Course Description
Centrifugal compressors are a sub-class of dynamic axisymmetric work-absorbing turbomachinery. In a centrifugal compressor, energy is transferred from a set of rotating impeller blades to the gas. It is also called sometimes radial compressors because the gas flow is radial and the energy transfer happens as a result of the change in the centrifugal forces. In this course you will study the major components of a centrifugal compressor and understand how to design, operate and maintain them.
Course Objectives
- Understanding the theory of operation as applied to compressors and turbines
- Quantifying equipment condition within the correct measures
- Identifying and specifying new compressor and turbine plant
- Learning how to maintain and optimize the equipment
Who Should Attend?
- Anyone working in the fields of maintenance, engineering and production
- Technicians
- Operators
- Supervisors
- Engineers
Course Details/Schedule
- Theory of operation
- Compression and expansion fundamentals
- Compression and expansion mechanisms
- Components of a simple centrifugal compressor
- Multi and single stage centrifugal compressors
- Applications
- Compressor and Turbine Performance
- Surge
- Stonewall
- Capacity control
- Commissioning
- Steam turbines
- Types
- Principle of operation and design
- Turbine efficiency
- Control Systems
- Safety devices
- Steam turbines operation and maintenance
- Speed regulation
- Bearings & Seals
- Rotor, journal and thrust bearings
- Rotor Dynamics
- Typical mechanical incidents
- Thermodynamics of steam turbines
- Engineering Aspects
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- Marine propulsion
- Locomotives
- Testing
