This course is intended for graduates (or soon to be), designers, freelancers, technicians and engineers involved in: calculation, design, selection, manufacturing, safety, quality and maintenance of systems and equipment in industrial processes.
Previous knowledge of this subject is not required to attend to the course.

The main objective of this course is to transfer to participants the theoretical and practical skills required in projects, obtained from experience and sound engineering practices.

Understand the basic principles of each equipment
Familiarization with design parameters
Fully understand the configuration and components of the equipment
Comprehend the operation data and criteria
Recognize all type of drivers
Control & auxiliary systems understanding
Applicable international standards & specifications
Know the main manufacturers for each type of equipment

Hands-on course
Study notes
Classroom case studies
Standards and Specifications
Real Cases
Reference documentation
Best practices and lessons learned

Introduction to Rotating Equipment

Compression. Compressible fluids, gas transport, compressor types and applications

Reciprocating Compressors
Performance basics. P-V ideal diagram
Operation, P-V real diagram
Components, configuration, and design
Drivers, auxiliary and control systems
Specifications, applicable industry standards, OEMs

Centrifugal Compressors
Energy conversion. Operating principles.
Components, configuration, and design
Performance, Q-H Curves, Surge, Drivers
Auxiliary and control systems, compressor packages
Specifications, applicable industry standards, OEMs

Centrifugal Pumps
Non-compressible fluids. Design parameters
Performance curves, NPSH, Series Vs. Parallel
Centrifugal pump types, components and parts
Applications, specifications, industry standards, OEMs

Steam Turbines
Steam flows. Principles of operation
Work cycle, single stage Vs. multi stage
Components, configuration, Impulse Vs. Reaction
Industry applications of steam turbines

Gas Turbines
Brayton cycle. Principles of operation
Components, configuration, Aeros Vs. Industrials
Evolution, double/triple shaft, dual fuel, applications
Gas turbine package. Auxiliary systems

Centrifugal pump selection using online software
Centrifugal compressor hand calculation and software verification
Reciprocating compressor selection: number of stages, driver, and configuration using specific software
Power calculation on a steam turbine
Gas turbine configuration for mechanical drive and power generation applications