A complete understanding of construction details and functioning of pumps, compressors and turbines is a prerequisite for successful operation of plant and piping system. This is especially important nowadays when various models of this equipment still create in everyday operation various problems: mechanical, hydraulic, etc.
This training course will feature the importance of proper operation and maintenance of rotating machinery such as pumps, compressors and turbines of various designs and applications.
The online training course will feature:
Principles of selection of right pump, compressor and turbine for the given application
Practical issues related to trouble-free functioning of pumps, compressors and turbines
Explanation of complex flow situations in pumps, compressors and turbines.
Guidelines for installation, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting
Maintenance and repair economic issues: cost and benefit analysis
By the end of this online training course, participants will be able to:
Understand technical features of pumps, compressors and turbines
Select optimal type and size of equipment for a given industrial application
Use methods of estimating the degree of deterioration and inefficiency of equipment
Apply best practices and techniques of pinpointing the root cause of problems
Choose the most efficient remedies and troubleshooting techniques in operation
This Petro Knowledge training course will utilize a variety of proven learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension, retention of the information presented. The training course is conducted online via an Advanced Virtual Learning Platform in the comfort of your choice location.
DAY ONE
CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS
Overview of various types of pumps based on design and application
World standards and codes related to pump design
Main elements of centrifugal pump construction
Design of pump-suction piping
Selection and sizing of centrifugal pump
Solving problems in operation
DAY TWO
POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMPS
Positive displacement pumps: reciprocating and rotary
Pump requirements for chemical, process and oil industry, power generation
Pumps for special applications
Guidelines for pump installation and operation
Pump inspection, control and performance testing
Maintenance and troubleshooting of pumps
DAY THREE
CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSORS
Overview of the main features of various types of compressors
Classification of compressors based on design and application
World standards and codes related to compressor design
Main elements of centrifugal compressor construction
Analysis of centrifugal compressor efficiency
Guidelines for trouble-free centrifugal compressor operation
DAY FOUR
POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT COMPRESSORS
Positive displacement compressors: Reciprocating and Rotary
Basic criteria for selecting the optimum cost-effective compressor
Compressor loadings and speeds; noise control and protection
Compressors for special applications
Guidelines for compressor installation and operation
Compressor inspection, maintenance, control, performance testing and troubleshooting
DAY FIVE
INDUSTRIAL GAS TURBINES
Main elements and technical characteristics of gas turbine design
Radial and Axial-flow gas turbines
Combustor performance - types of fuels, combustion and pollution control
Gas turbine deterioration - corrosion and erosion prevention
Mechanical vibrations - monitoring, measurements, diagnostics and analysis
Installation, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of gas turbines