Synopsis

This half-day course aims to impart upon the participants about the importance of proper selection and specification of the chain for reliable operation in the factory and its equipment. The selection of chain material and treatment processes and alternatives should be aimed at optimizing chain specifications for the differing operating conditions in a factory. The correct alignment and installation of chains and sprockets is a very important process to make chain run more efficiently. The most important aspect of utilizing chain is its maintenance. Chain maintenance is carried out to ensure maximum durability and longer operating life cycle; and thereby reap the benefits of reduced repair and maintenance costs as well as to prevent costly breakdowns in the factory. Chain maintenance involves regular cleaning and checks on chain as well as preventive maintenance for the various operating conditions.  

Chains have played a big role in the palm oil industry for many years but many are still not familiar with the importance of proper chain management and maintenance. Proper chain material selection, chain alignment techniques, chain installation process, commissioning of a new chain including the right maintenance and lubrication process can minimise chain wear and chain elongation and effectively maximise chain life. This course includes a technical discussion session, during which the participants can find out more on why their chain might fail prematurely and how to identify and eliminate causes of chain failure.


Biodata of Speaker

IR. OOI HO SENG - BE (Mech), M.Eng Sc, MIEM, P.Eng  

Ir.  Ooi Ho Seng graduated from the University of Malaya with a Bachelor of Engineering degree (Mechanical) in 1972 and a Master in Engineering Science degree in 1975.  He worked as Research Officer in MARDI (Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute) from 1974 to 2005 and during the period Ir Ooi designed and developed various machinery for agricultural mechanization and crop processing He was a part time lecturer at UPM in 2003 and at Monash Sunway University in 2006-2007, and the topics he taught are related to Machine Design and Engineering Management. Ir Ooi serves the Agricultural & Food Engineering Technical Division (AFETD) in various capacities from 2000 to present and IEM Membership Drive and Promotion Sub-Committee from 2011 to present.  From 2007to present, he is a Director of SGT Konsult Sdn Bhd and of O3 Solutions Sdn Bhd and is involved in palm oil mill design, construction, and operation, including the sustainable management of the palm oil mill wastes.


Tentative Programme

0830-0900   Registration
0900-0930   Basic Information on the Chain
0930-1000   Selection of Chain
1000-1030   Chain Alignment and Chain Installation,
1030-1045   Tea break
1045-1115   Chain Adjustment and Chain Commissioning
1115-1145   Maintenance & Lubrication
1145-1215   Chain wear and Chain Failure
1215-1300   Questions  and Technical Discussion
1300            End of Course