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SCHEDULE : 07-08 JUNI   What You Will Learn
Develop a "feel" for the important parameters in designing, selecting, specifying, installing, operating and maintaining pumps, compressors and drivers Understand the difference between suction head, suction lift and total dynamic head How to develop system head vs. capacity curves How to develop pump performance curves for series and parallel operation How to specify the materials and details of construction for bearings, seals, lubrication system, wear rings, couplings and valves How to determine NPSHA and margin Understand piping and foundation requirements Understand suction and discharge velocity requirements How to select the appropriate driver, such as, internal combustion engine (2-cycle/4-cycle; spark ignition vs. compression ignition), turbine or electrical motor How to apply API 610, API 674 and ANSI B78.1 Develop a "feel" for the important parameters in selecting and operating compressor stations How to specify the materials and details of construction for bearings, seals, lubrication system, couplings and valves (if appropriate) How to determine the number of stages, compressor type, break horsepower, isentropic head, inter-stage pressure loss, discharge temperature, vibration and pulsation suppression, piping requirements and foundation requirements                 How to develop compressor system performance curves and determine safety settings such as: suction PSH and PSL, discharge PSH and PSL, Recycle valve and Flare valve settings How to interpret compressor performance curves such as: Head vs. Capacity, Dimensional and Semi-Dimensional How to select and operate gas turbines How to select the appropriate internal combustion engine (2-cycle/4-cycle; spark ignition vs. spontaneous ignition) and electrical motors How to apply API 617, API 11P and other industry standards
Course Outline
General Pump Principles Fluid Principles and Hydraulics Classification and Types Centrifugal Pumps ü    Special Pumps ü    Reciprocating Pumps ü    Rotary Pumps Hydraulic principles Static head Vs suction lift Momentum equation Pumping system and design Determination of TDH, NPSH Determination of power requirements Pump selection

 

Centrifugal Pumps

• Types

ü  Axial Flow

ü  Mixed Flow

ü  Radial Flow

• Application and performance considerations
• Pump performance curves
• Developing system-head curves
• Developing pump performance curves for parallel/series operation
• Pump components and variations in design
• Centrifugal pump types and selection criteria
• Applicable standards and specification selection
• Centrifugal pump installation
• Piping installation guidelines
• Pump driver considerations
• Limitations, operating/maintenance considerations and trouble-shooting
• Application and performance considerations
• Installation considerations
• Limitations, operating/maintenance considerations and trouble-shooting

Reciprocating Pumps

• Types

ü   Piston/Plunger

ü   Diaphragm

• Application and performance considerations
• Selection criteria
• Flow characteristics
• Mechanical components
• Piping installation guidelines
• Pulsation and vibration considerations
• Pump driver considerations
• Applicable standards and specification selection
• Limitations, operating/maintenance considerations and trouble-shooting

Rotary Pumps

• Types

ü  Vane

ü  Piston

ü  Peristaltic

ü  Gear

ü  Lobe

ü  Screw (Progressing Cavity)

• Basic Principles

ü  Gear Pumps

ü  Single and Multi-Lobe Pumps

ü  Single-Lobe Pumps

ü  Components

ü  Operation

ü  Displacement

ü  Pressure Capability

ü  Torque and Power Requirements

ü  Pump Geometric Variations

• Pump Manufacturing Processes
• Designations and Specifications
• Elastomers
• Pump Testing, Sizing and Failure Identification
• System Design Components, Considerations and Processes
• Applications
• Installation and Trouble-shooting
• Applicable standards and specification selection

Energy Reduction in Pumping Systems

• Opportunities for Potential Savings
• Pump Economics
• Designing a Pumping System for maximum efficiency
• Pump Performance Characteristics
• Avoiding Excessive Capacity and Total Head Margins
• Selecting the most efficient pump
• Using Variable Speed Drives
• Proper Pump Maintenance

Piping Systems

• Terminology
• Steel Lines

ü    Material Specification

ü    Pipe Manufacturing Methods

• Non-Metallic Lines

ü    Material Specification

ü    Joining Methods

• Standards, Codes and Recommended Practices
• Pump piping design practices
• Suction and discharge considerations

ü    Manifolds

ü    Components

ü    Recycle lines and PSV requirements

Lessons Learned and Practical Solutions

• Water injection pump considerations
• Shipping pump considerations
• Oil Transfer Pump considerations
• Energy Reduction Considerations
• Economic consider
• Field examples

 

 

Overview of Compressors Terminology and Classification Types and Applications Reciprocating compressors ü  High-speed "separable" units ü  Low-speed "integral" units Rotary compressors ü  Vane units ü  Screw units Centrifugal compressors Application of compression theory How to select a compressor Determining BHP, discharge temperatureisentropic head Effect of Process on Compressor Selection, Control and Operation Applicable standards and specification selection Thermodynamics of Compressors

 

Centrifugal Compressors

• Major components
• Operating principles
• Typical Compressor Installations
• Process considerations
• Series and parallel operation
• Factors affecting performance
• Performance map interpretation
• Surge control and stonewall considerations
• Piping installation guidelines
• Preventive maintenance and trouble-shooting
• Applicable standards and specification selection

 

Positive Displacement Compressors

• Rotary compressors and blowers

ü    Operating principles

-        Lobed blowers

-        Sliding-vane

-        Screw

-        Liquid piston

ü    Performance considerations

• Reciprocating compressors

ü   Major components

ü   Operating principles

ü   Design considerations

ü   Pulsation and vibration considerations

ü   Piping installation guidelines

ü   Preventive maintenance and trouble-shooting

• Applicable standards and specification selection

 

Application of Compression Theory and Practical Solutions to Common Problems

• Determining Compressor Parameters'
• Developing a Compressor Performance Curve
• Determining the Operating Range of a Compressor
• Effects of adding Clearance on Compressor Performance
• Effects of Speed on Compressor Performance
• Determining the Safety Device Set Points
• Designing a Multi-stage Compressor

 

Internal Combustion Engine Drivers

• High speed reciprocating engines

ü   Spark ignition vs. compression ignition

ü   2-cycle vs 4-cycle

ü   Naturally aspirated, superchargers and turbo-expanders

ü   Carburation vs. fuel injection

• Auxillary systems
• Installation guidelines
• Environmental considerations
• Preventive/predictive maintenance and trouble-shooting
• Applicable standards and specification selection

Electrical Motors

• Basic principles and operating considerations
• Three-phase induction motors
• Three-phase synchronous motors
• Voltage selection
• Equipment specification
• Performance considerations
• Instrumentation
• Motor selection
• Electrical Installation in Hazardous Locations
• Commissioning and start-up
• Maintenance, surveillance and trouble-shooting

Driver Selection

• Size availability
• Purchase price Vs total life cycle cost
• Installation costs
• Fuel considerations
• Power requirements
• Environmental considerations
• Final selection