Objectives
- This program will provide the skills and practical knowledge to identify the pumps and compressor in general service. It will also cover the main problems associated with wear and tear and minimizing down times along with lubrication requirements.
- This program is designed to assist engineers and technicians in identifying the various pumps and compressors they will be expected to handle. It will detail how to conduct scheduled maintenance and how to replace parts and troubleshooting methods based on manufacturing and practical experiences.
Outlines
Day 1: PUMPS & COMPRESSORS
Day Topics:
- Pump Operation and Troubleshooting
- Centrifugal Pumps
- Single stage
- Multi-stage
- Pump video
- Case study
- assignment
Day 2: PUMPS & COMPRESSORS
Day Topics:
- Positive Displacement Pumps
- Rotary - Pumps
- Reciprocating Pump arrangement
- Head
- FRICTION HEAD
- Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH)
- PD video
- Case study
- assignment
Day 3: PUMPS & COMPRESSORS
Day Topics:
- Cavitation
- Affinity laws
- Corrosion
- Two basic kinds of seals
- Pump maintenance video
- Case study
Day 4: PUMPS & COMPRESSORS
Day Topics:
- Fluid Flow
- Packing lubrication
- Bearing Types
- Viscosity Index
- Centrifugal Pump Troubleshooting
- Major Components of Compressors
- How Compressors Work
- Compressor video
- Case study
Day 5: PUMPS & COMPRESSORS
Day Topics:
- Operating Compressors
- Maintaining Compressors
- Compressor maintenance video
Who Should Attend
- Engineers and Technicians involved with maintenance programs and are responsible for day to day servicing and operational efficiency.
- Also plant and maintenance engineers, process engineers and maintenance managers. May also be invaluable to supervisors who are involved in pumps and compressor maintenance schedules