Pumps and Compressors

Start Date: 18 Aug 2024
End Date: 22 Aug 2024
Duration: 5
Fees:
Country: Jakarta / Indonesia
Category: Engineering and Technical Programs
Details:

Course Description

Pumps and compressors are widely used nowadays in different oil & petrochemical facilities, fluid distribution systems, thermal power stations and different industrial applications. Proper operation should be based on the performance curves. This course reviews the basics and performance parameters and curves of pumps and compressors. Relevant codes and standards of different types of pumps and compressors will be presented. Needed tests for proper operation and maintenance , and troubleshooting of pumps and compressors will be covered.

Course Objectives

·         Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the relevant codes and standards related to operation and testing and maintenance of pumps and compressors

·         Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the performance parameters and curves of pumps and compressors

·         Select and perform most adequate tests needed for performance monitoring, predictive and preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of pumps and compressors

Who Should Attend?

·         Engineering personnel responsible for the selection, installation 

·         Operation or maintenance of pump and compressor systems

·         Operators and managers

·         Anyone who need to enhance their knowledge in the field of pump and compressor technology

Program Schedule

DAY 1

·         Introduction – course objectives 

·         Classification and types of pumps & compressors

·         Definitions

·         Performance parameters

·         Codes and standards

DAY 2

·         Positive displacement pumps and compressors

·         Mechanical construction

·         Performance and control of displacement pumps and compressors

·         Maintenance of displacement compressors

·         Fault diagnosis and troubleshooting

DAY 3

·         Turbo-pumps; axial, mixed & centrifugal flow pumps

·         Theoretical and real performance of turbo-pumps

·         Cavitation and NPSH

·         Mechanical construction of turbo-pumps

·         Maintenance of turbo-pumps

·         Fault diagnosis and troubleshooting

DAY 4

·         Turbo-compressors; axial and centrifugal types

·         Turbo-compressors construction, performance and limitations

·         Maintenance of turbo-compressors

·         Fault diagnosis and troubleshooting

DAY 5

·         Definitions and description of terms

·         Guiding principles

·         Instruments and methods of measurements

·         Computation of results

·         Report of tests

·         Material inspection requirements

·         Shop tests

·         Performance test procedure


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