This training course is suitable to those who wish to update themselves on mechanical equipment including pump and compressor technology, judge the suitability of different types of pumps and compressors, drive equipment and associated components for their needs, and learn how to operate and maintain them for the benefit of their organizations.
This training course is suitable for a wide range of Technical professionals but will greatly benefit:
Professionals in Maintenance, Engineering, and Production
Those with little or no prior formal background who function as Managers, Planners, Inspectors, Designers, Researchers, Investors or Procurers
Those who are or will become involved at any stage in project applications and applicable maintenance technologies
Duration
5 Days
Programme Overview
This Mechanical Equipment training course will provide a comprehensive understanding of equipment operating characteristics. It will introduce delegates to essential types of mechanical equipment, including positive displacement and dynamic pumps and compressors, motors and drives and their associated systems and components. The applications of these equipments will be discussed along with their suitability for different operational duties and selection criteria. In addition, the seminar will focus on associated equipment including packing, mechanical sealing systems, bearings and valves.
This training course will focus on maximising the efficiency, reliability, and longevity of this equipment by providing a thorough understanding of the characteristics, common problems, condition monitoring and maintenance criteria related to machinery and equipment operation.
This training course will feature:
Pumps and pumping systems
Compressors and compression systems
Motors and Variable Speed Drives
Discussion of associated equipment such as mechanical seal design, bearings, & valves
Condition monitoring and Predictive Maintenance techniques
Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
Identify the different types of pumps & compressors, & learn about selection, operation & maintenance strategies
Operate pumps & compressors as close as possible to the design efficiency & monitor their availability & reliability
Identify & learn about associated components such as mechanical seals & bearings & identify their failure mechanisms
Condition, monitor and troubleshoot pump and compressor problems
Specify, operate and maintain fluid movers (Motors) and drivers (Variable Speed Drives)
Methodology
This training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes workshop principles with formal lectures, Videos and animations, question & answer sessions, case studies and interactive worked examples. Relevant case studies will be provided to illustrate the application of each tool in an operations environment. There will be ample opportunities for discussion and sharing.
Course Outline
Day One: Pumps and Pumping Systems
Pump categories and selection - dynamic and positive displacement
Pump Theory of Operation - governing fluid laws and performance curves
Dynamic Pumps - centrifugal, axial, mixed flow
General Performance Characteristics - cavitations, net positive suction head
