Rotating Equipment

Course outlines

Instructor
Eng. Ehab Abowarda
Duration
5 days
Overview
This course aims to provide the participants with a comprehensive knowledge of
different types of pumps, fans, compressors, and associated equipment, such as bearings,
seals, filters, separators with emphasis on physical principles and clear technical
reasoning.
Objectives
To provide participants with the means to properly operate and support the rotating
equipment in a way based on the good acquaintance with the modern technologies
applied in this field, forecasting break downs are inclusive.
Learning outcomes/ competencies
Upon completion of the course, the participant will have the knowledge and skills
related to different types of rotating equipment, being able to:-
1. Understand pumps and compressors technology and performance.
2. Develop attendees’ skills and capabilities in operating different types of
rotating equipment.
3. Interpret the function of each machine component.
4. Implement startup and shutdown procedures of each machine
5. Build a maintenance program based on modern maintenance strategies and
techniques
6. Improve the ability of the participants to maintenance and troubleshoot via
industrial case studies
7. Gain more skills in effectively and safely execute maintenance

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Who should attend
• Maintenance Technicians/Operators/Senior Operators/Engineers and all those
who are responsible to handle rotating equipment operation and maintenance.
Training Methodology
The course is highly interactive. Utilizing PowerPoint presentations, case studies,
group discussions and workshops.

Course topics

Day One
Pre Course Test
Module 1 – Introduction to fluid mechanics
Upon successful completion of this Learning Outcome Guide, trainee will be able to
master the definition of fluid and differentiate between gases and liquid properties.
o Definition and classification of fluid
o Characteristic of fluid
o Fundamental laws of gas and liquid.
Module 2 – Fluid movers
o Types of pumps and its application
o Types of compressors, fans, and blowers and its application
o Types of special effect fluid movers (jet, ejectors) and its application
o Pumping and compression methods.
o Pumps or compressors selection according to the operating conditions.

Day Two
Module 3 – Pumps types and components
o Pumps for different applications (Roto-dynamic and positive
displacement)
o Positive pumps and its components, pumping method, applications.
o Centrifugal pump construction and function of each component.
Module 4 – Compressors types and components
o Positive displacement compressors types and there construction.
o Roto-dynamic (centrifugal and axial) compressors and there construction.

Day Three
Module 5 – Auxiliary systems
o Function and operation of lube oil system.
o Sealing system
o Cooling system.
o Protection devices.
Module 6 – Pumps performance and operation

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 o Characteristic and system curves.
o Head capacity curve and operating point
o Measure and control the flow rate
o Effect of pump speed, impeller diameter, and operating condition.
o Startup and shut down procedures
o Series and parallel connection operation.
o Minimum flow and off-design conditions

Day Four
Module 7 – Compressors performance and operation
o Characteristic curves.
o Centrifugal and axial compressors operation problems (surge, stall, chock)
o Reciprocating compressor P-V diagram, and valve behavior.
o Capacity control for different compressor and blower types.
o Start up and loading procedures for different types.
Module 8 – Pumps maintenance and troubleshooting
o PM program
o PDM program and monitoring techniques.
o Disassembly and reassembly procedures.
o Coupling and alignment.
o Complete pump overhaul
o Troubleshooting major problems and failure analysis
o Spare parts

Day Five
Module 9 – Compressors, fans, and blowers maintenance and troubleshooting
o Centrifugal compressor PM &PDM program
o Piston reciprocating compressor PM & PDM program
o Fans and blowers PM & PDM program
o Compressors parts inspection and clearances measurement
o Overhaul and repair of reciprocating compressors.
o Overhaul and repair of centrifugal compressors.
o Troubleshooting compressors problems.
o Failed parts failure analysis
Case Studies
o Misalignment Problems
o Bearing failures
o Mechanical seals failures
o Unbalance problems
o Thrust bearing balancing system failures
Post Course Test

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