Start Date : 6 Apr ,2025
End Date : 10 Apr ,2025
Duration : 5 Days
Overview:
A complete understanding of design, functioning and maintenance of compressors and steam turbines is a prerequisite for successful operation of process plants. This is especially important nowadays when the demand for minimum and continuous production is vital for competitiveness of organizations. This course is intended to familiarize engineers, technicians and operators with the guidelines and best practices employed in utilizing this equipment, including design, operation, maintenance, and repair. The emphasis in the training course will be on physical understanding of the problems in operation and the best way of troubleshooting them.
Course Objectives:
Understand the technical features of compressors and steam turbines
Select the optimal type and size of equipment for a given industrial application
Use methods of estimating the degree of deterioration and inefficiency of equipment
Apply best practices and techniques of pinpointing the root cause of problems
Choose the most efficient remedies and troubleshooting techniques in operation
Course Content:
Gas Thermodynamics:
Gas Properties and Laws
Centrifugal Compressor Aerodynamics - Thermodynamics
Changes in Gas Velocity and Pressure in a Centrifugal Compressor
Mass and Volume Flow Rate as a Function of Pressure, Temperature and Gas Composition
Molecular Weight of Gas and its Effect on Performance
Discharge Temperature, Power Absorbed as a Function of the Gas Composition and the Operating Conditions
Investigating and Controlling Surge and Choke
Centrifugal Compressors – Design – Operation:
Overview of the Main Features of Various Types of Compressors
Classification of Compressors based on Design and Application
World Standards and Codes related to Compressor Design
Main Elements of Centrifugal Compressor Construction
Analysis of Centrifugal Compressor Efficiency
Guidelines for Trouble-free Centrifugal Compressor Operation
Positive Displacement Compressors
Positive Displacement Compressors: Reciprocating and Rotary
Piston and Diaphragm Compressors
Rotary compressors, rotary screw compressor, lobe type air compressor, sliding vane compressors, liquid ring compressors
Compressor Capacity: Loadings and Speeds
Compressor Safety Control Noise Control and Protection
Guidelines for Compressor Installation and Operation
Steam Thermodynamics:
Steam Properties and the Mollier Charts
The Rankine Cycle
Steam Requirement per KWH Production
Ultra-supercritical Conditions
Steam Turbines – Design - Operation:
Main Elements and Technical Characteristics of Steam Turbine Design
The Rotating and Stationary Blades
The Internal and External Seals
Radial and Thrust Journal Bearings
Stop – Control – Non-Return Turbine Valves
Turbine Controls and Interlocks
Maintenance of Rotating Machines:
Machines Piping and Ground Regulations
Alignment of Thermal Machines
Balancing of Rotating Machines
Surface Treatments of Sealing Interfaces
Online Washing
Troubleshooting through Vibration Analysis, Oil Analysis and Thermography
Targeted Audience:
Process and Mechanical Engineers
Operation, Technical Service and Maintenance Professionals
Engineers and Consultants
Technical Professionals responsible for interdisciplinary energy projects
