Start Date : 23 Feb ,2025
End Date : 27 Feb ,2025
Duration : 5 Days
Overview:
Compressors' operation and maintenance together with the troubleshooting mechanism is one of the major articles in most parts of industry. The obeyed techniques are varied from one place to another. As a result, these points are to be discussed in details.
Course Objectives:
The course aims at performing the standard maintenance strategies and associated steps in the right time. The inspection will be divided into daily, monthly, semi-annual and annual inspection. The inspection will be divided into several intervals with associated activities. The complete compressor overhaul will be also discussed with a great emphasis on the major repair if any.
Course Content:
An introduction to compressors
Compressor classification and different types
Centrifugal compressors, main features and main components
Rotor inspection and measurements
Shaft inspection and associated systems
Belts, pulley and ways of maintenance
Gear and couplings maintenance
Bearing and lubrication systems
Coolers and the associated compressor components.
Compressor seals
Bearing types
Bearing and methods and frequency of repair
Intake housing inspection and maintenance
Reciprocating compressor
Oil type and properties
Lubrication methods
Maintenance of ports and valves
Seal and associate devices
Screw compressor
Oil filters and ways of inspection
Intake filters
Labyrinth seals
Oil levels
Recording of failure and failure modes FMEA (Risk Priority Number) RPN
Surge prevention systems
Main compressor overhaul
Components to be inspected
Cleaning methods
Maintenance vs repair issues
Replacement components and interval
Case studies
Targeted Audience:
Mechanical, operation & maintenance engineers and qualified technicians.
