Reciprocating Compressors Operation and Maintenance

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Reciprocating Compressors Operation and Maintenance Course
Introduction:
The fundamentals of operation of the reciprocating compressor are explained in this course.Among other things, attendees will learn about optimizing reciprocating compressors and multi-staging settings.
Course Objectives:
Upon the successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:-
· Know the different types of compressors, their use, proper operation, and performance.
· Understand the mechanical design of compressors
· Learn how to purchase, service, operate and maintain compressor components used in any of the process industries such as oil and gas, Power and
· Practice manufacturing, seals and their operations
· Understand the importance of control in reciprocating gas compressors
· Highlight the importance of seals and bearings on centrifugal compressors availability
· Learn the maintenance of compressors
· Understand the role and duties of a scheduler
Who Should Attend?
This course is intended for engineers, plant managers, maintenance managers, maintenance supervisors, operations staff, planning & follow-up staff and material suppliers.
Course Outlines:
Introduction
- Compression system simulation
- Equation of states and their applications
- Estimation of the thermodynamic properties
- Flow diagram to prepare compression stages
- Basic simulation of pipelines, pumps, and compressors
- Examples and exercises
- Overview of natural gas systems and processes in gas plants
- Definitions related to gas systems: egg. natural gas, types of gas
- Gas conditioning, dehydration, and sweetening
- Rotating equipment overview
- Classification of compressors
- Arrangement of compressors
- General, Dynamic Compressor
- Positive Displacement Compressor
- Overhaul and Repair of PD Compressors
Performance of Compressors
- The Head-Flow Curve Shape.
- Elements of the Characteristic Shape.
- Variable-Speed Drive.
- Operation of compressors.
Positive-Displacement Compressor Control Systems
- Valve Unloading
- Clearance Pockets
- Bypass Operation
- Engineering Encyclopedia Compressors
- Operation of Compressor
- Control and Protection Systems
Positive-Displacement Compressor Protection Systems
- Relief Valve (Stage)
- Startup Bypass
- High Process Temperature
Maintenance of Compressors
- Valve Testing and inspection
- Valve failure
- Safety valve component and design
- Control valves types and selection
- Case studies
- Practical sessions