Maintenance and Operating of Rotating Equipment

This workshop will introduce to participants different types of pumps, compressors, turbines and associated equipment such as bearing, seals, fillers, and separates etc.  The focus in the course will be on the diagnostics and troubleshooting techniques.  Likewise, efficient and troubles – free operation of pumps, compressors and turbines will be discussed in depth along with their ability to control the main operational parameter and will enlarge emphasis on physical principle and clear technical reasoning.

Compression Principles

· Principle of compression

· Ranges of application

· Centrifugal compressors

· Rotary compressors’

Compressors: Elements and Technical Characterizers

· Centrifugal compressors

· Axial compressors

· Compressors packages

· Reciprocating compressors

Pumps: Elements and Technical Characterizers

· Type of fluid and ranges of application

· Centrifugal finings

· Axial and reciprocating pumps

Start up and Operations of Compressors and Pumps

· Centrifugal and axial compressors

· Reciprocating and rotary compressors

· Centrifugal and axial pumps

· Reciprocating and rotary pumps

Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Rotating Equipment

· Basic maintenance principle

· Changing/ replacing equipment

· Optimizing the life cycle of equipment

· Maintenance budget.

For Whom:      Works, Services and Maintenance Personnel

Training Methodology

The training methodology combines lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of the topics and as a result participant will go back to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned to their duties.