Course description
Basics of Rotating Mechanical Equipment - BRM - Virtual, Blended Course
This course provides an overview of mechanical rotating equipment. The focus is on equipment selection of pumps, compressors and drivers and their integration into the process scheme and control strategy in upstream and midstream oil and gas facilities. Compressor and pump sizing is addressed as well as sizing of drivers including engines, electric motors and turbines. Commissioning and installation are reviewed to ensure optimal equipment integrity and reliability for the life of the plant. The material of the course is applicable to field production facilities, pipelines, gas plants, and offshore systems.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
Facilities engineers, process engineers, senior operations personnel, field supervisors, and engineers who select, design, install, evaluate or operate gas processing plants and related facilities
Outcome / Qualification etc.
You will learn how to:
- Identify types of pumps and common applications in oil and gas processing
- Describe how a pump selection chart can be used to select pump type
- Explain the relationship between head and pressure
- Calculate the pump power requirement
- Describe the differences in performance characteristics of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps
- Describe cavitation
- Define NPSHR and NPSHA
- Explain the principle of operation of a single stage centrifugal pump and identify the main pump components
- Describe the system head curve and explain how it affects pump selection
- Explain the principle of operation of plunger pumps, common configurations and identify the main pump components
- Identify types of compressors and common applications in oil and gas processing facilities
- Describe how a compressor selection chart can be used to select compressor type
- Explain the relationship between compressor head and pressure
- Calculate the compressor power requirement
- Estimate the compressor discharge temperature
- Explain the principle of operation of a centrifugal compressor and identify the main compressor components
Training Course Content
- Pumps and Compressors Overview
- Reciprocating Engines, Electric Motor Drivers and Generators
- Gas and Steam Turbines
- Machinery Design, Materials and Subsystems
- Mechanical Equipment Inspection, Operation and Maintenance