Basic Rotating Mechanical Design and Specification

The Design, Opertaion & Maintenance of Rotating Equipment often appears to receive less attention than the aerodynamic or hydraulic performance. The efficiency has a direct and discernable effect on overall system performance, but the mechanical features which ensure satisfactory operation and a predictable life in service are often taken for granted. But in the modern competitive design world life and durability are important concepts that all engineers should be aware of and should be an integral part of the design process.

This is a mechanical design course in Rotating Equipment, focusing on structural dynamics, rotor dynamics, and bearing design. A strong emphasis is placed on considering manufacturing and assembly practices in the design process. The course will cover the basic design concepts, demonstrate basic principles with common laboratory and test equipment and give practical examples.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the end of the training delegates should be able to:

1. Principles of Rotating Equipment (Compressor, Pump, Turbine & Fan) Design, Operation & Maintenance
2. Best practices for maintenance and repair
3. Measurement and control of performance of these machines
4. Inspection and diagnosing the root cause of problems
5. Troubleshooting techniques for operational problems of Rotating Equipment.

COURSE CONTENT

1. Overview of the Rotating Equipment Design, Operation & Maintenance
2. Aero & Hidrodynamics
3. Vibration Analisys
4. Structural Design

• Basic structural theory
• Active structures
• Steady stress blade analysis
• High cycle fatigue in turbomachinery impellers

5.  Rotordynamics

• Basics of rotordynamics
• Rotor bearing stability
• Torsional analysis
• Forced response of rotor systems
• Rigid and flexible rotor balancing

6. Bearing Design and Analysis

• Overview of bearing design
• Tilting pad journal bearing design
• Bearing selection & Plain journal bearing design

7. Operation & Maintenace
8. Trouble Shooting

 PARTICIPANTS

Technical Personnel in the oil and gas industry as well as in chemical and process industries but will greatly benefit: Technical Personnel in charge of production, Maintenance and Operation, Engineers, Operators, Supervisors & Engineering Managers.