Pump and Compressor Systems: Design, Operation and Maintenance
Workshop Overview
This intense, comprehensive and practical training solution thoroughly studies all aspects of pump and compressor systems with particular emphasis on the practical aspects of designing, selecting, specifying, installing, operating and troubleshooting. A proper understanding and execution of each of the above is essential in assuring the pump/compressor and driver operates at maximum efficiency and experiences minimal downtime.
This workshop begins by providing a comprehensive review of pumps and compressors used in the upstream and midstream sectors of the oil and gas industry. The workshop then provides in-depth knowledge of centrifugal, reciprocating and rotary pumps and compressors. The workshop includes a discussion of fluid statics, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, accessory systems, pump and compressor selection process, mechanical design of equipment, operating and performance characteristics, control and monitoring systems, maintenance practices, codes and standards.
Potential operating problems with practical solutions are covered. The training focuses on the practical day-to-day problems managing, evaluating, selecting, specifying, installing, operating, maintaining, testing and troubleshooting pump and compressor systems.
Workshop Outline
Benefit of Attending this Workshop
- APPLY fluid hydraulics to pump performance and operating characteristics
- APPLY thermodynamics to compressor performance and operating characteristics
- DEVELOP a “feel” for the important parameters in designing, selecting, specifying, installing, operating and maintaining pumps and compressor systems
- UNDERSTAND the difference between suction head, suction lift and total dynamic head as well as suction and discharge velocity requirements
- DEVELOP system head vs. capacity curves, pump and compressor performance curves for series and parallel operation
- SIZE, SPECIFY and SELECT pumps, compressors and auxiliary systems
- SPECIFY the materials and details of construction for bearings, seals, lubrication system, wear rings, couplings and valves
- DETERMINE NPSHA and margin
- INTEGRATE pump and compressor systems into process facilities used in the oil and gas industry.
- CONTROL pumps and compressors under changing operating conditions and fluid properties.
- USE state-of-the-art monitor and control devices in the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of pump and compressor systems
- APPLY maintenance practices to improved pump and compressor reliability
- PREDICT potential operating problems and the effects of the process on the application.
- SELECT the appropriate driver, such as, internal combustion engine (2-cycle/4-cycle; spark ignition vs. compression ignition), turbine or electrical motor
- APPLY industry pump standards (API 610, API 674 and ANSI B78.1) and compressor standards (API 617, API 11P)
- SPECIFY the materials and details of construction for bearings, seals, lubrication system, couplings and valves (if appropriate)
- Determine the number of stages, compressor type, break horsepower, isentropic head, interstage pressure loss, discharge temperature, vibration and pulsation suppression, piping requirements and foundation requirements
- DEVELOP compressor system performance curves and determine safety settings such as: suction PSH and PSL, discharge PSH and PSL, Recycle valve and Flare valve settings
- INTERPRET compressor performance curves such as: Head vs. Capacity, Dimensional and Semi-Dimensional
- SELECT and OPERATE gas turbines
- SELECT the appropriate internal combustion engine (2-cycle/4-cycle; spark ignition vs. spontaneous ignition) and electrical motors
Who Should Attend to This Workshop
Facility engineers, maintenance engineers, project engineers, senior operating personnel, field supervisors, managers and other specialists who are involved with or want to know more about the basic theory, details of selection, design and operation of pumps and compressor systems. The course is designed specifically to address the day-to-day needs of those involved with selecting, designing, installing, operating, evaluating, testing and troubleshooting pump and compressor systems.
Course Date
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Course Info
- Claimable : HRDCorp Grant Claimable
- Venue : Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Certificate of Attendance will be issued
- Customization: Course Content can be customised for in-house trainings