Advanced Compressor & Pump Technology

• Operation and Maintenance Operators.
• Supervisors and Technicians.
• Facility Engineers.
• Utility Engineers.
• This compressor and pump technology control course is for anyone requiring a working-level knowledge of rotating equipment and compressors.
• Technical Professionals deal with condition monitoring, reliability, and integrity analysis.
• Mechanical engineers, maintenance engineers, and reliability professionals.
• Plant managers, supervisors, and technical personnel responsible for compressors and pumps.
• Oil & gas, power generation, and process industry professionals seeking advanced knowledge of compressor and pump technologies.

Day 1:   Fundamentals of Compressors & Gas Laws

• Understanding Perfect and Imperfect Gases
• Compressor Efficiency & Power Requirements
• Volumetric Flow Rate & Efficiency
• Overview of Compressor Types:

1. Rotary & Reciprocating Compressors
2. Dynamic Compressors (Centrifugal & Axial)

• Compressor Performance Measurement
• Compressor Control, Unloading Systems & Receivers
• Preventive Maintenance Best Practices

Day 2: Positive Displacement Compressors

• Working Principles & Performance Metrics
• Reciprocating Compressors:
• Troubleshooting & Maintenance Strategies
• Diaphragm Compressors & Their Applications
• Rotary Screw Compressors & Filter Separators
• Straight Lobe Compressors & Efficiency Considerations
• Advances in Liquid/Gas Separation Technologies

Day 3:   Dynamic Compressors – Principles & Performance

• Fundamentals of Dynamic Compressor Technology
• Centrifugal & Axial Compressors:
• Components, Characteristics & Performance Analysis
• Performance Calculation Using Simplified Equations
• Surge Prevention & Balancing Techniques

Day 4:  Advanced Compressor Performance & Sealing Systems

• Surge Limits, Stonewall & Anti-Surge Control Systems
• Sealing Technologies in Compressors:
• Gas Seals, Liquid Seals & Restricted Bushing Seals
• Dry Seals & Magnetic Bearings
• Compressor System Calculations:
• Sizing Components & Gas Receiver Design
• Workshop: Design & Selection of Compressors for Oil & Gas and Power Industries

Day 5:  Bearings, Lubrication & Predictive Maintenance

• Types & Applications of Bearings
• Thrust Bearings & Their Role in Compressors
• Lubrication Fundamentals:
• Viscosity, Non-Newtonian Fluids & Grease Applications
• Used Oil Analysis & Its Importance in Maintenance
• Vibration Analysis for Predictive Maintenance
• Diagnostic Testing for Early Failure Detection

Day 6: Pump Fundamentals & Centrifugal Pump Technology

• Overview of Pump Categories:
• Dynamic (Centrifugal) vs. Positive Displacement Pumps
• Centrifugal Pump Components & Operations:
• Casings, Diffusers & Hydraulic Balancing
• Mechanical Seals & Minimum Flow Requirements
• Performance Characteristics & Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH)
• Cavitation & Its Impact on Pump Efficiency

Day 7: Mechanical Seals & Maintenance of Centrifugal Pumps

• Mechanical Seals:
• Components, Temperature Control & Seal Lubrication
• Common Failure Modes & Refurbishment Strategies
• Centrifugal Pump Maintenance Best Practices
• Vibration Analysis & Early Fault Detection Techniques

Day 8: Positive Displacement Pumps & Specialized Applications

• Reciprocating Pumps:
• Piston, Plunger & Diaphragm Pumps
• Rotary Pumps:
• Screw, Lobe, Cam & Vane Pumps
• Seal-Less Pumps & Canned Motor Pumps for Critical Applications

Day 9: Pump Troubleshooting & Diagnostics

• Common Pump Failures & Maintenance Best Practices
• Diagnosing Issues in:
• Centrifugal Pumps
• Rotary Pumps
• Reciprocating Pumps
• Water Hammer: Causes & Prevention
• Bearings & Used Oil Analysis for Pumps
• Smart Instrumentation for Pump Monitoring

Day 10: Pump Selection, System Design & Performance Optimization

• Selection Criteria for Industrial Pumping Systems
• Pumping System Performance Calculations
• Workshop: Designing & Selecting Pumping Systems for Oil & Gas & Power Industries
• Control Valve Selection & Noise Reduction Strategies
• Diagnostics of Pumping Systems & Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Motors, Actuators, & Positioners for Efficient Pump Operation