Name: Pumps, Compressors & Turbines Training Course
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Course Introduction

The course will feature the importance of fluid movers such as pumps, compressors of various designs and applications, which are encountered throughout chemical and process industries, including oil refineries, gas production facilities, power generation and other fields of engineering. The course is intended to familiarize engineers, technicians and operators with the guidelines and best practices employed in utilizing this equipment, including installation, operation, maintenance and repair.

A thorough understanding of fluid flow in pumps, compressors and turbines is a prerequisite for successful operation of entire system as advances in construction and application of this equipment have presented numerous problems in everyday operation: mechanical, hydraulic, chemical, etc.

The 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 basic principles of fluid flow and valuable industrial experience
Guidelines for installation, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting
Economic issues: cost and benefit analysis

Objectives

By the end of this 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

Training Methodology

This course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes lectures with active delegate participation including discussions and workshops. Several numerical examples and calculations will be included, and the focus will be on physical principles and clear technical reasoning.

Workshops will include case studies related to pumps, compressors and turbines will be presented with explanation on operation and maintenance problem solving methodology. Various numerical examples from real-life technical practice will be included in several workshops and will help to gain confidence in making right decision regarding efficient functioning and long operational life.

Who Should Attend?

This training course is designed to benefit all levels of Technical Personnel in the oil and gas industry as well as in chemical and process industries but will greatly benefit:

Chemical, Process and Mechanical Engineers
Product Engineers and Technologists
Operation, technical service and maintenance professionals
Engineers, Consultants and Sales professionals
Technical professionals responsible for interdisciplinary energy projects

Course Outline

Day 1: 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 2: 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 3: 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 4: 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 5: 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

Certificate

Copex Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course.

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