TRAINING PUMPS AND COMPRESSORS PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE & DIAGNOSTICS

TRAINING PUMPS AND COMPRESSORS PROGRAM

TRAINING TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSTIC METHODS

Introduction

Pumps and compressors are generally critical machines in any production process, and hence it is vital that maintenance is most effective for these units. This course aims to provide delegates with a comprehensive understanding of how to use a combined predictive and preventive maintenance approach to achieve maximum reliability and greatest understanding of any deterioration that may occur.

Who Should Attend

Engineers, supervisory and technical staff involved in the monitoring, predictive maintenance and diagnostics of pumps and compressors.

Program Objectives

The program assumes familiarity with the design and construction of pumps and compressors. From this starting point it adopts an analytical approach to understanding the failure of all types of pumps and compressors.

From a component-by-component perspective, the program investigates the root causes of failure, and relates these to operating conditions and process parameters. Design, installation, lubrication and wear related failure mechanisms are identified and a detailed understanding of the troubleshooting and diagnostic methods needed to detect and identify these is developed.

The program provides participants with the knowledge needed to be effective in the inspection, monitoring and diagnostics of pumps and compressors, with emphasis placed upon the importance of a combined condition monitoring and strip-down inspection approach to maintenance.

Training Methodology

The program is delivered in a combination of lecture style and computer-based training. In addition, a significant amount of time is set aside for small working group activity when addressing case study problems. Extensive use is made of case study material to underline the key aspects of the course and to give the delegates exposure to current best practice.

PUMPS AND COMPRESSORS PROGRAM OUTLINE

DAY –1

Friction, lubrication and wear mechanisms.
Adhesive wear, abrasive wear, fatigue and fretting
Machinery life cycles
Mechanical issues, balancing and alignment
Statistical reliability analysis
DAY – 2

Reliability models
Root cause of, symptoms and detection mechanisms for imbalance
Root cause of, symptoms and detection mechanisms for looseness
Root cause of, symptoms and detection mechanisms for misalignment
Root cause of, symptoms and detection mechanisms for gear problems
Root cause of, symptoms and detection mechanisms for bearing problems
Cavitation, causes and prevention
DAY –3

Anti-friction bearings: types, lifetime, mounting, applications, related problems
Plain and pad bearings, thrust bearings: operation, maintenance, incidents
Mechanical seals, types, operation, related problems
Other seals for positive displacement pumps and reciprocating compressors
Performing a balance
DAY –4

Vibration monitoring
Overall and spectral measurements
Vibration limits
Introduction to spectrum analysis
Lubricant monitoring
Shape, size, amount, chemical composition of debris
Analytical techniques
DAY –5

The role of condition monitoring in pumps and compressor maintenance Diagnostic methods
Capabilities and limitations of condition monitoring, and the need for a combined approach
The importance of plant inspection
Measurement devices, and what to monitor and where