Pumps and Compressors

Maximum efficiency, reliability, and longevity of pumps, compressors, and their vital mechanical elements such as seals and bearings and others, are of great concern to engineers in many industries.  These objectives can only be achieved by understanding the performance characteristics, selection criteria and sizing calculations, of these machines. Once the potential operational problems are identified based on condition monitoring techniques, the predictive maintenance approach can be followed and the corresponding repair techniques implemented.

This intensive 3-day training course on Pumps and Compressors is intended for those who use this equipment on regular basis and encounter problems in regular operation. The course will cover various technical details related to the design, operation and performance characteristics of pumps and compressors, including vibration analysis. The focus in the course will be on the operation problem solving by applying root cause analysis, which is followed by predictive maintenance procedures and repair and replacement techniques. Practical examples and workshop exercises will be utilized throughout the training course to emphasize the key learning points.

At the end of this PetroKnowledge training course, you will learn how to:

• Provide detailed understanding of many types of pumps and compressors
• Specify procedures for selection, sizing, commissioning and start-up
• Apply predictive maintenance procedure for pumps and compressors
• Achieve reduced costs of operation and maintenance with increase in efficiency

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

• Process plant engineers
• Maintenance managers
• Facility technicians and technologists

This Petroknowledge training course will utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension, retention of the information presented. The emphasis in the course will be on the explanation of all technical points and providing answers to problems that are encountered in everyday industrial practice related to installation, operation and maintenance, as well as repair and alterations.