Reciprocating Process Compressors General Description

• How the compressor operates and how it is integrated in a plant
• Components of a reciprocating compressor

Basic Principles of Operation Thermodynamics

• Ideal and real compression cycle
• Capacity and Power
• Multistage compression

Review of Compressor Components Cylinders:

• Single acting/double acting cylinders
• Main components/operating principle




Frame:

• Frame arrangements
• Key components/operating principles

Lube Oil and Cooling Systems Frame Oil System:

• Operating principles
• Description/features of components
• Instrumentation




Cylinder Oil System:

• Operating principles
• Review of possible arrangements
• Control/instrumentation

Compressor Cooling:

• Cooling solutions
• System components
• Control/instrumentation

Startup/Stop Sequences

• Minimum requirements to safely start and stop the unit
• Special sequences to meet process requirements

Main Parameters During Compressor Operation

• Data acquisition systems and analysis
• Run-out and rod-drop

Pulsation and Vibration

• Wave propagation
• Pressure pulsation
• Gas capacity pulsation
• Vibrations

Maintenance Overview

• Corrective maintenance
• Preventive maintenance
• Predictive maintenance

Diagnostics and Maintenance

• List of parameters for optimum diagnostics
• Troubleshooting
• Maintenance planning from diagnostic results
• Routine maintenance and inspection

Compressor modifications

• Up-dating and up-rating (capacity control; valve losses and pocket factors

How to use the Unit Service Manuals

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