Reciprocating Compressors

This course will teach you about positive displacement (PD) compressor performance, stages, and construction, lubricated compressors and labyrinth pistons; compression cycle and compression ratio, P-V diagrams, double-acting cylinders; capacity control; cylinder arrangement and components; lubrication and cylinder cooling systems; installing and maintaining reciprocating compressors; preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.

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 characteristics of reciprocating compressors.
• Describe the compression cycle identify parts of the cycle on P-V charts.
• Describe the different compressor stages.
• Describe the types of reciprocating compressors.
• Describe characteristics of double-acting cylinders.
• Describe characteristics of compressor capacity control components.
• Describe different reciprocating compressor arrangements.
• Describe the proper operation and construction of a valve.
• Identify the purpose of cylinder bores and liners.
• Describe the construction of pistons and piston rings.
• Identify the purpose and construction of rod packing.
• Describe the purpose, location, and function of rods, crossheads, and bearings.
• Describe characteristics of a reciprocating compressor's lubrication system.
• Describe characteristics of a cylinder's cooling system.
• Describe steps involved in the installation of a reciprocating compressor.
• Describe different preventive maintenance activities for reciprocating compressors.
• Describe different routine maintenance activities for reciprocating compressors.
• Describe techniques for troubleshooting reciprocating compressors.

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