Course Description

This intensive 5-day training program is designed to develop specialized knowledge in identifying, analyzing, and preventing bearing failures in rotating machinery. Bearings are critical components, and their failure often leads to costly downtime and equipment damage. This course equip participants with the tools and techniques necessary to conduct thorough root cause failure analysis (RCFA), interpret failure modes, and implement corrective actions that extend bearing life and improve equipment reliability.

Course Objectives

Upon the successful completion of this course, each participant will be able to:

  • Understand bearing types, designs, materials, and applications
  • Identify common failure modes (e.g., fatigue, wear, corrosion, contamination, lubrication failure)
  • Apply root cause failure analysis (RCFA) methodologies to bearing issues
  • Use visual inspection, dimensional analysis, and condition monitoring tools to diagnose problems
  • Recommend corrective and preventive actions based on data-driven findings
  • Understand the role of proper installation, lubrication, alignment, and maintenance in avoiding failure

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for maintenance, reliability, and engineering personnel responsible for the performance of rotating equipment.

Course Agenda

Day 1

Registration, Welcome & Introduction

Pre-Test

Fundamentals of Bearings and Their Applications

  • Types of bearings: ball, roller, plain, thrust, etc.
  • Bearing construction, materials, and design life
  • Application of bearings in different industrial sectors
  • Loads, speed, lubrication, and alignment basics

Day 2

Introduction to Bearing Failure Modes

  • Understanding failure vs. damage
  • Classification of failure modes (fatigue, wear, corrosion, overheating, brinelling)
  • Role of lubrication and contamination
  • Failure pattern recognition and tribological principles

Day 3

Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) Techniques

  • RCFA methodology (5 Whys, Fishbone, Fault Tree Analysis)
  • Gathering evidence: operating conditions, installation history, lubrication records
  • Visual inspection and microscopic analysis
  • Understanding failure timelines and progression
  • Case Study: Root cause diagnosis of a catastrophic bearing failure

Day 4

Diagnostic Tools and Condition Monitoring

  • Use of vibration analysis and spectrum interpretation
  • Ultrasonic testing and thermography for bearing inspection
  • Oil analysis and particle counting
  • Dimensional checks: runout, misalignment, shaft defects

Day 5

Preventive Actions and Reliability Improvement

  • Corrective and preventive measures for common root causes
  • Best practices for installation, lubrication, and handling
  • Bearing life extension strategies and monitoring plans
  • Documentation, reporting, and communication of failure analysis findings

Post-Test

End of the Course

Assessment Methodology

All courses conducted by EdTech will begin with a Pre-evaluation and end with a Post-evaluation. The instructor will evaluate the knowledge and skills of the participants according to the feedback given by participants. This will help to recognize the benefits and the level of knowledge gained by participants through the course.

Training Methodology

Facilitated by a highly qualified specialist, who has extensive knowledge and experience; this program will be conducted using extensively interactive methods, encouraging participants to share their own experiences and apply the program material to real-life work situations in order to stimulate group discussions and improve the efficiency of the subject coverage.

Percentages of the total course hour classification are:

  • ​40% Theoretical lectures, Concepts and approach
  • 20% Motivation to develop individual skill and Techniques
  • 20% Case Studies and Practical Exercises
  • 20% Topic General Discussions and interaction

Course Manual

Participants will be provided with comprehensive presentation material as reference manual. This presentation material is a compilation of core valuable information, references, presentation methods and inspiring reading which will be used as a part of the material guide.

Course Certificate

At the completion of the course, all participants who successfully accomplished the required contact hours will receive an EdTech Training Participation Certificate as a testimony to their commitment to professional development and further education.

Why Edtech ?

  • Industry Experienced; Internationally Qualified Trainers
  • Hands-on Practical Sessions & Assignments
  • Intensive Study materials
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Realistic training methodology
  • High-Quality Training in Affordable Course Fees
  • Achievement Certificate, as approved by the Ministry of Education (Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education Training - ACTVET), HABC, AWS, IAOSHE, SHRM, etc.