Categories > Technical / Mechanical Category:    Basic Compressor Analysis     Program Duration : 5 Days Program Date : 24-28 March,2012 Program Location : Cairo, Egypt Program Fees : US$ 3200/Per Person       PROGRAM INTRODUCTION: This course provides an introduction into performance analysis of centrifugal compressors.  A thorough examination of the thermodynamic processes used to model the compression process is included, along with a description of the design limitations of the various process parameters.  A physical description of compressor components is included, because a thorough understanding of compressor internals is required to adequately understand some of the topics.  Throughout the course, time is allotted for students to complete a short quiz on the previous subject covered.  Several case studies are evaluated to show examples of errors in process data, compressor fouling, off-design operation, and potential re-rates.  The last day of the course involves the students entering actual process data into a compressor performance program and evaluating the results.  PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: The different thermodynamic processes  The parameters of head, efficiency, and power The relationship between the compressor and system curves The effect on inlet gas density on compressor performance How to diagnose fouling The effect of flow on thrust load How to adequately measure compressor performance in the field and how to interpret the results  PROGRAM OUTLINES:   Topic Thermodynamic processes Understanding Head, Efficiency, and Power Break Compressor Components Lunch Compressor Configurations Break Compressor Aerodynamics Inlet density and volume ratio effects Surge and Stonewall Understanding volume ratio effects Break Fouling Lunch Performance Testing Break Example performance Analysis Case Study 1 Break Case Study 1 – Re-rate options Lunch Case Study 2 Break Case Study 3 Special Features The course provides an added benefit on the third day of the class where the students enter compressor design and process data into a MS Excel based compressor performance program from three actual case studies, provided by the instructor. To assist the students, they are grouped two per computer to improve the learning experience. The performance program is provided by the instructor. The course includes a hardbound textbook along with extensive course notes. Students will need to bring a laptop with MS Excel installed for the third day of class. HO SHOULD ATTEND? The course is designed for mechanical or chemical engineers, preferably with a minimum of 2-3 years of process plant experience.  Students will need to bring their laptop with MS Excel installed for the third day of class.