Introduction:
Compressors’ operation and maintenance together with the troubleshooting mechanism is one of the major articles in most parts of industry. The obeyed techniques are varied from one place to another. As a result, these points are to be discussed in details.
Course Objectives:
The course aims at performing the standard maintenance strategies and associated steps in the right time. The inspection will be divided into daily, monthly, semi-annual and annual inspection. The inspection will be divided into several intervals with associated activities. The complete compressor overhaul will be also discussed with a great emphasis on the major repair if any.
Who Should Attend?
Mechanical, operation & maintenance engineers and qualified technicians.
Course Outlines:
- An introduction to compressors
- Compressor classification and different types
- Centrifugal compressors, main features and main components
- Rotor inspection and measurements
- Shaft inspection and associated systems
- Belts, pulley and ways of maintenance
- Gear and couplings maintenance
- Bearing and lubrication systems
- Coolers and the associated compressor components.
- Compressor seals
- Bearing types
- Bearing and methods and frequency of repair
- Intake housing inspection and maintenance
- Reciprocating compressor
- Oil type and properties
- Lubrication methods
- Maintenance of ports and valves
- Seal and associate devices
- Screw compressor
- Oil filters and ways of inspection
- Intake filters
- Labyrinth seals
- Oil levels
- Recording of failure and failure modes FMEA (Risk Priority Number) RPN
- Surge prevention systems
- Main compressor overhaul
- Components to be inspected
- Cleaning methods
- Maintenance vs repair issues
- Replacement components and interval
- Case studies