Course Overview
This 5-day course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of rotating equipment used in various industrial applications, with a focus on pumps, compressors, gas turbines, and turbo-expanders.
Participants will explore the fundamentals of pumping circuits and gas compression, as well as the operating principles, technology, selection criteria, performance, and operating conditions of centrifugal and volumetric pumps, centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, gas turbines, and turbo-expanders.
Participants
Mechanical engineers
Process engineers
Maintenance engineers
Plant operators
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics
Familiarity with industrial equipment terminology
Learning Assessment
Continuous assessments all-along the program.
Final assessment including a presentation in front of a jury
Program
Day 1: Fundamentals of Pumping Circuits and Gas Compression
Introduction to pumping circuits and gas compression systems
Basic principles of fluid mechanics and gas compression
Overview of key parameters and performance metrics
Day 2: Centrifugal Pumps
Operating principles of centrifugal pumps
Technology and design considerations
Selection criteria, performance curves, and operating conditions
Day 3: Volumetric Pumps and Reciprocating Compressors
Overview of volumetric pumps including piston and diaphragm pumps
Principles of reciprocating compressors
Selection criteria, performance characteristics, and operational considerations
Day 4: Centrifugal Compressors and Gas Turbines
Operating principles of centrifugal compressors
Technology, design considerations, and selection criteria
Introduction to gas turbines and their applications
Day 5: Turbo-expanders and Practical Applications
Operating principles of turbo-expanders
Technology, selection criteria, and performance characteristics
Case studies and practical applications in various industries