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Natural Gas Compression Using

Reciprocating Compressors

 

Program Duration

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5 Days

Program Date

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12-16 May,2012

Program Location

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Cairo, Egypt

Program Fees

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US$ 3200/Per Person

 

 

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:

This course is designed to familiarize technical professionals with the design and operation of gas compression equipment, with a majority of the seminar focusing on reciprocating units used in typical field compression applications. The second day deals with advanced operation, performance monitoring, optimization, and troubleshooting. The course is designed for personnel involved in the design and operation of compression equipment.

 

 PROGRAM OUTLINES:

 

  • Basic Compression Theory

  • Compressor Selection and Design Consideration

  • Reciprocating Compressor Components

  • Horsepower and Temperature Rise - Calculations and Monitoring

  • Valve and Rod Load Monitoring

  • Cooling Systems - Optimization and Troubleshooting

  • Capacity Control

  • Driver Selection - Electric Motors; Gas Engines; Gas Turbines; Steam Turbines

  • Compressor Packaging and Environmental Considerations