Powering Production: Rotating Equipment in Oil & Gas Facilities Training Course

Introduction

Rotating equipment forms the backbone of all oil and gas facilities, from upstream production platforms and pipelines to midstream gas processing plants and downstream refineries. Pumps, compressors, turbines, and fans are critical for moving fluids, increasing pressures, and generating power, directly impacting operational throughput, energy consumption, and overall plant reliability. The continuous and efficient operation of these highly engineered machines is paramount for maintaining production targets and ensuring the safety and profitability of complex industrial assets.

This intensive training course is meticulously designed to equip participants with a comprehensive and practical understanding of rotating equipment in oil and gas facilities. From exploring the fundamental principles of various machine types and their operational characteristics to mastering selection criteria, maintenance strategies, and troubleshooting techniques, you will gain the expertise to manage these vital assets effectively. This empowers you to enhance equipment reliability, reduce maintenance costs, optimize energy efficiency, and strategically contribute to the long-term operational excellence and safety of oil and gas operations.

Target Audience

  • Mechanical Engineers and Rotating Equipment Specialists.
  • Maintenance Managers and Supervisors.
  • Operations Managers and Supervisors.
  • Reliability Engineers and Asset Integrity Specialists.
  • Project Engineers involved in Equipment Selection/Installation.
  • Plant Technicians and Operators.
  • Procurement Professionals dealing with Rotating Equipment.
  • HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) Professionals.

Duration: 10 days

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the fundamental principles and types of rotating equipment in oil and gas facilities.
  • Grasp the operational characteristics and performance curves of pumps and compressors.
  • Analyze the design considerations and applications of gas and steam turbines.
  • Comprehend various maintenance strategies, including predictive and preventive maintenance.
  • Evaluate common rotating equipment problems and apply effective troubleshooting methodologies.
  • Develop practical skills in equipment selection, sizing, and performance monitoring.
  • Navigate relevant industry standards (e.g., API) for rotating equipment.
  • Formulate robust strategies for enhancing reliability, efficiency, and safety of rotating assets.

Course Content

  1. Introduction to Rotating Equipment in Oil & Gas
  • Importance of rotating equipment in the oil and gas value chain.
  • Classification of rotating equipment: pumps, compressors, turbines, fans.
  • Impact of rotating equipment reliability on production and profitability.
  • Overview of common applications in upstream, midstream, and downstream facilities.
  • Basic principles of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics relevant to rotating equipment.
  1. Centrifugal Pumps
  • Principles of operation: converting rotational energy to fluid energy.
  • Components of a centrifugal pump: impeller, casing, volute, seals, bearings.
  • Pump performance curves: head, flow, efficiency, NPSH.
  • Cavitation: causes, effects, and prevention.
  • Selection, sizing, and troubleshooting of centrifugal pumps.
  1. Positive Displacement Pumps
  • Principles of operation: trapping and displacing a fixed volume of fluid.
  • Types: reciprocating (piston, plunger, diaphragm), rotary (gear, screw, vane).
  • Applications: high pressure, viscous fluids, metering.
  • Performance characteristics and pulsation control.
  • Maintenance and troubleshooting of positive displacement pumps.
  1. Centrifugal Compressors
  • Principles of operation: increasing gas pressure by kinetic energy.
  • Components: impeller, diffuser, casing, seals, bearings.
  • Compressor performance curves: head, flow, surge line, choke line.
  • Surge and anti-surge control.
  • Selection, sizing, and troubleshooting of centrifugal compressors.
  1. Positive Displacement Compressors
  • Principles of operation: trapping and compressing a fixed volume of gas.
  • Types: reciprocating (piston), rotary (screw, lobe, vane).
  • Applications: high pressure ratio, varying flow rates.
  • Pulsation control and vibration analysis.
  • Maintenance and troubleshooting of positive displacement compressors.
  1. Gas Turbines
  • Principles of operation: converting fuel energy to mechanical power.
  • Components: compressor, combustor, turbine section.
  • Applications: power generation, compressor drivers.
  • Performance characteristics and efficiency.
  • Start-up, shutdown, and operational considerations.
  1. Steam Turbines
  • Principles of operation: converting steam energy to mechanical power.
  • Types: impulse, reaction, condensing, back-pressure.
  • Applications: power generation, pump/compressor drivers.
  • Steam system integration and efficiency.
  • Maintenance and troubleshooting of steam turbines.
  1. Bearings, Seals, and Lubrication Systems
  • Types of bearings: plain, rolling element, fluid film.
  • Importance of proper lubrication: types of lubricants, lubrication systems.
  • Types of seals: mechanical seals, labyrinth seals, dry gas seals.
  • Seal support systems (API Plans).
  • Troubleshooting bearing and seal failures.
  1. Rotating Equipment Maintenance and Reliability
  • Maintenance strategies: reactive, preventive, predictive (condition-based).
  • Vibration analysis and monitoring.
  • Oil analysis and ferrography.
  • Alignment and balancing techniques.
  • Root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures.
  • Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles.
  1. Industry Standards, Safety, and Future Trends
  • Relevant API (American Petroleum Institute) standards for rotating equipment.
  • Safety considerations for rotating machinery (e.g., guarding, overspeed protection).
  • Environmental aspects: emissions, noise.
  • Digitalization and AI in rotating equipment: predictive analytics, digital twins.
  • Remote monitoring and diagnostics.
  • Emerging technologies in rotating equipment.

CERTIFICATION

  • Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

  • Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

  • Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com

For More Details call: +254-114-087-180

 

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