Mechanical Power Transmission Systems

Catalog description

Two lecture. Three lab. Introductory course in how to transmit, measure, calculate, and work safely with rotational mechanical equipment. Hands-on assembly, alignment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical power transmission systems and components e.g., belts, bearings, chains, dynamometers, gears, pulleys, couplings, bushings, and sprockets. Introduction to lubricant and grease types, their standards, safety, and application. Students will be able to: 1. perform installation, alignment, tension check, and adjustment on mechanical transmission components; 2. apply troubleshooting techniques to mechanical power transmission system, including shaft couplings, chain drives, and belt drives; 3. perform performance measurements and calculations for horsepower, torque and power; 4. apply the correct lubricant to identified lubrication points on a machine according to its maintenance schedule.