Hooman Farnejad, Marathon Oil
Optimization and Troubleshooting of Compressors
This intensive five-day, hands-on course uses dynamic simulation models of compression systems running on PC’s, to give a practical introduction to control, operation and troubleshooting of Centrifugal and Reciprocating Gas Compressors.
The two key issues which will be addressed for existing compression plants are; how to maximise throughput, and how to minimise downtime. There will be a strong emphasis on the troubleshooting and optimisation of existing compressor operations and the use of various techniques to analyse performance. These techniques will be supported by specially developed check-lists which will cover all the key troubleshooting activities. A large part of the course will be workshop sessions. The sessions will allow participants to try and apply the troubleshooting and optimisation techniques learnt to actual examples.
Suitable for: engineers and operations personnel with little or no prior knowledge of dynamic simulation or gas compressors.
Key Topics Covered:
- Centrifugal & Reciprocating Compressors
- Reciprocating Compressor Operation
- Centrifugal Compressor Operation
- Centrifugal Compressor Control
- Centrifugal Compressor Anti-Surge Control
- Maintenance issues
- Troubleshooting and optimisation
