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Hydraulic Systems Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Failure Analysis

This is the second module of two-part 40-hour seminar series for maximizing hydraulic system reliability. This second 16-hour module examines system maintenance, troubleshooting and failure analysis. This two-day session begins by looking at critical system-wide factors that impact reliability such as heat generation and vibration. Best practices for leak prevention and maintenance of seals, conductors and fittings are reviewed in a methodical manner. Informative case studies are presented in addition to systematic methods for troubleshooting and failure analysis. Troubleshooting and failure analysis are critical skills for escaping the cycle of breakdown and repair while contamination is the number one threat to hydraulic system reliability. This seminar will enhance your company's profit, quality and productivity by reducing hydraulic system down-time and repair costs.

Prerequisites

A fundamental understanding of hydraulics systems and components is necessary.

Who Should Attend?

  • Filtration, Maintenance and Design Engineers
  • Fluid Power Sales Professionals
  • Multi-Craft Maintenance Personnel
  • Millwrights, pipe fitters, plumbers, mechanics, machinery maintenance mechanics, and electromechanical repair technicians.
  • If you're responsible for the ongoing operation of a fluid-power system, or if you manage or train workers who are, this seminar can show you what you need to know to keep the systems up and running.
Seminar Objectives Topical Outline
Upon completion, participants should be able to do the following:
  • Planning and scheduling for hydraulic system maintenance
  • Reduce significantly the system leakage through a better handling and understanding of hydraulic systems seals and conductors
  • Logic approach for hydraulic systems troubleshooting
  • Identify hydraulic system failure and the approach to solve it
  • Hydraulic System Maintenance
    • Maintenance Safety Checklist
    • Maintenance Common Mistakes
    • Scheduled Periodic Maintenance
    • Inspection, Maintenance and Adjustment Instructions
  • Hydraulic System Troubleshooting
    • Features of Hydraulic Systems Failures
    • Troubleshooting Planning
    • Fault Detection Methodology
    • Tabulated "Symptoms-Fault-Remedies"
  • Hydraulic System Accessories
    • Reservoirs - Accumulator - instruments - Heaters & Coolers
  • Hydraulic System Safety
  • Component Failure analysis
Instructors: Thomas Wanke, CFPE
Director, Fluid Power Institute

Paul Michael, CLS
Director, Reliability and Contamination Control Programs, Fluid Power Institute

Dr. Medhat Khalil (Biography)
Director of Professional Education, Applied Technology Center
Dates: April 23-24, 2009 (early registration cut-off: March 23, 2009)
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $1130
Early Registration: $1070
Multiple Registrations: $970/ea
Includes all handout materials, graduation luncheon and break refreshments
CEUs: 1.6
 

Schedule

Day 1 - 2:
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Seminar
includes continental breakfast

Registration

To receive a seminar brochure with registration materials, simply fill out and submit this online seminar information request form. The materials will be mailed to you.

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Medhat Khalil
 Phone: (414) 277-7269
Fax: (414) 277-7470
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Lodging

There are a number of fine hotels in the downtown Milwaukee area, some within a few blocks of campus. Please check our Places to Stay Web page for a list of downtown and suburban hotels.