Introduction to hydrogen compression

INTCOHY-EN-P

Who should attend?

  • This course gives the key points of hydrogen compression and compressors operation, no matter the use (hydrogen production, transportation, storage, end use).
Public :
  • Engineering staff involved in hydrogen compression.

Level :Awareness

Prerequisite :
  • Minimum 1 month of experience in the relevant domain.

Course Content

  • COMPRESSORS TECHNOLOGY - Duration : 1 Day

      • Hydrogen compression: compressors types. Practical implementation through a given process.
      • Technology: Casing, stationary and rotating parts, according to the machine type.
      • Auxiliaries: lube oil, sealing,… according to the machine type.
      • Safety devices: vibrations, bearings/thrust bearing temperatures, oil pressure… according to the machine type.
      • Natural gas compressor technology vs hydrogen one.
      • Demonstrations: study of actual parts and open machines.
  • COMPRESSORS PERFORMANCES - Duration : 1 Day

      • Gas Compression: key points. Natural gas compression vs hydrogen compression.
      • Compression mechanism through a compression stage, according to the machine type.
      • Operating limits, according to the machine type: discharge temperature, surge, maximum pressure…
      • Performance vs operating conditions: pressure ratio, suction conditions, rotation speed…
      • Vibrations, critical speeds.
  • COMPRESSORS OPERATION AND SURVEY - Duration : 0.5 Day

      • Flow control.
      • Case study: flow control vs various operating conditions.
      • Start-up and shutdown. Associated risks.
      • Compressor survey key points.

Learning Objectives

  • Attendees will be able to implement the following skills:
  • Explain the influence of operating parameters on compressor performance taking into account the physical phenomena related to compression and a change in gas nature,
  • List the components of each compressor type and their importance to machine selection and sizing.

Ways & Means

  • Interactive lecture.
  • Use of actual machine parts and open machines.
  • Study of actual drawings, cutaways, PIDs…

Learning assessment

  • Quiz (Initial/Final).

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