Different types of positive displacement compressors.
Reciprocating compressor architecture: number of stages, cylinders, overall layout, standard applications.
Technology of main components and auxiliaries.
Influence of process conditions on compressor performance: suction or discharge pressure, suction temperature, gas composition.
Flow control, specific safety devices. Start-up procedures. Troubleshooting.
CENTRIFUGAL & AXIAL COMPRESSORS
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Duration : 1 Day
Description of different types of centrifugal and axial compressors: horizontal/radial split casing centrifugal compressors, axial compressors, integrally geared compressors.
Technology of main components and auxiliaries.
Compression mechanism through a compressor stage. Performance curves vs operating conditions.
Operation limits: low and high speed limits, stonewall, surge, typical anti surge protection systems.
Flow control: throttling valve, rotation speed control, inlet guide vanes. Specific precautions for start-up. Troubleshooting. Safety.
TURBINES
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Duration : 1 Day
Description of different types of turbines, typical applications.
Steam turbines, gas turbines, turbo-expanders.
Operating principle, classification and technology: exhaust conditions, expansion mechanism through a turbine stage.
Operation: start-up and performance monitoring. Flow control, safety devices.
Learning Objectives
Attendees will be able to implement the following skills:
recognize the technology of major rotating machines,
specify how they operate,
list the selection criteria of the equipment in relation to its operation and maintenance taking into account costs and security aspects.
Ways & Means
Study of actual equipment and mechanical parts in the workshop.
Use of drawings, datasheets, pictures and videos of actual equipment.
Pumping test bench practical works.
Incidents analysis and improvement proposals.
Learning assessment
Quiz.
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