Pumps, compressors, motors, steam turbines, and gas turbines are significant capital investments in any oil and gas production operation. Selecting the right equipment and implementing effective control and condition monitoring methods can minimize downtime, leading to substantial savings in maintenance and operational costs. Regular monitoring and inspection practices are essential for assessing the condition of equipment components and performing risk assessments.
This Energy training course will provide in-depth coverage of the design, operating principles, control, and proper functioning of rotating machinery. It will also present the latest equipment protection techniques and maintenance strategies aimed at preventing failures. Modern maintenance practices will be explored, along with practical workshops featuring real-world industrial issues to encourage discussion and knowledge sharing.
This Mechanical Engineering for Rotating Equipment training course will cover:
- Various types of rotating equipment used in the oil and gas industry
- Motors: design, operation, common failures, and maintenance strategies
- Pumps: design, operation, common failures, and maintenance strategies
- Compressors: design, operation, common failures, and maintenance strategies
- Steam turbines: design, operation, common failures, and maintenance strategies
- Gas turbines: design, operation, common failures, and maintenance strategies
- Methods for optimizing the energy consumption of rotating equipment
Upon completing this Mechanical Engineering for Rotating Equipment training course, you will be able to:
- Implement industry inspection standards and best practices within your organization
- Optimize the design and operational procedures for your rotating equipment
- Utilize diagnostic and inspection techniques for rotating machinery
- Analyze condition monitoring results and manage vibration control for rotating equipment
- Plan and oversee maintenance and repair activities for rotating equipment
This Mechanical Engineering for Rotating Equipment training course will be conducted along workshop principles with formal lectures and interactive worked examples included in several workshops. Presented also will be several illustrative and instructive videos. The emphasis in this Energy training course will be on the explanation of all technical points and providing answers to problems that are encountered in everyday industrial practice related to operation and maintenance, as well as repair and alterations of rotating equipment.
Each learning point will be reinforced with practical examples. There will be ample opportunities for active discussion and sharing professional experiences and exchange that will help solidify the gained knowledge. All training course materials will be provided.
The correct design and construction of new plants with the right specifications can lead to substantial improvements in process plant systems, including enhanced plant integrity, reliability, and availability. This results in:
- Improved design and operation of plants
- Enhanced reliability of rotating equipment
- Optimized availability of rotating equipment
- Increased profitability of the plant
- Reduced maintenance costs for the plant
Participants will strengthen their skills in the following areas:
- Design of Oil & Gas process plants
- Understanding of rotating equipment design and operation
- Commissioning, inspection, and testing procedures
- Familiarity with international standards for rotating equipment
- Management of reliability within process plants
This Mechanical Engineering for Rotating Equipment training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Operation, technical service and maintenance professionals
- Technical professionals responsible for maintenance and repair of equipment
- Professionals involved in inspection and maintenance and repair
- Technical professionals dealing with risk assessment and integrity analysis
- Technicians dealing with regulating and metering and other measurements
Day One: Motors: Operation and Technical Characteristics
- Operation Principles of Motors
- Motor Characteristics: Torque Power Curves
- Power Consumption of Motors
- Motors International Standards
- Common Failure Modes
- Condition Monitoring Methods
Day Two: Pumps: Design, Operation and Monitoring Methods
- Pump Types, Positive Displacement and Dynamic
- Pump curves and Pump Selection
- Pumping system optimisation
- Energy saving opportunities for pumps
Day Three: Compressors: Design, Operation and Monitoring Methods
- Types of Compressors
- Compressor Performance Curves
- Surge and Stonewall on Compressors
- Effects of Speed and Gas Composition
Day Four: Steam Turbines: Design, Operation and Monitoring Methods
- Fundamentals of Steam
- Design and Operation of Steam Turbines
- Boiler Types and Characteristics
- Performance of Steam Turbines
Day Five: Gas Turbines: Design, Operation and Monitoring Methods
- Design and Operation of Gas Turbines
- Gas Turbine Characteristics
- Performance of Gas Turbines
- Summary and Conclusions