Course Overview:
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of centrifugal compressors and steam turbines, focusing on their design, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. It is tailored for professionals working in industries such as oil & gas, power generation, and petrochemicals who seek to optimize the performance and reliability of these critical rotating equipment.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the fundamental principles and components of centrifugal compressors and steam turbines
- Operate and monitor equipment efficiently under varying process conditions
- Perform routine inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Analyze common faults and implement effective corrective measures
- Enhance equipment reliability and lifecycle through best practices
Who Should Attend:
- Mechanical and maintenance engineers
- Rotating equipment specialists
- Plant operators and technicians
- Reliability engineers
- Maintenance planners and supervisors
Course Outline:
Fundamentals of Centrifugal Compressors
- Basic operating principles
- Types and classifications
- Compressor performance curves and surge control
Components and Design Features
- Impellers, diffusers, casings
- Bearings and seals
- Drivers and couplings
Operation and Monitoring
- Start-up and shutdown procedures
- Vibration and temperature monitoring
- Surge and stall phenomena
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Preventive and predictive maintenance practices
- Inspection techniques and diagnostic tools
- Common failures and repair strategies
Fundamentals of Steam Turbines
- Steam turbine types and applications
- Thermodynamics and energy conversion
- Key components and their functions
Operation and Control
- Steam conditions and turbine performance
- Governor systems and speed control
- Load management and efficiency optimization
Maintenance and Reliability
- Inspection and lubrication practices
- Blade and rotor maintenance
- Troubleshooting vibration and performance issues
Safety and Compliance
- Operational hazards and safety measures
- Regulatory standards and inspection codes
- Emergency procedures and risk mitigation