Course for professionals from different areas who wish to develop or improve knowledge about fundamentals, tools, safety, management and innovation in the maintenance of equipment and facilities.
Have a broad and practical vision of materials of interest to engineering, manufacturing processes, measurement and data processing techniques, equipment and industrial systems;
Know processes and maintenance in Industry 4.0 and concepts such as Machine Learning applied to predictive analysis and preventive measures;
Develop solutions for maintenance focused on reliability and mechanical integrity of equipment and facilities;
Learn about the fundamentals of industrial process safety;
Understand the basic concepts and correlation of maintenance applied to energy systems, buildings, large installations in natural environments and impacts on the environment;
Carry out economic analysis and management of projects, processes and resources.
The specialization combines classic mechanical technology and maintenance management content in a current approach with innovative and disruptive themes, such as Machine Learning and process safety. The broad scope of action aligns with the needs of local and regional sectors, meeting the demands of society and the market, while opening doors for professionals from different areas.
Graduate professionals: engineers, architects, computer science graduates, administrators, economists, physicists, chemists, and other graduate professionals working in all sectors of the economy, both in the technical and management fields.
Study classic maintenance engineering topics and innovative topics such as artificial intelligence and disruptive topics such as process safety;
Deepen your knowledge focusing on the three main areas of the course: fundamental topics of materials, equipment and maintenance, application of maintenance in different scenarios, including industrial plants, buildings and natural environments, and management techniques, process safety, economics and leadership;
Make technical visits to relevant companies in the industrial sector, participate in workshops with invited professionals, use several specialized laboratories at the Polytechnic School and consolidate the skills developed through practices and experience;
Take classes with professors with recognized and consolidated experience in the national and international scenario, such as project leaders in multinational companies, specialists in process safety, industrial maintenance and reliability, criminal experts, heads of divisions in inspection bodies, etc. Also noteworthy are their performances in ABNT standardization groups, at ISES-Brasil and at the Brazilian Network of Women in Solar Energy.
Held online. Candidates must submit their CV. Places are limited and PUCRS reserves the right to modify and/or extend the application period.
Brazilians:
Graduation Diploma:
Copy of the front and back of the undergraduate degree; (for online courses, the copy must be notarized)
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Front and back of the digital graduation diploma (visual representation of the diploma), with validation link and XML file in accordance with ORDINANCE Nº 554, OF MARCH 11, 2019.
In the absence of a diploma, present an original statement of completion of the undergraduate course with the date of graduation. In this case, the STUDENT will receive a Commitment Term in which he/she is responsible for sending the mandatory documentation within the aforementioned deadlines.
For the purposes of enrollment and preparation of the course completion certificate, the student must present, at the time of enrollment UM of the following documents:
Identification document: Simple copy of one of the identification documents listed below:
Civil ID;
Work Portfolio (must include ID, issuing body/state, parentage and place of birth);
Board Portfolio (the document must include the ID and issuing body/state, parentage and place of birth);
CNH (it will be accepted as an identification document if presented together with a complementary document that informs the place of birth – except for the new model);
Birth certificate (it will be accepted as an identification document if presented together with a complementary document that informs the ID and issuing body/state);
Wedding certificate (if there is a name change not recorded on the ID and together with a complementary document informing the ID and issuing body/state).
The documents required for registration must be scanned in JPG, JPEG or PDF format and presented in perfect condition, in order to allow for assessments and compliance with the necessary requirements.
Foreigners:
For admission of candidates holding a degree issued by higher education institutions abroad, the following procedures are required, respectively, before enrolling, so that the documentation is approved by this educational institution:
Full name:
Date of Birth:
Course:
Date of the conclusion:
The institution must forward this declaration directly to the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul – PUCRS via the following address: educon.matriculasls@pucrs.br;
Copy of one of the following documents:
Academic documentation must be submitted within a maximum period of 90 days and in the official language of Brazil (Portuguese) or English or Spanish (if necessary, arrange for translation by a qualified professional).
We would like to point out that the response time (verification and approval of documentation for effective enrollment) will depend exclusively on the response from the foreign institution confirming the requested information.
We also inform that any cost informed by the foreign institution regarding the issuance of the declaration of authenticity or other established requirements will be the responsibility of the person interested in joining PUCRS.
Presentation and classification of metallic and non-metallic materials of interest in engineering. Introduction to material structures, phase and transformation diagrams, mechanical properties, analysis and characterization techniques. Main manufacturing processes. Introduction to the study of failures and corrosion. Practical laboratory activities.
Presentation of the concepts of mechanical manufacturing processes with emphasis on application for maintenance. Training in the identification and differentiation of the characteristics and potential of each process: casting, plastic forming, machining, sintering, welding, unconventional machining processes and additive manufacturing processes. Practical examples of the application of machining and welding in maintenance.
Organization, analysis and interpretation of data seeking to transform them into information. Basic notions of probability and sampling aiming at applications of statistical inference supporting decision making.
Introduction to measurement techniques and their respective data processing, adjustments, process control, projects and measuring equipment. Presentation of modern measurement techniques in various fields of engineering. Introduction to finite element analysis to increase reliability indices. Practical activities in the laboratory.
Presentation of widely used industrial equipment and systems, fundamental concepts and related maintenance aspects. Understanding and demonstrations of machine components, compressors, hydraulic pumps, fluids, pneumatic and hydraulic actuators, flow machines, heat exchangers, thermal machines and process and infrastructure equipment in general. Introduction to advanced manufacturing for maintenance and virtual and augmented reality. Activities with practical examples in the laboratory.
Presentation of the basic infrastructures for conversion, transmission, distribution and use of energy and general aspects of maintenance and safety in the use of electricity. Introduction to energy management and energy efficiency in the use of natural resources. Presentation of the fundamental concepts and basic components of autonomous and grid-connected photovoltaic systems and important maintenance factors.
Presentation of industrial plant concepts and production process management techniques. Sharing of production practices based on advanced manufacturing and implications of maintenance plans and actions. Dialogue on maintenance policies and tools applied to control and management. Connection between the events of the different industrial revolutions with the state of the art in production and maintenance management in industry.
Study of the various forms of innovation that can be applied in the context of maintenance and approach to artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms. Fundamental concepts of innovation and their application in the maintenance area. Innovative strategies, techniques and tools that contribute to the optimization of inspection, maintenance and asset management processes. Introduction to machine learning. Application of technology to reduce inspection time, increase reliability, record and analyze maintenance history, as well as worker safety.
Definition of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), purpose of its application, benefits obtained and brief history. Understanding the different patterns of failure behavior in physical assets through the failure probability curves in relation to the operating time. Basic questions and parts of an RCM analysis and its structuring. Definition of actions: proactive tasks and standardized tasks. Application of the decision diagram. Formation of a team for an efficient analysis.
Presentation of methodologies for finding effective solutions to problems through systemic failure analysis. Intuitive and deductive analytical approach. How to perform a good failure analysis. The role of the facilitator. Application of analysis tools: brainstorming, Pareto, 05 whys, FMEA/FMECA, Ishikawa Diagram, RCA (root cause analysis) and FTA (fault tree analysis).
Study on the integrity and impacts of the loss of integrity of physical assets. Failures and damage mechanisms and design failures due to failures due to misuse. Common damage mechanisms: corrosion, oxidation, wear (tribology), ductile fracture/brittle fracture, high temperature damage, low temperature damage, mechanical fatigue, thermal fatigue, cavitation damage, damage due to resonance phenomenon. Assessment of suitability for use of an engineering component with existing damage using API 579.
Presentation of the culture and history of process safety. Governance and communication process. Elements of process safety. Process knowledge management. Operational procedures and critical activities. Engineering with a focus on process safety. Hazard identification and risk analysis. Change and contractor management. Accident investigation. Emergency management. Safety indicators and safety and barrier auditing.
Introduction to Building Pathology. Material Degradation. Concepts: Durability, Performance and Useful Life. Presentation of the main pathological manifestations in the areas: structural, sealing, coatings, waterproofing, foundations and building systems – in particular, cold and hot water installations, sewage and rainwater, fire protection installations and gas networks. Presentation and case studies. Preventive and corrective maintenance.
Presentation of the basic concepts of large engineering projects and their impacts on the environment and environmental licensing stages. Discussion of large facilities, such as wind farms, large-scale mining, large dams and other projects that cause severe changes to the environment, and whose impact must be measured and predicted in the licensing processes. Discussion on the type of impact and identification of the prognosis that a given project will cause to the environment and necessary maintenance actions. Examples supported by real cases.
Microeconomic foundations of the Theory of the Firm. Market Structures. Macroeconomic Policies and their effects on business and investments. Economic Externalities. Fundamentals of Business Modeling. Economic analysis of projects considering risk and the participation of third parties.
Analysis of the “keep or invest” paradigm in installed physical assets, aiming at lower costs and losses due to maintenance. Study of the expenses generated by the asset throughout its useful life. Presentation of performance indicators for costs and losses due to maintenance. Application of a method for calculating the life cycle costs of an asset (Life Cycle Cost – LCC). Technical and economic feasibility study. Application of cash flow as a tool to assist in the decision, whether to maintain or invest in assets.
Sharing of reference practices in project and process management, understanding the different contexts of use of sequential, agile and hybrid approaches. Presentation of flowchart techniques for the Service Development Process (PDS). Categorization of maturity levels in projects and performance indicators. Discussion of good practices for leadership in the area and means of intervention, strategic challenges and success factors.
Presentation, understanding and practice of the fundamental principles of leadership and people management. Hard skills e soft skills. People development: individual and team development. Techniques and tools for people management. Conflict management. Purpose and team engagement. Diversity. Leadership and types of leaders. Communication.
Construction of the final course work. Thematic, research, methodological, analysis and discussion guidance of results and conclusions. Preparation of technical-scientific document.
The TCC may be completed within a maximum period of 6 months after completing the courses. The guidance schedules will be defined by each Academic Unit.
Sergio Boscato Garcia
Email: sergio.garcia@pucrs.br
Mechanical Engineer graduated from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul – PUCRS in 2006, with a master's degree (2009) and doctorate (2016) in Materials Engineering and Technology from the Graduate Program in Materials Engineering and Technology – PGETEMA/PUCRS, with an emphasis on the development of equipment, devices and processes for the manufacture of solar cells and photovoltaic modules. He has professional experience in the areas of design, manufacturing and maintenance and in research, especially in the areas of photovoltaic and wind solar energy. He has been a professor at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS) since 2015, teaching undergraduate, specialization and extension courses. Since 2017, he has been the coordinator of the Mechanical Engineering Course at PUCRS and of the Wind Energy Laboratory (LabEólica) of the Polytechnic School of PUCRS. Associate member of ASHRAE – American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers and advisor to ASHRAE Porto Alegre Student Branch since 2018.
Eleani Maria da Costa
Email: eleani@pucrs.br
He holds a degree in Chemistry (Full Degree) from the Federal University of Santa Maria (1986), a master's degree in Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (1989) and a PhD in Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (1995). He is currently a full professor at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul. He has experience in the area of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, with an emphasis on Properties of Metals and Alloys, working mainly on the following topics: corrosion and degradation of cement by CO2.
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Registration fee of R$ 875,00 + 18 installments of R$ 875,00
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Registration fee of R$ 875,00 + 18 installments of R$ 787,50
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| Students aged 60 and over |
Registration fee of R$ 875,00 + 18 installments of R$ 700,00
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| PUCRS Alumni |
Registration fee of R$ 875,00 + 18 installments of R$ 770,00
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Registration fee of R$ 875,00 + 18 installments of R$ 700,00
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Registration fee of R$ 875,00 + 18 installments of R$ 700,00
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Registration fee of R$ 875,00 + 18 installments of R$ 437,50
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Registration fee of R$ 875,00 + 18 installments of R$ 787,50
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The amounts above refer to course registration, the remaining installments are due from the start of the course.
The registration fee must be paid on the date of registration. The differentiated amount for the other installments is granted starting from the first monthly payment of the course. The monthly payments will begin after the beginning of the course, with due date on the 15th of each month, via bank slip.
In the case of cash payment, the student will be granted a 10% discount on the value of all installments.
Requests for a discount for advance payment of the course must be made via email to financeiro@pucrs.br.
After the request, you will be informed of the amount to be paid, bank details for credit, as well as the deadline for advance payment with the respective discount.
If the course is cancelled, the calculation of refund amounts for overdue installments will disregard the discount granted since the registration was paid.
Educational credit allows financing of 50% of the course installments, with a repayment period equivalent to the number of installments used.
For more information or questions, please contact the financial department: creditos@pucrs.br.
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