Mechanical Aspects of Centrifugal Compressor

(5 Days)

SUITABLE FOR:

Chemical, mechanical, instrumentation and process engineers, process plant operation and supervisory staff.

 

SUMMARY:

  • Compressor principles and thermodynamics
  • Performance curves - fixed and variable speed
  • Process condition changesCapacity / performance control
  • Surge
  • Anti-surge control
  • Complex anti-surge control
  • Case Study
  • Performance testing
  • Compressor protection on tripStart-up
  • Compressor efficiency
  • Load Balancing

OBJECTIVES:

By the end of the course, delegates will:

1)Understand some of the criteria for selecting a compressor for a given set of design conditions.

2)Be able to set up and tune simple anti- surge control systems.

3)Be able to explore the safe and efficient operation of a compression system, using a dynamic simulation model.

 

 

FEE: £1650
Excluding accommodation and meals.

LOCATIONS: DATES:
Doha May 23 – 27, 2010
Dubai May 30 – June 03 , 2010
Doha November 07 – 11, 2010
Dubai December 12 – 16 , 2010

COURSE PRESENTERS:

Dr. Andrew Heyes Ph.D., M.Sc., B.Eng.

Academic & Professional Qualifications

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
MSc in Mechanical Engineering
B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering, University of Manchester, UK.
Corporate Member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers
Registered Chartered Engineer
Member of the Energy Transfer and Thermofluid Mechanics Committee

1995 - Present: Lecturer, Imperial College of Science & Technology
1992 - 1995: Rolls Royce Plc, as Advanced Technologist
1985 - 1989: British Aerospace - Military Aircraft Division.

Trevor Pickering
Trevor is a professional Mechanical Engineer with a solid background in process operations, gas production and maintenance.Trevor has over 35 years experience and has worked with the following organisations;

1997 - 1999: Training Instructor Shell Expro Training Centre
1980 - 1997: Operations and Maintenance Supervisor Shell Expro, Aberdeen
1979 -1980: Gas Turbines/Mechanical Engineer Saudi Aramco
1973 - 1979: Overall Maintenance Engineer CEGB West Burton Power Station
1968 - 1973: Mechanical/Maintenance Engineering Inspector Ruston & Hornsby, Lincoln
1959 - 1968: Machine Tool Fitter Allen Gynnes Pumps Manufacturers

 

 

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