As a good Mechanical Technician you must be proficient with following skills.
- Knowledge of Overhauling , Repair and maintenance of Rotary Equipment's e.g. Pumps , Compressors , Turbines etc.
- Knowledge of Repair and Maintenance of Static Equipment's e.g. Filters , Drums , Columns etc.
- Good Experience of using mechanical tools.
- Good Computer skills.
- Good Knowledge of Health , Safety and Environment practices.
The most common types of Valves is as follows :
Ball Valve
Globe Valve
Gate Valve
Butterfly Valve
The Most Common types of Rotary Equipment's include
- Pumps
- Compressor
- Turbines
- Engines
List of Most Common Static Equipment's is as follows :
- Columns
- Vessels
- Drums
- Heat Exchangers
- Filters
Shimming is carried out before equipment installation on its foundation , Shimming ensures that the equipment is properly leveled on its foundation. It is very important to check equipment elevation before placing it on its foundation , Equipment elevation is mentioned on the equipment drawings.
A Surveyor using a Theodolite checks to elevation and prepares a survey report.
The Most common types of Gears is as follows
- Helical Gears
- Spur Gears
- Bevel Gears
- Hypoid Gears
- Worm Gears
- Herringbone Gears
Shaft Alignment can be performed by following methods.
- Rim and Face Method
- Reverse Dial Indicator Method
- Laser Alignment Method
