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Why Choose Mechanical Equipment: Compressors, Pumps, Seals, Motors and Variable - Speed Drives Training Course?

The Mechanical Equipment: Compressors, Pumps, Seals, Motors and Variable-Speed Drives Training Course offers a thorough understanding of the operating characteristics of essential mechanical equipment. This course will guide you through the complexities of pumps, compressors, motors, and drives, as well as their associated systems and components. Delegates will learn to assess the suitability of various types of mechanical equipment for specific operational tasks, including understanding selection criteria and applications.

This training will also provide an in-depth focus on associated equipment, such as mechanical seals, bearings, and valves, helping you to better understand how these components contribute to the overall reliability and performance of machinery. Through this course, participants will not only gain essential knowledge about equipment functionality but also learn how to maximize its efficiency, reliability, and lifespan by applying best practices in maintenance and condition monitoring.

The course covers core areas like pumps and pumping systems, compressors and compression systems, motors, and variable-speed drives. By focusing on maximizing operational efficiency and reliability, this training ensures that participants can make informed decisions and manage mechanical equipment systems effectively.

What are the Goals?

By the end of this Mechanical Equipment: Compressors, Pumps, Seals, Motors and Variable-Speed Drives Training Course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify different types of pumps and compressors and learn about effective selection, operation, and maintenance strategies.
  • Operate pumps and compressors efficiently, ensuring they are working close to their design efficiency while monitoring reliability and availability.
  • Recognize associated components such as mechanical seals, bearings, and learn their failure mechanisms.
  • Apply condition monitoring techniques and troubleshoot common issues in pumps and compressors.
  • Specify, operate, and maintain motors and variable-speed drives, ensuring optimal performance.

Who is this Training Course for?

This Mechanical Equipment Training Course is designed for professionals seeking to update or enhance their knowledge on mechanical equipment, particularly pumps, compressors, motors, and drives. It is ideal for individuals who want to understand the selection, operation, and maintenance of various mechanical systems for improved performance and reliability.

The course is beneficial for:

  • Maintenance, Engineering, and Production Professionals
  • Managers, Planners, Inspectors, Designers, Researchers, Investors, or Procurers with minimal formal background
  • Individuals involved in project applications and maintenance technologies
  • Technicians and engineers who want to advance their understanding of mechanical equipment systems

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This Mechanical Equipment: Compressors, Pumps, Seals, Motors and Variable-Speed Drives Training Course is designed using a variety of proven adult learning techniques to maximize engagement and knowledge retention. The course includes a blend of lectures, workshops, videos, animations, and interactive case studies. Participants will also have opportunities to ask questions, share insights, and discuss challenges in the workplace.

Key elements of course delivery include:

  • Formal Lectures and Presentations
  • Interactive Workshops and Case Studies
  • Videos and Animations for Visual Learning
  • Question & Answer Sessions to Enhance Understanding
  • Practical Worked Examples to Illustrate Real-World Applications

The Course Content

  • Pump categories and selection - Dynamic and positive displacement
  • Pump Theory of Operation - Governing fluid laws and performance curves
  • Dynamic Pumps - Centrifugal, axial, mixed flow
  • General Performance Characteristics - Cavitations, net positive suction head
  • Positive Displacement Pumps - Reciprocating, rotary
  • Engineering of System Requirements - Fluid type, system head curves
  • Positive Displacement Compressors - Reciprocating and rotary
  • Dynamic Compressors - Centrifugal, axial, mixed flow
  • Compressor Operation - Gas laws, operation curves
  • Compressor Performance Measurement and sizing
  • Compressor Equipment
  • Surging and Choking
  • Characteristics and Operation of AC Induction Motors
  • Starting and Speed Control of AC induction motors
  • Speed control methods of AC Motors
  • Construction, Enclosures and cooling methods of AC Motors
  • Basic principles of AC Variable-Speed Drives (VSD's)
  • Electromagnetic Interferences, Cable Details and Filtering
  • Types of maintenance
  • Factors affecting pump, compressor and motor maintenance
  • Vibration Analysis and Condition Monitoring
  • Electrical Signature Condition Monitoring
  • Thermal Imaging condition monitoring
  • Oil Analysis
  • Mechanical Seals
  • Bearings
  • Faults associated with bearings and mechanical seals
  • Lubrication
  • Control Valves
  • Examples

Certificate

  • AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course

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