Centrifugal Compressor Performance Analysis (Virtual Classroom)
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A practical introduction into performance analysis of centrifugal compressors, this course offers a thorough examination of the thermodynamic processes used to model the compression process along with a description of the design limitations of the various process parameters. Using case studies, the course demonstrates common errors in process data, compressor fouling, off-design operation, and potential re-rates. Participants enter actual process data into a compressor performance program and evaluate the results. Each participant will receive a hardbound textbook, Compressor Performance, Aerodynamics for the User, by M. Theodore Gresh, along with extensive course notes.
Special Requirements
Students will need to bring a laptop with MS Excel installed and a scientific calculator for the third day of class.
You Will Learn To
- Describe the different thermodynamic processes and parameters of head, efficiency, and power
- Explain the relationship between the compressor and system curves
- Explain the effect of inlet gas density on compressor performance
- Diagnose fouling and the effect of flow on thrust load
- Measure compressor performance in the field and how to interpret the results
Who Should Attend
Mechanical or chemical engineers with a minimum of 2-3 years of process plant experience
Ed Wilcox is a Machinery Technical Team Lead with the Energy Technology Company (ETC) of Chevron. Prior to this, he worked for Conoco and Lyondell Chemical as a machinery engineer. He has a BSME degree from the University of Missouri-Rolla and an MSME degree from Oklahoma State University. He is a Vibration Institute Category IV Vibration Specialist and a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Oklahoma. Mr. Wilcox has authored multiple papers in the areas of rotordynamics, vibration analysis, and performance testing at both the Texas A&M Turbomachinery and Pump Symposia, along with several magazine articles.
Day One
- Topic: Thermodynamic processes
- Understanding Head, Efficiency, and Power
- Compressor components
- Compressor configurations
- Compressor Aerodynamics Inlet density and volume ratio effects
- Surge and stonewall
Day Two
- Understanding volume ratio effects
- Fouling
- Performance Testing
- Pressure
- Temperature
- Inlet flow
- Mole weight
- Efficiency
- Head
- Losses
- Power
Day Three
- Example: Performance Analysis
- Case Study 1 – Re-rate options
- Case Study 2
- Case Study 3
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