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PUMPS AND COMPRESSORS: DESIGN, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Location

Dubai, UAE

Date

From Date: 16-Jun-2025
To Date: 20-Jun-2025

Duration

5 days

Language

ENGLISH

Discipline

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Introduction

Pumps and compressors find extensive use in petrochemical process plants, water circulation systems, A/C and heating systems, and many other applications. Keeping these machines running with the least troubles and shutdown decreases the downtime of the whole system. Right machine selection appropriate to the right application, right machine operation, effective maintenance programs, reliable monitoring system, and skilled personnel capable of doing the right troubleshooting are essential requirements for prolonging machine life. All the above can be achieved via a deeper understanding of the machine’s construction and tolerances, the limits and constraints on their operation, and the more effective controlling methods.

This course will offer the opportunity to learn more about pumps and compressors, their design, construction, operation, performance curves, control troubleshooting, and maintenance. During the course, participant’s discussion, comments, and bringing up their problems are welcomed and encouraged. Short tests on the course material will be performed to examine the degree of delivering the right quality of the presented material.

Objective

Review the basics of Pumps and Compressors
Learn how the performance curves of Pumps and Compressors are measured and calculated
Use the similarity laws to calculate the Pumps/Compressors' performance at different speeds and rotor size
Learn methods of troubleshooting and maintaining Pumps/ Compressors
Highlight the importance of the related international codes and standards

Audience

Supervisors, Engineers & Facility/Utility engineers, Technicians, Operating Personnel, or anyone who requires a working level of knowledge of pumps & compressors.

Content

Day 1: Fundamentals of Pumps and Compressors

Introduction to Fluid Mechanics
- Basic principles of fluid dynamics
- Overview of liquids vs. gases
Types of Pumps
- Centrifugal and positive displacement pumps
- Specialty pumps and their applications

Day 2: Pump Design and Operation

Pump Design Principles
- Hydraulic design and material selection
Operating Characteristics
- Pump curves, efficiency, and head calculations

Day 3: Compressors: Types and Operation

Introduction to Compressors
- Positive displacement vs. dynamic compressors
Compressor Design and Thermodynamics
- Key design considerations and performance metrics

Day 4: Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Maintenance Strategies
- Predictive vs. preventive maintenance techniques
Troubleshooting Common Issues
- Pumps: cavitation, leakage, vibration
- Compressors: overheating, pressure problems, noise

Day 5: Practical Applications and Review

Case Studies
- Real-world applications and lessons learned
Hands-On Troubleshooting and Review
- Practical exercises and final assessment
- Q&A session to clarify concepts

Certificate

Define Management Consultancy & Training Certificate of course completion will be issued to all attendees.

Methodology

A highly interactive combination of lectures and discussion sessions will be managed to maximize the amount and quality of information and knowledge transfer. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. You will also be encouraged to raise your questions and to share in the development of the right answers using your analysis and experiences. Tests of the multiple-choice type will be made available daily to examine the effectiveness of delivering the course.

Very useful Course Materials will be given.

30% Lectures
30% Workshops and work presentation
20% Group Work& Practical Exercises
20% Videos& General Discussions

Course Details