Mechanical Power Transmission

Course overview

The course introduces the principles of a comprehensive overview of pumps and compressor systems. The focus is on equipment selection; type, unit, and station configuration; and integration of these units in the process scheme and control strategy in upstream and midstream oil and gas facilities.

Who should attend?

  • Technicians and Operators
  • Graduate Engineers
  • Mechanical and Process Engineers
  • Plant Engineers responsible for operations, maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Maintenance and Instrumentation Professionals
  • Technologists and Facility Operators
  • Supervisors, Team and Project Leaders

 

Course outlines

  • Types of pumps, compressors, and drivers, and their common applications and range of operations
  • Evaluation and selection of pumps and compressors, and their drivers for long-term efficient operations
  • Unit and station configuration including multiple trains in series and/or parallel operations
  • Pump type and Performance (Centrifugal and Positive Displacement)
  • Pump characteristics. Head, Capacity, Power, Efficiency and Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH)
  • Pump Curves and System Curves.
  • Positive Displacement Pumps, Reciprocating and Rotary
  • Dynamic Pumps Types, Centrifugal, Axial, Mixed, Multistage, etc.
  • Sealing Systems. Conventional Packing Glands and Mechanical Seals
  • Integration with upstream and downstream process equipment, local and remote control systems, and facilities utilities
  • Key auxiliary systems including monitoring equipment, heat exchangers, lube and seal systems, and fuel/power systems
  • Installation, operating, troubleshooting, and maintenance considerations
  • Piping Systems – Mechanical Design and Specification
  • Piping codes and standards (ANSI/ASME, API, ISO)
  • Pipe materials and manufacturing
  • Basic pipe stress analysis methods
  • Valves and actuators
  • Welding and non-destructive testing
  • Line sizing basics (single-phase and multiphase flow)
  • Pipe and valve material selection
  • Piping layout and design
  • Pipeline maintenance & cleaning technologies: pipeline reconditioning
  • Monitoring of pipeline vibrations and support integrity
  • Repair technologies: welding of composite sleeves and segment replacements
  • Maintenance of valves, fittings and accessories
  • Valve repair: hot tapping, temporary plugging (stopple)
  • Manifolds, headers, and flare/vent systems
  • Non-metallic piping systems
  • Operations and maintenance considerations of facilities and pipelines