27 March - 27 March, 2026
March 27 at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM CAT
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Engineering Tech Talk Series
Engineering Tech Talk is an industry-led seminar series delivered by local engineering professionals, sharing real-world knowledge and practical experience. The series supports local engineering communities by fostering knowledge exchange and connections between professionals, students, and industry stakeholders.
This session focuses on the role of vibration analysis in power plant reliability, exploring how monitoring can detect early faults in turbines, pumps, and motors, avoid failures, and generate cost savings. Attendees will gain insights from case studies and learn how to integrate vibration analysis with other CBM techniques for operational and economic advantage.
Event Details:
- Date: Friday, 27 March 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Location: Botswana Digital & Innovation Hub, Science and Technology Park, Botswana, Gaborone
- Cost: Free
Seminar Details
Vibration Analysis is a critical tool for improving reliability and performance in power plants and industrial operations. This seminar explores how organizations can detect early equipment faults, reduce unplanned downtime, and implement predictive maintenance strategies.
Topics include:
- Introduction to Condition Monitoring
- Principles of Vibration Analysis
- Application in Power Plant equipment
- Case Studies of Avoided Failures
- Integration of Vibration Analysis with other CBM techniques
- Economic and operational advantages of CBM
- Role of AI and remote monitoring in Vibration Analysis
This seminar is ideal for professionals seeking practical, proven methods to improve asset reliability and maintenance decision-making.
About the Presenter:
Ketlantshang Bokamoso Rachabatsotlhe, Condition Monitoring Technician, Morupule A Power Station
Bokamoso Rachabatsotlhe is a Condition Monitoring Specialist with extensive engineering experience in power plant, quarry, and mining plant maintenance. Certified under Botswana Power Corporation, he is authorized to issue and cancel permits and perform work up to 400V.
Bokamoso specializes in mechanical maintenance, hydraulics, vibration analysis, infrared thermography, ultrasonic thickness testing, and dynamic balancing. He has also successfully completed EIT’s Professional Certificate of Competency in Vibration Analysis, Balancing, Alignment, Predictive and Precision Maintenance of Machinery. With strong management and technical expertise, he brings real-world insights into improving reliability, reducing downtime, and optimizing maintenance strategies.
Who is EIT?
The Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) provides practical education and training in engineering and technology, with most graduates in fulfilling and well-paid engineering jobs. EIT offers excellence across its professional development courses, and in its Australian internationally accredited diplomas and advanced diplomas, bachelor and master degrees, and a Doctor of Engineering. The engineering lecturers and instructors, most with considerable industry experience and a passion for teaching, are drawn from around the world.
The live and interactive online platform of learning (with access to remote and virtual labs) reaches students in over 160 countries. The degrees are also available on campus in Australia, using a blended approach to learning.
If you have any questions, please contact Precious at precious.maoko@eit.edu.au.
We look forward to seeing you there.