Formation Mte Rotmach
Formation Mte Rotmach
Formation Mte Rotmach
AUDIENCE
Engineers, supervisors and technicians involved in rotating machinery operation, maintenance or engineering.
PURPOSE
This course provides a good knowledge of the performance, technology and operation of rotating machinery.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
recognize the different types of rotating machinery and their main applications,
explain operating principles and key performances of these equipment,
describe the technology of the rotating machinery and the main operating constraints.
PREREQUISITE
No prerequisites for this course.
Agenda
PUMPS 1.75 d
Different types of pumps, applications in the process industry.
Operating principle and technology of positive displacement pumps.
Performance curves of a centrifugal pump: head, efficiency, absorbed power, NPSH.
Technology of centrifugal pumps, different layouts.
Mechanical seals: different arrangements, related ancillary systems.
Operating limits: cavitation, hammer shock, priming issues, case of 2 pumps running together.
Start-up and operation monitoring: specific case of hot pumps, LPG pumps, vacuum pumps.
Troubleshooting and common failures. Safety and prevention.
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Description of different type of compressors: horizontal/radial split casing centrifugal compressors, axial
compressors, integrated gear compressors
Technology of main components and ancillaries.
Pressure increase process for a compressor stage. Performance curves, influence of suction conditions
and gas composition.
Operating window: low and high speed limits, stonewall, surge, typical anti surge protection systems.
Flow control: throttling valve, speed variation, inlet guide vanes. Specific precautions for start-up.
Troubleshooting. Safety.
TURBINES 1.00 d
Description of different turbines, different families, standard applications.
Steam turbines, gas turbines, turbo-expanders.
Operating principle, classification and technology: exhaust conditions, expansion process through the
machine.
Operation: start-up and performance monitoring. Speed control, safety devices.