This intensive Coventry Academy training course on Rotating Equipment will introduce delegates to elements of rotating equipment as encountered in oil and gas industry. Various types of gas compressors, pumps and turbines will be discussed and the importance of their vital design elements such as bearings, seals, filters, safety controls, and others, will be explained in detail.
The Rotating Equipment training course will be on the start-up and operation of these machines and their optimal maintenance, diagnostics and troubleshooting techniques. The training course will also highlight the guidelines for efficient and safe operation, by indicating the important elements of safety control systems.
This Coventry Academy training course will feature:
Principles of compressor, pump and turbine start up and operation
Best practices for maintenance and repair
Measurement and control of performance of these machines
Inspection and diagnosing the root cause of problems
Troubleshooting techniques for operational problems of pumps, compressors and turbines
What are the goals?
By the end of this Coventry Academy training course, participants will be able to:
Understand operation of various types of compressors, pumps, and turbines
Operate compressors pumps and turbines close to their design efficiency
Monitor compressor, pump and turbine reliability and availability
Combine range of operation and cost effectiveness
Select the best operation and maintenance strategy
Troubleshoot compressor, pump and turbine problems
Who is this training course for?
This Coventry Academy 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:
Technical Personnel in charge of production
Maintenance and Operation Engineers
Operators
Supervisors
Engineering Managers
How will this training course be presented?
This Coventry Academy training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This will be conducted along workshop principles, with formal lectures, case studies and interactive worked examples done in the form of team work during the class workshops.
Several real-life case studies and practical exercises will be provided to illustrate the main points presented in the lectures. There will be ample opportunities for class discussion and sharing experience.
Course Outline
Day One: Technical Characteristics of Rotating Equipment
Rotating Equipment and Safety Requirements for Start-Up and Operation
Specifics of Gas Compressing and Cooling Methods
Selection and Application of Gas Compressors
Design Elements of Centrifugal and Axial Compressors
Performance of Reciprocating and Rotary Compressors
Workshop: Case Study, Examples and Solutions
Day Two: Pump Elements and Operating Characteristics
Specifics of Process of Liquid Pumping Based on Liquid Types
Selection and Application of Liquid Pumps
Design Elements and Characteristics of Centrifugal Pumps
Importance of Suction Pumping System for NPSH and Cavitation
Performance of Reciprocating and Rotary Pumps
Workshop: Case Study, Examples and Solutions
Day Three: Gas and Steam Turbines Operating Characteristics
Industrial Application of Gas and Steam Turbines
Design Elements and Operation of Gas Turbine
Combustor Performance and Selection of Fuels
Steam Turbine Operating Characteristics and Safety Control System
Cogeneration Process with Gas and Steam Turbine working Together
Workshop: Case Study, Examples and Solutions
Day Four: Installation, Start-Up and Performance Control of Rotating Equipment
Installation, Commissioning, Start-Up and Performance Control of Compressors
Installation, Commissioning and Start-Up of Pumps and Piping Systems
Start-Up of Gas and Steam Turbines
Summary of Operation Control and Performance Monitoring of Rotating Equipment
Workshop: Case Study, Examples and Solutions
Day Five: Inspection, Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Rotating Equipment
Inspection of Vital Elements of Rotating Equipment and Safety Control
Common Failures in Operation of Rotating Equipment
Condition Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance
Bearing Degradation and Replacement
Mechanical Seal Problems in Operation and Root Cause Analysis
Summary and Conclusions
The certificate
Coventry Academy Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course