Rotating Equipment Engineering

Introduction

Develops understanding of rotating equipment critical to petroleum operations.

Objectives

• Understand rotating equipment operation
• Identify failure modes
• Support maintenance strategies
• Improve equipment reliability

Target Audience

Mechanical engineers

 maintenance engineers.

5-Day Scientific Program

Day 1: Rotating Equipment Overview

• Equipment classification
• Operating principles
• Performance parameters
• Reliability concepts

Day 2: Pumps

• Pump types
• Pump curves
• Cavitation
• Troubleshooting

Day 3: Compressors

• Compressor types
• Performance control
• Surge and stall
• Protection systems

Day 4: Turbines & Drivers

• Gas turbines
• Steam turbines
• Couplings
• Lubrication systems

Day 5: Maintenance & Reliability

• Condition monitoring
• Predictive maintenance
• Failure analysis
• Case studies