Pumps and Compressors: Operation, Troubleshooting and Repairs Course

This Pumps and Compressor training is a comprehensive course focusing on the fundamentals of different types of pumps and compressors. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss Pump and Compressor construction, design applications, operations, maintenance issues and be provided with the most up-to-date information and best practice in dealing with the subject. Towards the end of the training, participants would have developed the skills and ability to recognize and solve pump/compressor problems in a structured and confident manner to increase productivity and reliability of the equipment.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand and Explain pump/compressor terminology
• Identify the various types of pumps/compressors
• Understand pump/compressor characteristics and interpret pump/compressor curves
• Understand Criteria for Pump/Compressor Selection
• Confidently test and commission pump/compressor sets
• Detail how to Install, Test and Commission Pump/Compressor Systems
• Explain how to start up a New Pump/Compressor or one after Strip Down for Maintenance

Target Participants

Plant Operations and Maintenance Personnel, Process Control Engineers and Supervisors, Mechanical Engineers, Pump/Compressor Sales Engineers, Pump/Compressor Service Contractors, Pump/Compressor Operators and Plant Engineers

Contents

1. Pump Outline

• Pump Categories: Dynamic (Centrifugal, peripheral and turbine) and Positive Displacement (Reciprocating and Rotary)
• Centrifugal Pumps:  Type, Operation, Application, pump selection, Casings, volute and Diffusers, Impellers(type), Mechanical Seals, Minimum Flow Requirement, Performance Characteristics, Cavitation and Net positive Suction Head
• Maintenance Recommended for Centrifugal Pumps
• Positive Displacement Pumps:  Operation, Application, Troubleshooting, Maintenance and Selection of Pumps
• Reciprocating Pumps, Piston Pumps, Plunger Pumps, Rotary Pumps, Screw Pumps, Lobe Pumps
• Peristaltic Pumps, Vane Pumps, diaphragm pump, Gear pump and Metering Pumps
• Pump Maintenance, Inspection, Overhaul, Diagnoses of Pump Troubles
• Troubleshooting of Centrifugal Pumps
• Troubleshooting of Rotary Pumps
• Troubleshooting of Reciprocating Pumps
• Water Hammer
• Pump Selection
• Pumping System Calculations
• Workshop: Design and selection of Different Pumping Systems for the Oil and Gas Industry, and the manufacturing Industry
• Vibration Analysis and Predictive Maintenance
• Diagnostics of Pumping Systems
• Pump Drivers

2. Compressor Outline

• Compressor Categories: Dynamic (Centrifugal) and Positive Displacement (Reciprocating and Rotary)
• Compressor Type:  Double acting and single acting; Oil and non Oil; Water, Air and Oil cool; single or double stage.
• Operation, Application, component parts, Troubleshooting, Maintenance of:

• Centrifugal Compressor
• Reciprocating Compressor
• Rotary screw Compressor
• Vane compressor

3.  Compressor ancillaries

• Operation, Application, Troubleshooting, Maintenance of Compressor ancillaries:
• Air receiver, Pressure gauge, air filter, oil separator, liquid separator, dryer (refrigeration, desiccant)
• Unloaded valve, pressure relief valve, pressure switch, solenoid valves, Intercooler and after cooler etc.
• Troubleshooting of compressor, dismantling and coupling of reciprocating Compressor