PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Ref No: ME 112 Program Name: Compressor Troubleshooting & Fault Diagnosis
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05 Feb 2024 | 09 Feb 2024 | Dubai, UAE | $ 4,750 | Registration Closed |
06 May 2024 | 10 May 2024 | Istanbul, TR | $ 5,750 | Registration Closed |
07 Oct 2024 | 11 Oct 2024 | Dubai, UAE | $ 4,750 | |
03 Feb 2025 | 07 Feb 2025 | Dubai, UAE | $ 4,750 | |
12 May 2025 | 16 May 2025 | Istanbul, TR | $ 4,750 | |
06 Oct 2025 | 10 Oct 2025 | Dubai, UAE | $ 4,750 |
PROGRAM DETAILS
Program Overview
This course will focus on the working principle and classifications of compressors, the components of each type, the application of each of them in the plant. The course will focus on the compressors operation and operational problems, and the required maintenance. This course offers a firm understanding of the selection, troubleshooting and fault diagnoses of compressors and its supporting systems.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course the participant should be able to:
- Define the working principle of the compressors, the application, and the compressor classification.
- Define the working principle of each type of compressors, and the components of each.
- Describe the operational problems that could happen in compressor (positive displacement and roto-dynamic compressors) during operation.
- Identify the causes of the defects.
- List the possible corrective actions concerning the defect.
- Describe the required maintenance for each type.
- Describe the checks and inspections performed during compressor overhauling.
- Get to know methods for troubleshooting.
Who should attend?
This course is intended for Maintenance and Operation Engineers, Maintenance and Operation Supervisors, Operation Supervisors and Senior Technicians. The course will also benefit anyone who expects to become involved in any stage in project applications.
Course Outlines
Day 1
The function of compressors in the plant.
- Classification of compressors: Dynamic and positive displacement compressors.
- Classification of dynamic compressors and the working principle of each type.
- Centrifugal compressor components and their functions.
- Axial flow compressor components and their function.
- Surge and surge control systems.
- Flow control in case of axial flow and centrifugal compressors
- Compressor prime-movers.
- Operation and maintenance problems of centrifugal compressors.
- Operation and maintenance problems of axial flow compressors.
Day 2
Positive displacement compressors: How it works? Classification.
- The reciprocating compressor
- Principle of operation and the compressor component
- Multi-stage compressors
- Compressor operation and maintenance
Screw compressors
- Principle of operation and the compressor components
- Compressor operation and maintenance
- The compressor selection for specific application, the required information to order new compressor for certain application
Day 2
Centrifugal Compressors Operation
- Compressors material selecting and testing
- Compressors start-up and testing
- Minimum flow protection
- Compressor capacity control
Centrifugal Compressor Maintenance
- Mechanical seals
- Couplings and Alignment
- Causes of failure
- Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Effect of fouling
- Overhaul Philosophy
Reciprocating Compressors
- Types of Reciprocating compressors
- Valves and unloaders
- Fixtures
- Piston and rings
- Piston rod packing
- Capacity control
- Overhaul of reciprocating compressors
- Effect of Gas Quality on operation
Day 3
Maintenance Concepts & Control
- Maintenance Theories and Strategies
- Breakdown, Preventive & Proactive Strategies
- Detection, Analysis, Correction & Verification, RCA
Troubleshooting & Fault Diagnosis
- General Issues and Problem Diagnosis
- Condition monitoring, vibration, thermo-graphy, oil analysis, ultrasound
- Performance monitoring
- Bearing types & selection
Day 4
Failure Analysis
- Fatigue and fracture
- Corrosion & Material loss mechanisms
- Trouble Shooting & Predictive Maintenance
Vibration Analysis
- Vibration concepts
- On-line/Off-line monitoring
- Frequency analysis
- Enveloping/Demodulation
Specific Fault Diagnosis
- Diagnosis of Rotating Unbalance
- What is rotating unbalance? Causes
- Types of Unbalanced = Single plane, Couple & Dynamic
- Diagnosis of unbalance
- Eccentricity of rotating components
- Forces associated with unbalance
- Types of balancing & balancing machines
- Recommend vibration and balance tolerance
Day 5
Diagnosing Misalignment
- Different types misalignment = Parallel (offset), Angular, Combined
- Diagnosis and Repair
- Alignment techniques
Diagnosis of Gear problems
Different types of Gears
Gear Mesh Frequencies
Misalignment/Eccentricity of gears
Diagnosis Mechanical looseness problems
Diagnosing Bearing Problems (Fluid Film & Rotating Element)
Life of Bearings, Failure Modes – Diagnosis & Repair
Examples of Failed Bearings, How bearings fail
Inspection & Monitoring
Case studies