PREFACE
Fluid power problems are a major source of poor reliability in industrial facilities. This training provides a structured, hands-on approach to diagnosing and preventing failures in hydraulic and fluid power systems, helping participants improve uptime, safety, and overall asset reliability.
OBJECTIVES
- Learn a logical troubleshooting approach for fluid power systems
- Strengthen ability to interpret fluid set data, schematics, and symbols
- Apply “Improvement-Based” decision making to prevent repeat failures
- Build competence in analyzing failure modes and condition monitoring data
- Gain confidence through instructor-led, hands-on demonstrations
Process Covered
- Principles of operation for fluid power systems
- Common failure modes and their prevention
- Troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques
- Data gathering, inspection, and analysis methods
- Reliability-based improvement strategies
TARGET PARTICIPANTS
This course is designed for mechanical craft professionals, engineers, front-line supervisors, and those with responsibility for equipment reliability, maintenance, and predictive maintenance programs.
PREREQUISITES
A background in mechanical craft, maintenance, or engineering is recommended, but not required.
CONTACTS
DURATION
37.5 hours (3.5 days)
September 22, 2025 – September 26, 2025
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (daily)
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UT Conference Center – Factory Lab, Room B067E
Reliability and Maintainability Center (RMC)
Knoxville, TN 37902
There are several hotels within walking distance of the UT Conference Center:
Hilton Knoxville (501 W Church Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902)
Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown (210 W Church Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902)
Hyatt Place Knoxville/Downtown (530 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902)