Hydraulics IV, Troubleshooting, Operation, and Maintenance
Completion of this course shall enhance the participants' ability to perform logical troubleshooting through theoretical knowledge and practical exercises on hydraulic equipment. The course will also provide participants with an introduction to preventive measures aimed at reducing maintenance costs and unintended downtime. The course places extra emphasis on practical exercises and group work.
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Technical Information
A course compendium and exercise booklet will be distributed during the course. Necessary protective equipment and workwear are available.
The goal
Upon completion of the course, the participant will have gained knowledge regarding the construction and function of hydraulic components and systems, as well as methods for systematic troubleshooting and maintenance. The participant will be able to use relevant measuring instruments to monitor flow rate, pressure, and temperature, and perform basic condition monitoring of hydraulic oil with respect to cleanliness and water content. The course also provides practical experience with troubleshooting and system understanding of hydraulic installations, as well as measures to improve system reliability and reduce maintenance costs.
The target group
Operations and maintenance personnel, mechanics, automation technicians, electricians, etc., with experience in hydraulics.
The topics covered
The course consists of theory and practical exercises in the hydraulics lab covering the following topics:
Components and Systems:
- Schematic reading of complex systems
- Measures to improve reliability
- Structural weaknesses
- Failure mechanisms
- Damage and causes of damage
- The hydraulic medium
Maintenance:
- Maintenance conditions and considerations
- Corrective maintenance, troubleshooting methodology
- Preventive maintenance and condition monitoring
- Safety
- Factors affecting availability
Cleanliness Control:
- Requirements for cleanliness and monitoring cleanliness levels
- Cleaning and flushing of piping systems
Leakage control
Measuring instruments for troubleshooting and condition monitoring
Practical Exercises:
- Exercises in system understanding and troubleshooting on various hydraulic systems
- Exercises in the use of measuring instruments for flow rate, pressure, and temperature
The course concludes with a written exam to document achieved competence.
References
The training is adapted to the equipment used and complies with the requirements of the Norwegian Regulations concerning the Performance of Work, Sections 10-1 and 10-2, including associated guidance notes.
Relevant Standards and Guidelines: NORSOK R-003:2017+AC 2018, R-005:2024, and NS-EN ISO 4413:2010.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
Hydraulics I and II, or equivalent competence, as well as practical experience within hydraulics
Course provider
KRM is the country’s leading course provider in the operation and maintenance of rotating machinery and hydraulic equipment. Most of our course participants are from Norway, but we also deliver a number of courses in English and have, over the years, welcomed participants from China, Singapore, India, Germany, the USA, and the United Kingdom.
Our customers come from both onshore industry and the offshore sector, ranging from large corporations to small businesses within power generation, manufacturing, mining, workshops, forestry, the food industry, aquaculture, shipping and ferry companies. Within the offshore sector, all operator companies and drilling companies are part of our customer base.
Technical information
Course manual
No, a course manual is not included for this course.
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We take pride in delivering up-to-date courses at all times and never shy away from thinking innovatively in all fields. You and your employees will always be met by highly skilled instructors who have field experience and have faced the challenges firsthand. It is a goal that everyone gets the most out of the courses they attend. Therefore, we ensure that our instructors stay professionally updated through studies, training, and close collaboration with authorities and industry organizations.
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