ROTATING MACHINERY BOOTCAMP PUMPS AND COMPRESSORS

BACKGROUND

The Pump and Compressors Bootcamp course offers a comprehensive foundation on pumps and compressors in industrial applications. Starting with the fundamentals of rotating machinery, the course explores from basic unit systems to rotor dynamics.
Building on this foundation, participants learn about pump technology, encompassing definitions, purposes, types, classifications, and specialized pumps. Participants delve into fluid dynamics and pump performance parameters, including flow rate, head, efficiency, and net positive suction head (NPSH). Additionally, the course covers performance curves, materials of construction, system design considerations, pump selection, fault diagnostics, and troubleshooting. The focus then shifts to compressor systems, including compressor maps, selection, and sizing. The course covers essential procedures such as pre-start checks, startup and shutdown processes, fail-safe conditions, performance testing standards, control methods, and the compressor selection process.

This integrated approach ensures that participants gain comprehensive skills in both pumps and compressors for various industrial settings.

OBJECTIVE

Understand rotating machinery basics, including rotor dynamics and design.

Identify critical speeds and methods to avoid resonance issues.

Learn about pump types and their applications.

Use pump system maps to analyze performance.

Optimize pump performance under off-design conditions.

Grasp gas compression principles and their impact on compressors.

Interpret key compressor performance metrics.

Consider factors for selecting and sizing compressors.

Explore strategies for optimizing compressor control.

Classes: 26 – 28 SEPTEMBER 2024