Centrifugal Compressors: Introduction
e-Learning
About the eLearning Course
This course will teach you about energy and compression, compressor capacity, and compressor operations.
Target Audience
Operations personnel who require a fundamental understanding of knowledge to operate and maintain facilities. Also suitable for maintenance and technician personnel whether new to their roles or seasoned experts looking to enhance their skills.You Will Learn
Participants will learn how to:
- Describe the difference between potential and kinetic energy.
- Explain the basic operating principle of dynamic compressors.
- Summarize the function and component parts of a centrifugal compressor.
- Discuss the function and component parts of an axial compressor.
- Define and calculate compressor ratio and capacity.
- Describe how foot-pounds help to create a head of compression.
- Explain RPM and describe its impact on horsepower.
- Discuss the relationship between R, RPM, and BHP.
- Define the causes and effects of surging.
- Describe operating characteristics of a compressor and interpret compressor performance curves.
- Discuss the three control objectives for a compressor and the effects of external factors on performance.
- Identify the factors affecting compressor performance.
