Inspect and Evaluate Performance Rotating Equipment fundamental
This course is designed to provide participants with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to inspect and evaluate the performance of rotating equipment used in various industrial applications. The course covers essential concepts, methodologies, and best practices to ensure the reliability, efficiency, and safety of rotating equipment.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand Rotating Equipment: Gain a thorough understanding of different types of rotating equipment, their components, and operating principles.
- Inspection Techniques: Learn various techniques and methods for inspecting rotating equipment to identify defects and ensure optimal performance.
- Performance Evaluation: Develop skills to evaluate the performance of rotating equipment and implement corrective actions to enhance efficiency and reliability.
- Maintenance Practices: Understand maintenance strategies and practices to extend the lifespan of rotating equipment.
- Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve common issues associated with rotating equipment.
- Safety and Compliance: Recognize the importance of safety standards and regulatory compliance in the inspection and maintenance of rotating equipment.
Maintenance engineers and technicians, Mechanical engineers, Operations supervisors
This interactive training course includes the following training methodologies as a percentage of total tuition hours :
- Lectures
- Workshops, work presentations ,
- Group Work in case study & Practical Exercises.
- Videos and general discussions
- Pre-Test and Post Test
Course Outline
Introduction to Rotating Equipment
- Definition of rotating equipment
- Classifications of rotating equipment
- Compressors types, classification and applications.
- Basic Working Principles & Operational Considerations
- Pumps types, classification and applications.
- Basic Working Principles & Operational Considerations
- Turbines Types, classification and application.
Importance of Condition Monitoring.
- Types of Condition Monitoring.
On line, routine and remote
- Types Of Predictive Measurements
- Why Condition Monitoring? and Its Role in Plant Integrity Maintenance
- Impact of Poor Condition Monitoring on Equipment Lifespan & Plant Safety.
Machinery vital Parts to be monitored
- Identification & Function of Key Components of Rotating Equipment
- Equipment shaft :-
- Types , location & function
- Condition monitoring and inspect (speed, run out, vibration & alignment).
- Equipment Bearings :
- Types , location & function
- Condition monitoring and inspect (lubrication, vibration, temperature).
- Equipment coupling :
- Types , location & function
- Condition monitoring and inspection (Alignment & unbalance).
Machinery vital Parts to be monitored con,
- Sealing system:
- Types , location & function
- Condition monitoring and inspection (leak, flushing & temperature).
- Impellers:
- Types , location & function
- Condition monitoring and inspection: (cavitation, corrosion, unbalance & vibration).
- Lube oil system:
- Types , location & function
- Condition monitoring and inspection: leak, pressure, analysis & temperature.
Machinery main operation condition to be monitored & controlled
- Sealing systems for machinery (Dry gas seal & Mechanical seal).
- Machine operating parameters 🙁 flow rate, loud, pressures, temperature,.)
Pump cavitation, Surge of centrifugal compressors,
- Lubrication system (operating parameters)
- Case study pump cavitation poor condition monitoring.
Basic Tools & Instruments used in Condition Monitoring
- Introduction to Common Tools Used in the oil & gas field.
- Understanding the Principle Behind Each Tool & Its Application.
- Conditions to be measured and inspected in rotating equipment.
- Testing Methods for Pumps and Compressors (Features and sensors).
Detailed Study of Monitoring Instruments
- Vibration Analysis Tools
- Thermography Cameras
- Ultrasonic Detection Instruments
- Oil Analysis Equipment.
- Case study
Routine Inspection vs. Advanced Monitoring Techniques
- Differentiating Between Regular Checks & Detailed Evaluations
- Importance of Routine Checks for Early Detection
Advanced Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance
- Principles of condition monitoring and predictive maintenance for rotating equipment
- Use of state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment
- Thermography, oil analysis, and wear debris analysis
- Developing predictive maintenance schedules
- Group exercise: Setting up a condition monitoring program
- Case study multistage pump tripped due lake of routine inspection
Key Parameters to be captured during Routine Inspection
- Critical Indicators of Equipment Health
- Interpreting the Data: What’s Normal & What’s Alarming?
Responding to Abnormal Conditions
- Identification of Abnormalities
- Immediate Steps to be Taken when Abnormalities are Observed
- Role of Emergency Procedures & Safety Protocols.
- Case study
Documentation & Record Keeping
- Importance of Maintaining Inspection Logs
- Using Records for Predictive Maintenance & Analysis
Standards in Condition Monitoring
- Introduction to Global & Industry-Specific Standards
- Importance of Adhering to these Standards