Types and Characteristics
- Valve Selection
- Valve Actuators
- Piping Systems and Pipe Supports
- Overview of API 570 – Inspection & repair of Pipelines & Piping
- Fitness for Service, API 579 overview
Module 3 : Rotating Equipment, Pumps & Compressors
Key Topics
- Pump Types, Positive Displacement and Dynamic
- Pump curves
- Pump Selection
- Types of Compressors
- Compressor Performance Curves
Module 4 : Corrosion & Corrosion Protection
Key Topics
- Corrosion Fundamentals
- Types of Corrosion
- Corrosion Inspection and Monitoring
- Corrosion Minimization
- Corrosion Protection
Module 5 : Mechanical Maintenance
Key Topics
- Strategies & Philosophies
- Code and Standards
- Condition Monitoring
- Non Destructive Inspection techniques

