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Compressors for Petroleum Industry

 

 

Program Duration

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5 Days

Program Date

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03-07 March, 2012

Program Location

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Cairo, Egypt

Program Fees

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US$ 3200/Per Person

 

 

PROGRAM INTRODUCTION:

 

The course covers the description and performance characteristics of different types of compressors, in addition to practical tips on inspection, troubleshooting and start-up/shut down procedures.

Process control and compressor instrumentation will be demonstrated through video-based presentation to facilitate and emphasize the conditions of efficient, safe and economic operational conditions. 

 

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:

  • Understand the principles of operation of different compressor types.

  • Identify the major component and auxiliary equipment.

  • Describe the common-sense operational checks for different types and auxiliary systems.

  • Gain hands-on knowledge on the safe, efficient and economic operation and maintenance of compressors.

  • Understand the factors affecting compressor's power, heat and inlet volume flow.

PROGRAM OUTLINES:

 

  • Common operating problems of rotating equipment (internal leakages, noise, unbalancing, wear and ruptures.
  • Description of the use of compressors in petroleum industry.
  • Compressor types and application ranges.
  • Compressor performance maps.
  • Centrifugal compressors:
  • Components and auxiliaries (drivers, couplings, lub system, seals, compressed gas coolers etc…).
  • Construction features.
  • Centrifugal compressor control.
  • Inspection, troubleshooting and maintenance.
  • Reciprocating compressors:
  • Performance characteristics.
  • Construction features.
  • Lubrication system.
  • Pulsation & vibration control.
  • Operation, inspection and troubleshooting.
  • Other compressor types (axial, screw, expander compressor)
  • Compressor special maintenance practices:
  • Maudling surge problems.
  • Different methods of shaft alignment.
  • Surge control.
  • Using vendor/manufacturer drawings.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

 

Mechanical engineers, heads of mechanical departments, senior technicians, maintenance, operations, and inspections