Principles, Applications and Performance of Pumps, Compressors and Turbines - SMRP Certification

Introduction

This Principles, Applications and Performance of Pumps, Compressors and Turbines training course will focus on the importance of rotating machineries such as pumps, compressors and turbines of various designs and applications, which are encountered throughout process industry, petrochemical and oil and gas industries. This training course will start with an introduction to liquid and gas systems including pressure and head, capacity and flow, friction head losses & operational dynamics. Centrifugal and positive-displacement pumps, compressors and turbines, will all be introduced, together with their main construction and parts. The application of the different types of pumps, compressors and turbines will be discussed along with their suitability for different operational duties. The operation, troubleshooting and maintenance will also be dealt with.

The key highlights of this training course are:

• Solid knowledge of basic principles of fluid flow
• Optimisation of the operation and maintenance of different types of pumps, compressors and turbines
• Confidence to troubleshoot problems related to pumps compressors and turbines, thereby avoiding repetitive failures
• Allow tighter control of maintenance budgets by the avoidance of unplanned equipment failures in service

Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Have an understanding of relevant fluid laws and the different types of pumps and their associated terminology
• Have an understanding of Centrifugal and positive displacement pumps and compressors, and their related components
• Know how to calculate and use pump performance curves and pumping system requirements and have an understanding of different parameters affecting their operation.
• Be able to operate pumps and compressors as close as possible to the design efficiency
• Know the different types and major components of turbines
• Understand the working principles and characteristics of turbines and know the major components
• Have the ability to perform troubleshooting of systems involving pumps, compressors and turbines
• Have learnt about selection, operation and maintenance strategies

Training Methodology

This is an interactive course. There will be open question and answer sessions, regular group exercises and activities, videos, case studies and presentations on best practice and the fundamentals of shutdown and turnaround management. Participants will have the opportunity to share with the facilitator and other participants on what works well and not so well for them, as well as work on issues from their own organizations.

Who Should Attend?

• Technicians and Operators
• Graduate Engineers
• Mechanical and Process Engineers
• Plant Engineers responsible for operations, maintenance and troubleshooting
• Maintenance and Instrumentation Professionals
• Technologists and Facility Operators
• Supervisors, Team and Project Leaders

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction and Fluid Laws

• Introduction to basic types and principles of, Pumps, Compressors and Turbines
• Basic liquid and gas Laws
• Understanding Head
• Types of flow and losses
• Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH)

Day 2: Pumping Systems, Pump Performance and Pump Type Construction

• Pump type and Performance (Centrifugal and Positive Displacement)
• Pump characteristics. Head, Capacity, Power, Efficiency and Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH)
• Pump Curves and System Curves.
• Positive Displacement Pumps, Reciprocating and Rotary
• Dynamic Pumps Types, Centrifugal, Axial, Mixed, Multistage, etc.
• Sealing Systems. Conventional Packing Glands and Mechanical Seals

Day 3: Compressor Construction, Types, Characteristics and Performance

• Positive displacement compressors, reciprocating compressors, reciprocating compressors, diaphragm compressors.
• Rotary compressors, rotary screw compressor, lobe type air compressor, sliding vane compressors, liquid ring compressors
• Dynamic compressors, centrifugal compressors, axial compressors
• Principle of operation and performance curves
• Surging and choking problems

Day 4: Turbine Types, Construction, and Performance

• Turbine Types
• Gas Turbines
• Steam turbines
• Turbine Operation
• Main components
• Nozzles
• Stator and Rotor Blades (Vanes) Configuration and Flow
• Aerofoil and Twisted Contours
• The working cycle of a gas turbine, representation of the Pressure-Volume diagram (indicator card)
• Stages

Day 5: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

• Potential Failure Analysis
• Troubleshooting
• Review of common faults
• Developing a Preventive Maintenance Plan
• Vibration causes, forcing frequency causes, unbalance, misalignment, mechanical looseness, bearing defects, gear defects, oil whirl, blade or vane problems
• Cavitation
• Water Hammer
• What causes water hammer?
• Solutions for water hammer