Introduction to condition-based maintenance

Condition-Based Maintenance is a proactive maintenance approach that focuses on monitoring the actual condition of equipment to determine when maintenance is required. This course introduces participants to the principles and practices of condition-based maintenance and explains how it differs from preventive and corrective maintenance. Participants will learn how equipment health can be evaluated using inspection, monitoring, and diagnostic techniques. The course covers important condition indicators such as vibration, temperature, pressure, lubrication, noise, and electrical parameters. It explains how to identify early signs of equipment deterioration and potential failures. Participants will understand the basics of condition monitoring programs and data collection methods. The course also introduces common predictive maintenance technologies and their industrial applications. Emphasis is placed on interpreting monitoring results and making informed maintenance decisions. Participants will learn how CBM can reduce unexpected breakdowns, maintenance costs, and equipment downtime. The course provides a practical foundation for implementing condition-based maintenance in industrial facilities.