The Pumps and Compressor workshop is a 4-day course focusing on the fundamentals of different types of pumps and compressors. You will have an opportunity to discuss Pump/Compressor construction, design applications, operations; maintenance issues and will be provided with the most up-to-date information and best practices in dealing with the subject. Towards the end of the workshop, you will have developed the skills and ability to recognize and solve pump/compressor problems in a structured and confident manner.

This training course will feature:

• Maintenance and trouble-shooting methods for trouble free plant operation
• Case study real life applications in petrochemical process plants, water circulation systems, A/C and heating systems
• Working principles on Pumps/ Compressors and insight on Predictive and Preventive maintenance
• Offer the opportunity to learn more about pumps, compressors, their operations, constructions, performance testing and control

• Explain and understand pumps & compressors terminology
• Identify the various types of pumps & compressors
• Understand pumps & compressors characteristics and interpret pump/compressor curves
• Understand Criteria for pumps & compressors Selection
• Confidently test and commission pump/compressor sets
• Explain how pumps & compressors are constructed
• Detail how to Install, Test and Commission pumps & compressors
• Explain how to start up a New pumps & compressors or one after Strip Down for Maintenance

Day 1: 

 Classifications, types of pumps & compressors

Centrifugal pumps

• Operating characteristics
• Priming, Cavitation
• NPSH, NPSH Margin
• Power Requirement for Pumping

Day 2

Pump Performance Curves

• Head – Capacity Curve (H-Q)
• Power – Capacity Curve (P-Q)
• Efficiency– Capacity curve (?-Q)
• Specific Speeds
• Operating point of Centrifugal pump

Compressor working principles, Types, Operational Aspects

• Classification, types of Compressors,
• Operational principles and construction features
• Compressor operation
• Performance Characteristics curves
• Minimum and Maximum Flow, Constraints
• Surge, Significance and Control
• Compressor selection and Specification, Criteria for drive rating selection
• Performance Testing
• Standards and Acceptance Criteria for Performance testing

Day 3

Operation and Trouble Shooting

• Start up, priming and shutdown
• Vibration levels and their measurements
• Bearing House Temperatures
• Accessories (Shaft seal, Bearing

Day 4

Troubleshooting (symptoms, causes, remedial measures)

• The functions of a bearing in rotating machines
• Bearing and shaft alignment
• How to correct for misalignment
• Tools for servicing

Day 5

Preventive and Predictive Maintenance

• Maintenance by Plan vs. Maintenance by default
• Equipment Reliability and Availability
• Building a Maintenance Management Plan

This training will be conducted using Case studies (25%), techniques (30%), Role play (35%) and Concepts (10%). Pre-test and Post-test will also be administered alongside lectures, case studies, self-questionnaires, group work, discussion and presentation.

• D.McKINSEY AND ASSOCIATES Ltd Certificate of Completion for individuals who attend and complete the Pumps & Compressors: Operation Troubleshooting And Maintenance.
• Candidates who desire International Certifications shall be registered through our platform for such an examination.

4 DAYS

D.Mckinsey is licensed to train and issue certificates by the following bodies;

–           Nigerian Council for Management Education, (CMD).

–           OGTAN (Oil and Gas Trainers Association of NIGERIA).

Kindly confirm space availability by calling +234 (0) 8023192104 or +234 (0) 9062386530 or send an email to info@dmckinseyandassociates.com, dmckinseytraining@gmail.com.   For In-House training programs / on request, please contact us using above contact details.

MAY 14-17

SEP 10-13