This course covers the technical aspects of pumps and compressors, focusing on design, specification, and troubleshooting. Engineers will learn about different types of pumps and compressors, understand process requirements, and delve into specific elements like shaft sealing, seal flushing systems, series vs. parallel operations, and viscosity corrections. The course also distinguishes compressors from blowers and fans, helping engineers accurately calculate suction and discharge conditions.

Engineers, including chemical and mechanical engineers, process design engineers, process engineers, and any technical personnel dealing with pumps and compressors.

Day 1

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Register

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
I. Pumps

• Types and Selection: Centrifugal vs. Positive Displacement
• Design and Process Requirements
  • Flow rate, differential head, discharge pressure, NPSH-available

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch Break

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

• Centrifugal Pumps
  • Pump performance curve, series vs. parallel operations
  • Motor power, NPSH-required, affinity laws
• Reciprocating Pumps
  • Performance curve, pulsation suppression
• Rotary Pumps
  • Flow pulsation, P&ID requirements

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Day 2

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Register

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
II. Compressors

• Types and Selection: Centrifugal vs. Positive Displacement
• Process Requirements: Polytropic head, design pressure
• Centrifugal Compressors: Performance curve, anti-surge control
• Reciprocating Compressors: Capacity control, pulsation suppression

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch Break

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

• Blowers and Fans
  • Types, fan laws
• Compressor P&ID Preparations
  • Supplementary equipment, instrumentation, safeguarding systems